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Elementary Schools in Calabasas, California

Above Average2024–25 data7 schools · avg 65.1/100

Calabasas, California has 7 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 65.1/100 — 21.3 points above the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Lupin Hill Elementary at 73/100, where 46.8% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Calabasas schools average 36.5% exceeded standard (state: 21.6%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Chronic absenteeism averages 9.6% (below the state average of 18.1%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
65.1
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
14.3
59.1 – 73.4
Avg Exceeded %
36.5%
State avg: 21.6%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
9.6%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
7
With Scope Scores

How Calabasas schools compare

Calabasas's 7 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 65.1 — 21.3 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 59.1 to 73.4, a 14.3-point spread.

The top-ranked school is Lupin Hill Elementary with a Scope Score of 73 and 46.8% of students exceeding standard.

High-ceiling schools: Calabasas schools average 36.5% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.6%. These schools aren't just getting students to proficiency, they're pushing them further.

Chronic absenteeism in Calabasas averages 9.6%, which is above 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%)

School archetypes in Calabasas

6 Strong All-Around1 Building Momentum

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

Schools in Calabasas ranked by Scope Score

#SchoolScoreCountyExceededMet+AbsentSusp.
1Lupin Hill Elementary
Las Virgenes Unified Strong All-Around
73Los Angeles46.8%74.3%12.8%0.3%
2Arthur E. Wright Middle
Las Virgenes Unified Building Momentum
70Los Angeles44.1%74.1%11.4%4.1%
3Calabasas High
Las Virgenes Unified Strong All-Around
67Los Angeles25.4%54.2%14.7%1.0%
4Chaparral Elementary
Las Virgenes Unified Strong All-Around
64Los Angeles37.4%69.2%8.5%0.3%
5Bay Laurel Elementary
Las Virgenes Unified Strong All-Around
62Los Angeles31.5%62.9%4.6%0.1%
6Round Meadow Elementary
Las Virgenes Unified Strong All-Around
60Los Angeles41.8%69.2%5.7%0.1%
7Alice C. Stelle Middle
Las Virgenes Unified Strong All-Around
59Los Angeles28.4%59.5%9.3%2.8%

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 Calabasas

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.

Viewpoint School
Nonsectarian · Grades Pre-K-12 · 1118 students
7:1Private
Mesivta of Greater Los Angeles
Episcopal · Grades 9-12 · 58 students
7:1Private
Qualia the School for Deeper Learning
Nonsectarian · Grades 6-12 · 39 students
4:1Private
Montessori of Calabasas
Nonsectarian · Grades Pre-K · 15 students
8:1Private

What Scope Scores can't tell you about Calabasas

  • 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 Calabasas good?
Calabasas's 7 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 65.1/100, which is 21.3 points above the California state average of 43.8. 36.5% 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 Calabasas?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Calabasas is Lupin Hill Elementary with a Scope Score of 73/100 and 46.8% 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 Calabasas schools compare to the state average?
Calabasas elementary schools average a Scope Score of 65.1 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (21.3 points above). The exceeded rate averages 36.5% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 9.6% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 59.1 to 73.4, a 14.3-point spread.
How many schools are in Calabasas?
Calabasas has 7 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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