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Elementary Schools in Anaheim, California: Anaheim schools average near the state. The 60.8-point spread is where the choice actually lives.

Near Average2024–25 data48 schools · avg 41.4/100

Anaheim, California has 48 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 41.4/100 — within 1.8 points of the state average of 43.2. The highest-scoring school is Anaheim Hills Elementary at 80/100, where 50.0% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Anaheim schools average 18.7% exceeded standard (state: 21.3%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Of 48 schools, 2 High Ceiling stand out for their performance profiles. Chronic absenteeism averages 18.0% (near the state average of 17.9%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
41.4
State avg: 43.2
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
60.8
19.2 – 80.0
Avg Exceeded %
18.7%
State avg: 21.3%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
18.0%
State avg: 17.9%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
48
With Scope Scores
LevelSchoolsAvg ScoreExceededvs State
Elementary48Developing
41.4/100
18.7%-1.8
High12Developing
45.1/100
13.7%+1.3

How Anaheim schools compare

Anaheim has 48 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 41.4/100 — within 1.8 points of the state average of 43.2 (CDE CAASPP 2025).

The top-ranked school is Anaheim Hills Elementary with a Scope Score of 80 and 50.0% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism in Anaheim averages 18.0% — near the state average of 17.9%.

How we score · Exceeded 40% · Met+Exceeded 22% · Growth 15% · Absenteeism 10% · Suspension 5% · ELPAC 5% · Baseline 3%

School archetypes in Anaheim

4 Strong All-Around3 Culture First2 High Ceiling1 Solid Base38 Building Momentum

Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more

For the data nerds

Every school in Anaheim

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

#SchoolExceededScore
1Anaheim Hills Elementary
Orange Unified Strong All-Around
50.0%Strong
80/100
2Crescent Elementary
Orange Unified High Ceiling
57.5%Strong
79/100
3Nohl Canyon Elementary
Orange Unified High Ceiling
53.0%Strong
76/100
4Woodsboro Elementary
Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified Strong All-Around
49.9%Strong
72/100
5Running Springs Academy
Orange Unified Strong All-Around
43.8%Solid
69/100
6Canyon High
Orange Unified Strong All-Around
35.8%Solid
68/100
7Vibrant Minds Charter
Anaheim Elementary Strong All-Around
32.9%Solid
63/100
8Esperanza High
Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified Strong All-Around
30.5%Solid
61/100
9Canyon Rim Elementary
Orange Unified Solid Base
33.9%Solid
58/100
10Cambridge Virtual Academy
Anaheim Union High Culture First
30.6%Solid
56/100
11Imperial Elementary
Orange Unified Culture First
28.7%Solid
53/100
12Danbrook Elementary
Centralia Elementary Building Momentum
22.2%Solid
50/100
13Juliette Low School of the Arts
Magnolia Elementary Building Momentum
22.9%Developing
48/100
14Hansen Elementary
Savanna Elementary Building Momentum
22.4%Developing
47/100
15Dr. Jonas E. Salk
Magnolia Elementary Building Momentum
20.6%Developing
47/100
16Walt Disney
Magnolia Elementary Building Momentum
25.3%Developing
47/100
17Savanna High
Anaheim Union High Building Momentum
11.4%Developing
46/100
18Cerritos Elementary
Savanna Elementary Culture First
23.9%Developing
46/100
19Dr. Albert Schweitzer Leadership Academy
Magnolia Elementary Building Momentum
28.1%Developing
46/100
20Lord Baden-Powell
Magnolia Elementary Building Momentum
20.8%Developing
46/100
21Jefferson (Thomas) Elementary
Anaheim Elementary Building Momentum
25.5%Developing
46/100
22Magnolia High
Anaheim Union High Building Momentum
15.0%Developing
46/100
23Western High
Anaheim Union High Building Momentum
9.5%Developing
45/100
24Loara High
Anaheim Union High Building Momentum
7.2%Developing
45/100
25Katella High
Anaheim Union High Building Momentum
7.6%Developing
44/100
26Dr. Peter Marshall
Magnolia Elementary Building Momentum
21.4%Developing
44/100
27Anaheim High
Anaheim Union High Building Momentum
8.2%Developing
43/100
28Twila Reid Elementary
Savanna Elementary Building Momentum
18.1%Developing
42/100
29Centralia Elementary
Centralia Elementary Building Momentum
12.8%Developing
41/100
30Epic California Academy
Orange County Department of Education Building Momentum
16.3%Developing
39/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 60 schoolsMethodology · Explore all schools

Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology

Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.

Private Schools in Anaheim

Private schools don't participate in California's standardized testing (CAASPP) and cannot be scored or ranked. Showing enrollment, student-teacher ratio, and affiliation where available.

Servite High School
Roman Catholic · Grades 9-12 · 797 students
16:1Private
St. Justin Martyr Elementary School
Roman Catholic · Grades Pre-K-8 · 230 students
21:1Private
Hephatha Lutheran School
Greek Orthodox · Grades Pre-K-8 · 187 students
14:1Private
Minaret Academy
Disciples of Christ · Grades Pre-K-8 · 177 students
6:1Private
Zion Lutheran School
Greek Orthodox · Grades Pre-K-8 · 175 students
23:1Private
What Scope Scores can't tell you about Anaheim

Numbers tell you whether students are clearing the bar. A school visit tells you whether they're happy doing it. These metrics are intentionally missing from the Scope Score: class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality; arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs; teacher experience and turnover; campus safety and social-emotional support; parent and community engagement; quality of special education and gifted programs; how school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in Anaheim good?
Anaheim's 48 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 41.4/100, which is within 1.8 points of the state average. 18.7% of students exceed the state standard on average (state average: 21.3%). The Scope Score weights seven dimensions: exceeded standard (40%), met standard (22%), grade-level growth (15%), chronic absenteeism (10%), ELPAC proficiency (5%), suspension rate (5%), and baseline proficiency (3%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best elementary school in Anaheim?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Anaheim is Anaheim Hills Elementary with a Scope Score of 80/100 and 50.0% of students exceeding the state standard. Rankings are based on SchoolScope's 2025 Scope Score, which measures academic performance and school climate using publicly available California data. See full methodology.
How do Anaheim schools compare to the state average?
Anaheim elementary schools average a Scope Score of 41.4/100 — within 1.8 points of the state average of 43.2. The exceeded rate averages 18.7% vs. 21.3% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 18.0% vs. 17.9% statewide.
How many schools are in Anaheim?
Anaheim has 48 ranked elementary schools with Scope Scores. Schools are ranked using a weighted composite of CAASPP test performance, growth trajectory, chronic absenteeism, and suspension rate. Schools with insufficient testing data are not ranked.
What does the Scope Score measure?
The Scope Score is SchoolScope's proprietary composite rating (0–100) based on seven dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade 3–5 growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, ELPAC English Learner proficiency, and baseline proficiency. Unlike single-number ratings, the Scope Score separates students who "exceeded" from those who "met" the standard — revealing whether a school pushes students beyond proficiency or paces toward it. Full methodology and weights.

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