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Elementary Schools in Chula Vista, California

Above Average2024–25 data44 schools · avg 51.3/100

Chula Vista, California has 44 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 51.3/100 — 7.5 points above the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Eastlake High at 76/100, where 37.6% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Chula Vista schools average 24.5% exceeded standard (state: 21.6%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Chronic absenteeism averages 16.6% (near the state average of 18.1%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
51.3
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
57.6
18.3 – 75.9
Avg Exceeded %
24.5%
State avg: 21.6%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
16.6%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
44
With Scope Scores

How Chula Vista schools compare

Chula Vista's 44 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 51.3 — 7.5 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 18.3 to 75.9, a 57.6-point spread.

The top-ranked school is Eastlake High with a Scope Score of 76 and 37.6% of students exceeding standard.

High-ceiling schools: Chula Vista schools average 24.5% 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 Chula Vista averages 16.6%, which is near 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 Chula Vista

14 Strong All-Around10 Culture First20 Building Momentum

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

Schools in Chula Vista ranked by Scope Score

#SchoolExceededScore
1Eastlake High
Sweetwater Union High Strong All-Around
37.6%Strong
76/100
2Olympian High
Sweetwater Union High Strong All-Around
34.2%Strong
72/100
3Otay Ranch Senior High
Sweetwater Union High Strong All-Around
27.6%Solid
70/100
4Liberty Elementary
Chula Vista Elementary Strong All-Around
42.2%Solid
70/100
5Salt Creek Elementary
Chula Vista Elementary Strong All-Around
43.2%Solid
67/100
6Parkview Elementary
Chula Vista Elementary Strong All-Around
45.3%Solid
67/100
7McMillin (Corky) Elementary
Chula Vista Elementary Strong All-Around
41.0%Solid
67/100
8Bonita Vista Senior High
Sweetwater Union High Strong All-Around
21.2%Solid
64/100
9Wolf Canyon Elementary
Chula Vista Elementary Strong All-Around
40.5%Solid
62/100
10Camarena (Enrique S.) Elementary
Chula Vista Elementary Strong All-Around
38.9%Solid
61/100
11Chula Vista Hills Elementary
Chula Vista Elementary Strong All-Around
32.6%Solid
60/100
12Hilltop Senior High
Sweetwater Union High Building Momentum
14.1%Solid
60/100
13Fahari L. Jeffers Elementary
Chula Vista Elementary Strong All-Around
35.0%Solid
59/100
14Marshall (Thurgood) Elementary
Chula Vista Elementary Strong All-Around
31.4%Solid
59/100
15Castle Park Senior High
Sweetwater Union High Building Momentum
13.5%Solid
58/100
16Heritage Elementary
Chula Vista Elementary Strong All-Around
37.7%Solid
58/100
17Clear View
Chula Vista Elementary Culture First
34.4%Solid
58/100
18EastLake Elementary
Chula Vista Elementary Culture First
32.3%Solid
57/100
19Hedenkamp (Anne and William) Elementary
Chula Vista Elementary Culture First
32.1%Solid
57/100
20Muraoka (Saburo) Elementary
Chula Vista Elementary Culture First
30.4%Solid
56/100
21Chula Vista Senior High
Sweetwater Union High Building Momentum
10.2%Solid
56/100
22Veterans Elementary
Chula Vista Elementary Culture First
31.8%Solid
55/100
23Olympic View Elementary
Chula Vista Elementary Culture First
26.9%Solid
55/100
24Sonia Sotomayor Elementary
Chula Vista Elementary Culture First
31.6%Solid
53/100
25Casillas (Joseph) Elementary
Chula Vista Elementary Building Momentum
24.3%Solid
51/100
26Montgomery (John J.) Elementary
Chula Vista Elementary Culture First
15.3%Developing
48/100
27Palomar Elementary
Chula Vista Elementary Building Momentum
28.3%Developing
48/100
28Tiffany (Burton C.) Elementary
Chula Vista Elementary Culture First
23.1%Developing
46/100
29Hilltop Drive Elementary
Chula Vista Elementary Building Momentum
19.8%Developing
45/100
30Rice (Lilian J.) Elementary
Chula Vista Elementary Building Momentum
15.4%Developing
44/100

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 Chula Vista

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.

Mater Dei Catholic High School
Roman Catholic · Grades 9-12 · 1037 students
18:1Private
Calvary Christian Academy
Brethren · Grades Pre-K-12 · 385 students
12:1Private
Victory Christian Academy
Greek Orthodox · Grades Pre-K-12 · 331 students
15:1Private
St. Rose of Lima School
Roman Catholic · Grades Pre-K-8 · 318 students
25:1Private
St. Pius X School
Roman Catholic · Grades Pre-K-8 · 276 students
14:1Private

What Scope Scores can't tell you about Chula Vista

  • 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 Chula Vista good?
Chula Vista's 44 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 51.3/100, which is 7.5 points above the California state average of 43.8. 24.5% 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 Chula Vista?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Chula Vista is Eastlake High with a Scope Score of 76/100 and 37.6% 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 Chula Vista schools compare to the state average?
Chula Vista elementary schools average a Scope Score of 51.3 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (7.5 points above). The exceeded rate averages 24.5% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 16.6% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 18.3 to 75.9, a 57.6-point spread.
How many schools are in Chula Vista?
Chula Vista has 44 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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