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Rancho Santa Margarita

Current Population
47,517

Rancho Santa Margarita

Nestled against the foothills of the Santa Ana Mountains, Rancho Santa Margarita is one of Orange County’s best-kept secrets — a serene, family-friendly city surrounded by nature. Centered around its iconic lake and community parks, this area offers a peaceful suburban atmosphere with excellent schools and easy access to outdoor recreation. From scenic hiking trails to community festivals, life here feels relaxed and neighborly. Housing options range from cozy condos to spacious family estates, all designed with the active Southern California lifestyle in mind. With its strong sense of safety, community pride, and natural charm, Rancho Santa Margarita is a place where families truly thrive.

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Tijeras Creek Elementary School 949-234-5300 Public KG-5
Arroyo Vista Middle School 949-234-5951 Public 6-8
Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate School 949-459-8253 Public 7-8
Ocean View Nps 949-855-0408 Private 6-12
Tijeras Creek Elementary School 949-234-5300 Public KG-5
Trabuco Mesa Elementary School 949-858-3339 Public KG-6
Cielo Vista Elementary School 949-589-7456 Public KG-6
Melinda Heights Elementary School 949-888-7311 Public KG-6
Robinson Elementary School 949-589-2446 Public KG-6
Arroyo Vista Elementary School 949-234-5951 Public KG-5
Limai Montessori Academy 949-589-6440 Private PK-KG
St Johns Episcopal School 949-858-5144 Private PK-8
Rancho Viejo Montessori School 949-459-0199 Private PK-8
Serra Catholic School 949-888-1990 Private PK-8
Dba Mission Hills Christian School 949-589-4504 Private PK-8
Arroyo Vista Middle School 949-234-5951 Public 6-8
Tijeras Creek Elementary School 949-234-5300 Public KG-5
Trabuco Mesa Elementary School 949-858-3339 Public KG-6
Cielo Vista Elementary School 949-589-7456 Public KG-6
Melinda Heights Elementary School 949-888-7311 Public KG-6
Robinson Elementary School 949-589-2446 Public KG-6
Arroyo Vista Elementary School 949-234-5951 Public KG-5
Dba Mission Hills Christian School 949-589-4504 Private PK-8
Rancho Viejo Montessori School 949-459-0199 Private PK-8
Serra Catholic School 949-888-1990 Private PK-8
St Johns Episcopal School 949-858-5144 Private PK-8
Ocean View Nps 949-855-0408 Private 6-12
Arroyo Vista Middle School 949-234-5951 Public 6-8
Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate School 949-459-8253 Public 7-8
Dba Mission Hills Christian School 949-589-4504 Private PK-8
Rancho Viejo Montessori School 949-459-0199 Private PK-8
Serra Catholic School 949-888-1990 Private PK-8
Ocean View Nps 949-855-0408 Private 6-12
St Johns Episcopal School 949-858-5144 Private PK-8
Ocean View Nps 949-855-0408 Private 6-12

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