| Index | Rancho Santa Margarita | California | National |
| Average Test Scores | 67% | 43% | 48% |
| Student/Teacher ratio | 24:1 | 20:1 | 16:1 |
| Total public schools | 7 | 8,308 | 79,221 |
| Total private schools | 7 | 3,438 | 24,874 |
| Total post-secondary schools | n/a | 1,085 | 7,963 |
| Index | Rancho Santa Margarita | California | National |
| Completed 8th grade | 94.5% | 81.1% | 84.3% |
| Completed high school | 94.4% | 79.8% | 83.0% |
| Completed some college | 81.3% | 61.5% | 59.4% |
| Completed associate degree | 60.2% | 39.8% | 38.5% |
| Completed bachelors | 49.1% | 32.0% | 30.3% |
| Completed masters | 15.9% | 11.9% | 11.5% |
| Completed professional degree | 4.6% | 3.9% | 3.3% |
| Completed doctorate | 1.2% | 1.6% | 1.3% |
There are a total of 7 public schools, 7 private schools and n/a post-secondary schools in Rancho Santa Margarita. Using the proficiency score averages, the average test scores for Rancho Santa Margarita, CA schools is 67%. The average student to teacher ratio is 24:1. In Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, an average of 94.5% of students have completed 8th grade and an average of 94.4% have completed high school.
| City | Population | Avg. Test Scores | National Avg. |
| Laguna Beach, CA | 22,991 | 80% | 67.2% |
| Coto de Caza, CA | 15,509 | 79% | 64.6% |
| Ladera Ranch, CA | 24,996 | 78% | 61.7% |
| Las Flores, CA | 5,089 | 73% | 51.6% |
| Irvine, CA | 272,694 | 73% | 51.5% |
| Rancho Santa Margarita, CA | 48,280 | 67% | 39.6% |
| City | Population | Avg. Test Scores | National Avg. |
| Beaumont, CA | 48,272 | 40% | 16.3% |
| La Mirada, CA | 48,260 | 52% | 7.5% |
| Bozeman, MT | 48,330 | 65% | 35.6% |
| Cedar Hill, TX | 48,337 | 44% | 9.1% |
| Ceres, CA | 48,355 | 30% | 36.7% |
| Rancho Santa Margarita, CA | 48,280 | 67% | 39.6% |
Here are the best places to live in California
Safest States In The US
Safest Cities In The US
Most Dangerous Cities In The US