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Elementary Schools in Aptos, California

Near Average2024–25 data5 schools · avg 47.2/100

Aptos, California has 5 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 47.2/100 — 3.5 points above the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Aptos High at 58/100, where 15.8% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Aptos schools average 18.4% exceeded standard (state: 21.6%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Chronic absenteeism averages 23.7% (above the state average of 18.1%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
47.2
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
24.8
33.5 – 58.3
Avg Exceeded %
18.4%
State avg: 21.6%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
23.7%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
5
With Scope Scores

How Aptos schools compare

Aptos's 5 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 47.2 — 3.5 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 33.5 to 58.3, a 24.8-point spread.

The top-ranked school is Aptos High with a Scope Score of 58 and 15.8% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism in Aptos averages 23.7%, which is below the state average of 18.1%.

How we score · Scope Score weights exceeded (40%), met (22%), growth (15%), absenteeism (10%), suspension (5%), ELPAC (5%), baseline (3%)

Schools in Aptos ranked by Scope Score

#SchoolExceededScore
1Aptos High
Pajaro Valley Unified Building Momentum
15.8%Solid
58/100
2Valencia Elementary
Pajaro Valley Unified Building Momentum
32.6%Solid
54/100
3Rio del Mar Elementary
Pajaro Valley Unified Building Momentum
26.3%Solid
53/100
4Delta Charter
Santa Cruz City High Building Momentum
6.1%Developing
37/100
5Mar Vista Elementary
Pajaro Valley Unified Building Momentum
11.1%Developing
34/100

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 Aptos

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.

Twin Lakes Christian School
Brethren · Grades Pre-K-8 · 398 students
17:1Private
Orchard School
Nonsectarian · Grades Pre-K-6 · 45 students
7:1Private

What Scope Scores can't tell you about Aptos

  • Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
  • Quality of arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs
  • Teacher experience, turnover, and professional development
  • Campus safety, bullying climate, and social-emotional support
  • Parent and community engagement levels
  • Quality of special education and gifted programs
  • How school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access

Scope Scores measure academic performance and school climate using public data. They are one lens among many. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in Aptos good?
Aptos's 5 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 47.2/100, which is 3.5 points above the California state average of 43.8. 18.4% of students exceed the state standard on average (state average: 21.6%). The Scope Score weights six dimensions: exceeded standard (40%), met standard (22%), grade-level growth (15%), chronic absenteeism (10%), suspension rate (5%), and ELPAC proficiency (5%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best elementary school in Aptos?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Aptos is Aptos High with a Scope Score of 58/100 and 15.8% 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 Aptos schools compare to the state average?
Aptos elementary schools average a Scope Score of 47.2 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (3.5 points above). The exceeded rate averages 18.4% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 23.7% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 33.5 to 58.3, a 24.8-point spread.
How many schools are in Aptos?
Aptos has 5 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 six dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade 3–5 growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, and ELPAC English Learner 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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