Esencia
PublicElementaryGrades K–5
5 Aprender St., Rancho Mission Viejo, CA 92694 · (949) 234-9200 · Part of Capistrano Unified School District
Rancho Mission Viejo’s School Grade A better than 88% of California school districts
Students
996
Students per teacher
27:1
Free or reduced lunch
18%
Setting
Suburb
Grades
K–5
What stands out about Esencia
- Larger classes: 27 students per teacher
- Enrollment up 38.5% since 2020–21
- No state test results published for this school
- Next stop for Rancho Mission Viejo kids: Esencia Middle
On the path
Where Rancho Mission Viejo kids come from and go next. The whole path →
K–5EsenciaYou are here
6–8Esencia Middle349 students
Location
Directions ↗5 Aprender St., Rancho Mission Viejo
Students
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten236
Grade 1150
Grade 2159
Grade 3150
Grade 4149
Grade 5152
Enrollment over time
719’20
793’21
873’22
904’23
996’24
Up 38.5% since 2020–21.
Who goes here
White 56%Two or more races 16%Hispanic 14%Asian 13%Black <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
Parents talk
Questions and answers about Esencia from Rancho Mission Viejo families.
Other schools in Capistrano Unified School District
School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024–2025 school year. Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors.