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Elementary Schools in Carmel, California

Above Average2024–25 data3 schools · avg 70.8/100

Carmel, California has 3 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 70.8/100 — 27.0 points above the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Carmel High at 81/100, where 45.7% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Carmel schools average 44.0% exceeded standard (state: 21.6%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Of 3 schools, 1 High Ceiling stand out for their performance profiles. Chronic absenteeism averages 14.1% (below the state average of 18.1%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
70.8
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
22.6
58.2 – 80.8
Avg Exceeded %
44.0%
State avg: 21.6%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
14.1%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
3
With Scope Scores

How Carmel schools compare

Carmel's 3 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 70.8 — 27.0 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 58.2 to 80.8, a 22.6-point spread.

The top-ranked school is Carmel High with a Scope Score of 81 and 45.7% of students exceeding standard.

High-ceiling schools: Carmel schools average 44.0% 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 Carmel averages 14.1%, 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 Carmel

2 Strong All-Around1 High Ceiling

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

Schools in Carmel ranked by Scope Score

#SchoolScoreCountyExceededMet+AbsentSusp.
1Carmel High
Carmel Unified Strong All-Around
81Monterey45.7%73.7%20.3%1.2%
2Carmel River Elementary
Carmel Unified High Ceiling
73Monterey54.9%79.7%11.7%1.7%
3Carmel Middle
Carmel Unified Strong All-Around
58Monterey31.2%65.5%10.5%3.3%

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 Carmel

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.

Stevenson School Carmel Campus
Nonsectarian · Grades Pre-K-8 · 247 students
8:1Private
All Saints' Episcopal Day School
Church of God · Grades Pre-K-8 · 204 students
6:1Private
St. Dunstan'S Episcopal School
Church of God · Grades Pre-K-TK · 3 students
2:1Private

What Scope Scores can't tell you about Carmel

  • 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 Carmel good?
Carmel's 3 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 70.8/100, which is 27.0 points above the California state average of 43.8. 44.0% 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 Carmel?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Carmel is Carmel High with a Scope Score of 81/100 and 45.7% 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 Carmel schools compare to the state average?
Carmel elementary schools average a Scope Score of 70.8 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (27.0 points above). The exceeded rate averages 44.0% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 14.1% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 58.2 to 80.8, a 22.6-point spread.
How many schools are in Carmel?
Carmel has 3 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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