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Elementary Schools in Escondido, California

Near Average2024–25 data28 schools · avg 39.1/100

Escondido, California has 28 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 39.1/100 — 4.6 points below the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Del Lago Academy - Campus of Applied Science at 71/100, where 24.6% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Escondido schools average 14.5% exceeded standard (state: 21.6%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Chronic absenteeism averages 24.0% (above the state average of 18.1%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
39.1
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
48.9
21.7 – 70.6
Avg Exceeded %
14.5%
State avg: 21.6%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
24.0%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
28
With Scope Scores

How Escondido schools compare

Escondido's 28 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 39.1 — 4.6 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 21.7 to 70.6, a 48.9-point spread.

The top-ranked school is Del Lago Academy - Campus of Applied Science with a Scope Score of 71 and 24.6% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism in Escondido averages 24.0%, which is below 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 Escondido

2 Strong All-Around2 Culture First24 Building Momentum

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

Schools in Escondido ranked by Scope Score

#SchoolExceededScore
1Del Lago Academy - Campus of Applied Science
Escondido Union High Strong All-Around
24.6%Strong
71/100
2San Pasqual High
Escondido Union High Building Momentum
18.9%Solid
61/100
3Bernardo Elementary
Escondido Union Strong All-Around
37.0%Solid
59/100
4San Pasqual Union Elementary
San Pasqual Union Elementary Culture First
31.9%Solid
56/100
5Reidy Creek Elementary
Escondido Union Culture First
29.5%Solid
56/100
6L. R. Green Elementary
Escondido Union Building Momentum
32.3%Solid
54/100
7Escondido High
Escondido Union High Building Momentum
17.8%Solid
53/100
8Orange Glen High
Escondido Union High Building Momentum
13.9%Developing
50/100
9Bear Valley Middle
Escondido Union Building Momentum
17.3%Developing
40/100
10Conway Elementary
Escondido Union Building Momentum
16.7%Developing
40/100
11North Broadway Elementary
Escondido Union Building Momentum
15.9%Developing
39/100
12Rose Elementary
Escondido Union Building Momentum
12.9%Developing
35/100
13Glen View Elementary
Escondido Union Building Momentum
11.5%Developing
35/100
14Farr Avenue Elementary
Escondido Union Building Momentum
11.4%Developing
35/100
15Juniper Elementary
Escondido Union Building Momentum
12.0%Developing
35/100
16Miller Elementary
Escondido Union Building Momentum
14.7%Developing
35/100
17Rincon Middle
Escondido Union Building Momentum
12.2%Developing
34/100
18Rock Springs Elementary
Escondido Union Building Momentum
11.8%Developing
32/100
19Felicita Elementary
Escondido Union Building Momentum
6.9%Developing
32/100
20Lincoln Elementary
Escondido Union Building Momentum
9.5%Developing
31/100
21Central Elementary
Escondido Union Building Momentum
6.6%Needs Support
30/100
22Del Dios Academy of Arts and Sciences
Escondido Union Building Momentum
9.1%Needs Support
29/100
23Mission Middle
Escondido Union Building Momentum
6.8%Needs Support
28/100
24Orange Glen Elementary
Escondido Union Building Momentum
7.4%Needs Support
27/100
25Pioneer Elementary
Escondido Union Building Momentum
5.5%Needs Support
27/100
26Oak Hill Elementary
Escondido Union Building Momentum
5.8%Needs Support
26/100
27Hidden Valley Middle
Escondido Union Building Momentum
6.4%Needs Support
25/100
28Valley High (Continuation)
Escondido Union High Building Momentum
0.8%Needs Support
22/100

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 Escondido

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.

Grace Christian School (changed the Name 6/15)
Greek Orthodox · Grades Pre-K-8 · 202 students
21:1Private
Escondido Adventist Academy
Pentecostal · Grades Pre-K-12 · 145 students
12:1Private
St. Mary School
Roman Catholic · Grades Pre-K-8 · 144 students
15:1Private
Kings Academy
Mennonite · Grades 1-12 · 47 students
9:1Private
Balboa School
Nonsectarian · Grades Pre-K-12 · 46 students
7:1Private

What Scope Scores can't tell you about Escondido

  • 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 Escondido good?
Escondido's 28 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 39.1/100, which is 4.6 points below the California state average of 43.8. 14.5% 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 Escondido?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Escondido is Del Lago Academy - Campus of Applied Science with a Scope Score of 71/100 and 24.6% 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 Escondido schools compare to the state average?
Escondido elementary schools average a Scope Score of 39.1 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (4.6 points below). The exceeded rate averages 14.5% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 24.0% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 21.7 to 70.6, a 48.9-point spread.
How many schools are in Escondido?
Escondido has 28 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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