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Elementary Schools in Encinitas, California

Above Average2024–25 data7 schools · avg 59.1/100

Encinitas, California has 7 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 59.1/100 — 15.3 points above the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is San Dieguito HS Academy at 73/100, where 35.9% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Encinitas schools average 32.1% exceeded standard (state: 21.6%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Chronic absenteeism averages 18.5% (near the state average of 18.1%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
59.1
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
28.4
44.6 – 73.0
Avg Exceeded %
32.1%
State avg: 21.6%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
18.5%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
7
With Scope Scores

How Encinitas schools compare

Encinitas's 7 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 59.1 — 15.3 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 44.6 to 73.0, a 28.4-point spread.

The top-ranked school is San Dieguito HS Academy with a Scope Score of 73 and 35.9% of students exceeding standard.

High-ceiling schools: Encinitas schools average 32.1% 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 Encinitas averages 18.5%, 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 Encinitas

4 Strong All-Around2 Culture First1 Building Momentum

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

Schools in Encinitas ranked by Scope Score

#SchoolExceededScore
1San Dieguito HS Academy
San Dieguito Union High Strong All-Around
35.9%Strong
73/100
2Capri Elementary
Encinitas Union Elementary Strong All-Around
38.3%Solid
63/100
3Flora Vista Elementary
Encinitas Union Elementary Strong All-Around
41.0%Solid
62/100
4Paul Ecke-Central Elementary
Encinitas Union Elementary Strong All-Around
33.9%Solid
61/100
5Park Dale Lane Elementary
Encinitas Union Elementary Culture First
32.5%Solid
55/100
6Ocean Knoll Elementary
Encinitas Union Elementary Culture First
30.8%Solid
55/100
7Sunset High (Continuation)
San Dieguito Union High Building Momentum
12.6%Developing
45/100

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 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.

The Rhoades School
Nonsectarian · Grades Pre-K-8 · 297 students
12:1Private
Encinitas Country Day School
Nonsectarian · Grades Pre-K-8 · 272 students
8:1Private
Grauer School the
Nonsectarian · Grades 7-12 · 168 students
7:1Private
Pacific Academy
Nonsectarian · Grades Pre-K-12 · 93 students
7:1Private
Montessori School of Encinitas
Nonsectarian · Grades Pre-K · 3 students
2:1Private

What Scope Scores can't tell you about Encinitas

  • 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 Encinitas good?
Encinitas's 7 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 59.1/100, which is 15.3 points above the California state average of 43.8. 32.1% 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 Encinitas?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Encinitas is San Dieguito HS Academy with a Scope Score of 73/100 and 35.9% 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 Encinitas schools compare to the state average?
Encinitas elementary schools average a Scope Score of 59.1 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (15.3 points above). The exceeded rate averages 32.1% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 18.5% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 44.6 to 73.0, a 28.4-point spread.
How many schools are in Encinitas?
Encinitas 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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