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About the City
Where schools, shopping centers and residential neighborhoods now stand, Native Americans once lived. On July 23, 1769, they were visited by a Spanish expedition under Captain Gaspar de Portola, who camped near the site of Tijeras Creek Golf Course in Rancho Santa Margarita.
In November 1999, area voters opted to incorporate the Rancho Santa Margarita Planned Community and the neighboring Robinson Ranch, Dove Canyon, Rancho Cielo, Trabuco Highlands and Walden Communities. The newly formed City of Rancho Santa Margarita incorporated on January 1, 2000, and became the 33rd city in the County of Orange.
The City is a general law city and operates under the council-manager form of government. Rancho Santa Margarita is a contract city. Police services are provided through contract with the Orange County Sheriff. Fire Protection services are provided through the Orange County Fire Authority.
Content derived from various sources including Wikipedia, and City/Village of Rancho Santa Margarita.
Schools
Public Schools in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
8 Public Schools found in the area.
| School | Type | Grade Level | Enrollment | Students per Teacher |
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| Arroyo Vista Middle School Phone: (949) 234-5951 23371 Arroyo Vista, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 |
Public | 6-8 | 421 | 27 |
| Arroyo Vista Elementary School Phone: (949) 234-5951 23371 Arroyo Vista, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 |
Public | K-5 | 622 | 28 |
| Las Flores Elementary School Phone: (949) 589-6935 25862 Antonio Parkway, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 |
Public | K-5 | 598 | 25 |
| Tijeras Creek Elementary School Phone: (949) 234-5300 23072 Avenida Empresa, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 |
Public | K-5 | 587 | 28 |
| Trabuco Mesa Elementary School Phone: (949) 858-3339 21301 Avenida de Los Flores, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 |
Public | K-6 | 668 | 22 |
| Cielo Vista Elementary School Phone: (949) 589-7456 21811 Avenida de Los Fundadore, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 |
Public | K-6 | 921 | 25 |
| Rancho Santa Margarita Intermediate School Phone: (949) 459-8253 21931 Alma Aldea, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 |
Public | 7-8 | 1582 | 25 |
| Melinda Heights Elementary School Phone: (949) 888-7311 21001 Rancho Trabuco, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 |
Public | K-6 | 1282 | 26 |
Private Schools in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
7 Private Schools found in the area.
| School | Type | Grade Level | Enrollment | Students per Teacher |
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| Santa Margarita Catholic High School Phone: (949) 766-0000 22062 Antonio Pkwy, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 |
Private | 9-12 | 1698 | 18 |
| Rancho Viejo Montessori School Phone: (949) 459-0199 29782 Avenida de Las Bandera, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 www.ranchoviejoschool.com |
Private, Montessori | PK, K-6 | 142 | 9 |
| Morasha Jewish Day School Phone: (949) 459-6330 30482 Avenida de Las Banderas, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 |
Private | PK, K-6 | 68 | 7 |
| St John's Episcopal School Phone: (949) 858-5144 30382 Via Con Dios, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 |
Private | PK, K-8 | 763 | 16 |
| Mission Hills Christian School Phone: (949) 589-4504 29582 Aventura, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 |
Private | K-8 | 451 | 17 |
| Montessori of Rancho Santa Margarita Elementary School Phone: (949) 589-6440 30075 Comercio, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 |
Private, Montessori | PK, K-1 | 97 | 16 |
| Serra Catholic School Phone: (949) 888-1990 23652 Antonio Pkwy, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 |
Private | K-8 | 993 | 17 |
Montessori Schools in Rancho Santa Margarita, CA
2 Montessori Schools found in the area.
| School | Type | Grade Level | Enrollment | Students per Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rancho Viejo Montessori School Phone: (949) 459-0199 29782 Avenida de Las Bandera, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 www.ranchoviejoschool.com |
Private, Montessori | PK, K-6 | 142 | 9 |
| Montessori of Rancho Santa Margarita Elementary School Phone: (949) 589-6440 30075 Comercio, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 |
Private, Montessori | PK, K-1 | 97 | 16 |
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Arigato Sushi Japanese Restaurant Phone: (949) 888-1828 31441 Santa Margarita Pkwy, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 |
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SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union Phone: (800) 462-8328 30092 Santa Margarita Pkwy., Santa Margarita, CA 92688 |
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Town Center Car Wash - Automobile Hand Wash Phone: (949) 459-9111 30832 Santa Margarita Parkway, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 |
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Tijeras Creek Golf Club Restaurant Phone: (949) 589-9793 29082 Tijeras Crk, Rancho Santa Margari, CA 92688 |
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