Elementary Schools in Encinitas, California: Encinitas students aren't just reaching proficiency — many go beyond it.
Encinitas, California has 7 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 51.9/100 — 13.1 points above the state average of 38.9. The highest-scoring school is Capri Elementary at 59/100, where 38.3% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Encinitas schools average 32.9% exceeded standard (state: 21.4%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction shows how many students go beyond the standard rather than only meeting it. Chronic absenteeism averages 8.6% (below the state average of 17.9%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
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The overview describes elementary schools. The lists below separate elementary, middle and high schools, so each school’s standing stays within its own comparison group. Open a profile to see the underlying results, student support and questions to ask on a visit.
Every school in Encinitas
ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP · levels never mixed
Elementary Schools (7)
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Capri Elementary Encinitas Union Elementary | 38.3% | 87th percentile · StrongScope Score 59/100 |
| 2 | Paul Ecke-Central Elementary Encinitas Union Elementary | 33.9% | 83rd percentile · StrongScope Score 55/100 |
| 3 | Flora Vista Elementary Encinitas Union Elementary | 41.0% | 83rd percentile · StrongScope Score 55/100 |
| 4 | JCS - Mountain Oaks Julian Union Elementary | 33.5% | 79th percentile · StrongScope Score 53/100 |
| 5 | Park Dale Lane Elementary Encinitas Union Elementary | 32.5% | 77th percentile · StrongScope Score 50/100 |
| 6 | Ocean Knoll Elementary Encinitas Union Elementary | 30.8% | 76th percentile · StrongScope Score 49/100 |
| 7 | JCS - Cedar Cove Julian Union Elementary | 20.3% | 63rd percentile · SolidScope Score 42/100 |
High Schools (2)
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Dieguito HS Academy San Dieguito Union High | 35.9% | 90th percentile · StrongScope Score 73/100 |
| 2 | Sunset High (Continuation) San Dieguito Union High continuation high school | 12.6% | 98th percentile · StrongWithin its own school classScope Score 43/100 |
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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.
Elementary school archetypes in Encinitas
Hidden gems: 1 school in Encinitas is classified as On the Rise — showing positive growth trajectories that raw proficiency scores alone don't capture. These are schools where students leave with more than they arrived with.
Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more
Private Schools in Encinitas
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.
Numbers tell you whether students are clearing the bar. A school visit tells you whether they're happy doing it. These metrics are intentionally missing from the Scope Score: class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality; arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs; teacher experience and turnover; campus safety and social-emotional support; parent and community engagement; quality of special education and gifted programs; how school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access. Full methodology