Richard Henry Dana Elementary School
Grades: K-5
Students: 461
Type: Public
GreatSchools Rating
Student-Teacher
Ratio: 26:1
Student-Counselor
Ratio: 460:1
Certified Teachers: 100%
24242 La Cresta Drive
Dana Point, CA 92629
Dana Point, CA 92629
(949) 496-5784
Additional GreatSchools Ratings
8/10
4/10
NA
Academic ProgressNA
College Readiness6/10
Community Reviews
We couldn't be more proud and excited that our student attends RH Dana. The principal is an amazing, welcoming leader that is reflected in the caring, dedicated staff. I can't think of one teacher we don't like. Not only is our student excelling in English, math, and other usual studies, but they ar
Posted by a parent on 1/12/2025RH Dana is a really special school, and the old reviews and descriptions of the school are not representative of the school today. Principal Nelson and Vice Principal Smith (new the 2023-2024 school year) are very involved with the students and know them by name. My son sees them and speaks to them
Posted by a parent on 9/2/2023No Rating
The data on this site is very old. RH Dana Elementary School is 50% Hispanic and 50% white or other. It has a 60% poverty percentage. The Dual Immersion program moves into fourth grade in the 2023-24 school year. We have a wait list every year for Kindergarten and our test scores are only going up.
Posted by a principal on 3/1/2023This is our first year at R.H Dana and the experience couldn’t be better. The principal is very involved with everything that happens at school( new students, school recess, lunch time…) She is always caring about the kids and families. The teachers are very nice. All of them with an enthusiastic sp
Posted by a parent on 3/25/2022Since Kristin Nelson became the principal, this school has made a 180 degree turn to the right direction! We absolutely love the school and staff, because she’s such a great principal she has attracted all the best teachers. The school is small and intimate, we love that! Highly recommended!
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Dana Point schools - Richard Henry Dana Elementary School is located at 24242 La Cresta Drive, Dana Point CA 92629. Richard Henry Dana Elementary School is in the Capistrano Unified School District. Richard Henry Dana Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K-5.
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