Esencia School at Rancho Mission Viejo is part of the award-winning Capistrano Unified School District, accepting students from Kindergarten through 8th grade. As for older Ranch kids Tesoro High School is close by.
Great Schools!
Home to Top Rated Schools
Our residents have access to some of California's top rated schools. For kids in K-8, Esencia School leads the way, while our high school students attend the highly regarded Tesoro High School. Check Out the “Great! Schools” Rankings Here: https://www.greatschools.org/
CURRICULUM
Full S.T.E.A.M. ahead
The proven Science, Technology, Engineering and Math school curriculum is made even stronger at Esencia School with the addition of the Arts. This gives students a well-rounded education that's not only future-proof, but supports a wide range of talents and interests, setting each child on their own unique path to a successful and rewarding life.
Innovation Center
Where Innovation
Meets Inspiration
Meets Inspiration
Instead of a traditional library, the heart of Esencia School is the cutting-edge Innovation Center, for hands-on learning and collaboration. Equipped with a robotics lab, makerspace, wireless technology and flexible seating, this unique space is designed for a progressive and inspiring education, no matter the subject or age.
Innovation Center
Where Innovation
Meets Inspiration
Meets Inspiration
Instead of a traditional library, the heart of Esencia School is the cutting-edge Innovation Center, for hands-on learning and collaboration. Equipped with a robotics lab, makerspace, wireless technology and flexible seating, this unique space is designed for a progressive and inspiring education, no matter the subject or age.
The Pavilion
After-school
awesomeness
awesomeness
Because Esencia School sits across from The Pavilion, an extensive recreational hub on The Ranch, students are in for some amazing after-school experiences—complete with a fully-equipped gymnasium, basketball courts and stadium seating for an audience of 300. Adjacent to The Pavilion, athletic fields offer space for softball and soccer games, while multi-use outdoor areas are perfect for socializing.
Meet the Staff
The friendly faces of our Esencia School team
"Our collaborative teachers and caring staff, work within a professional learning community to create inquiry based instruction in a safe environment, which in turn, instills a passion for problem solving, compassion and lifelong learning in our students."
Greg Hauser
School Principal
"We're a S.T.E.A.M. school at Esencia because that's really the 21st century way of learning."
Mrs. Manisha Fish
Kindergarten Teacher
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