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Elementary Schools in Encino, California

Above Average2024–25 data5 schools · avg 64.1/100

Encino, California has 5 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 64.1/100 — 20.3 points above the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Academy for Enriched Sciences at 79/100, where 58.0% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Encino schools average 42.9% exceeded standard (state: 21.6%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Of 5 schools, 2 High Ceiling stand out for their performance profiles. Chronic absenteeism averages 12.6% (below the state average of 18.1%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
64.1
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
37.4
41.7 – 79.1
Avg Exceeded %
42.9%
State avg: 21.6%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
12.6%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
5
With Scope Scores

How Encino schools compare

Encino's 5 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 64.1 — 20.3 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 41.7 to 79.1, a 37.4-point spread.

The top-ranked school is Academy for Enriched Sciences with a Scope Score of 79 and 58.0% of students exceeding standard.

High-ceiling schools: Encino schools average 42.9% 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 Encino averages 12.6%, 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 Encino

2 High Ceiling2 Strong All-Around1 Building Momentum

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

Schools in Encino ranked by Scope Score

#SchoolScoreCountyExceededMet+AbsentSusp.
1Academy for Enriched Sciences
Los Angeles Unified High Ceiling
79Los Angeles58.0%80.0%7.9%0.4%
2Lanai Road Elementary
Los Angeles Unified High Ceiling
73Los Angeles53.8%82.3%11.5%0.3%
3Hesby Oaks Leadership Charter
Los Angeles Unified Strong All-Around
66Los Angeles41.6%71.3%11.8%0.1%
4Encino Charter Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Strong All-Around
61Los Angeles42.0%68.1%13.7%0.9%
5Emelita Street Elementary
Los Angeles Unified Building Momentum
42Los Angeles19.0%39.2%18.1%0.2%

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 Encino

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.

Crespi Carmelite High School
Roman Catholic · Grades 9-12 · 458 students
14:1Private
Holy Martyrs Ferrahian High School
Presbyterian · Grades 6-12 · 426 students
12:1Private
Our Lady of Grace School
Roman Catholic · Grades Pre-K-8 · 302 students
14:1Private
Westmark School
Nonsectarian · Grades 2-12 · 240 students
5:1Private
Valley Beth Shalom Day School
Episcopal · Grades Pre-K-6 · 239 students
8:1Private

What Scope Scores can't tell you about Encino

  • 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 Encino good?
Encino's 5 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 64.1/100, which is 20.3 points above the California state average of 43.8. 42.9% 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 Encino?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Encino is Academy for Enriched Sciences with a Scope Score of 79/100 and 58.0% 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 Encino schools compare to the state average?
Encino elementary schools average a Scope Score of 64.1 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (20.3 points above). The exceeded rate averages 42.9% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 12.6% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 41.7 to 79.1, a 37.4-point spread.
How many schools are in Encino?
Encino has 5 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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