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Elementary Schools in Claremont, California

Above Average2024–25 data9 schools · avg 53.3/100

Claremont, California has 9 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 53.3/100 — 9.6 points above the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Sycamore Elementary at 76/100, where 52.1% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Claremont schools average 27.8% exceeded standard (state: 21.6%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Of 9 schools, 1 High Ceiling stand out for their performance profiles. Chronic absenteeism averages 15.8% (below the state average of 18.1%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
53.3
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
45.8
30.7 – 76.5
Avg Exceeded %
27.8%
State avg: 21.6%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
15.8%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
9
With Scope Scores

How Claremont schools compare

Claremont's 9 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 53.3 — 9.6 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 30.7 to 76.5, a 45.8-point spread.

The top-ranked school is Sycamore Elementary with a Scope Score of 76 and 52.1% of students exceeding standard.

High-ceiling schools: Claremont schools average 27.8% 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 Claremont averages 15.8%, 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 Claremont

2 Strong All-Around2 Culture First1 High Ceiling4 Building Momentum

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

Schools in Claremont ranked by Scope Score

#SchoolScore
1Sycamore Elementary
Claremont Unified High Ceiling
Strong
76/100
2Claremont High
Claremont Unified Strong All-Around
Strong
74/100
3Chaparral Elementary
Claremont Unified Strong All-Around
Solid
65/100
4Condit Elementary
Claremont Unified Culture First
Solid
57/100
5Mountain View Elementary
Claremont Unified Culture First
Developing
47/100
6Oakmont Elementary
Claremont Unified Building Momentum
Developing
45/100
7Sumner Elementary
Claremont Unified Building Momentum
Developing
44/100
8Vista del Valle Elementary
Claremont Unified Building Momentum
Developing
41/100
9San Antonio High (Continuation)
Claremont Unified Building Momentum
Developing
31/100

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 Claremont

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.

Western Christian School
Brethren · Grades Pre-K-8 · 560 students
24:1Private
The Webb Schools
Nonsectarian · Grades 9-12 · 401 students
8:1Private
Foothill Country Day School
Nonsectarian · Grades Pre-K-8 · 352 students
10:1Private
Our Lady of the Assumption School
Roman Catholic · Grades Pre-K-8 · 351 students
19:1Private
Kiddie Academy
Nonsectarian · Grades Pre-K-K · 60 students
3:1Private

What Scope Scores can't tell you about Claremont

  • 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 Claremont good?
Claremont's 9 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 53.3/100, which is 9.6 points above the California state average of 43.8. 27.8% 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 Claremont?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Claremont is Sycamore Elementary with a Scope Score of 76/100 and 52.1% 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 Claremont schools compare to the state average?
Claremont elementary schools average a Scope Score of 53.3 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (9.6 points above). The exceeded rate averages 27.8% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 15.8% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 30.7 to 76.5, a 45.8-point spread.
How many schools are in Claremont?
Claremont has 9 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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