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Elementary Schools in Fallbrook, California: Fallbrook schools average 2.8 points above the state — but the range is 14.1 points wide.

Near Average2024–25 data5 schools · avg 47.7/100

Fallbrook, California has 5 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 47.7/100 — 2.8 points above the state average of 44.8. The highest-scoring school is La Paloma Elementary at 53/100, where 32.8% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Fallbrook schools average 23.5% exceeded standard (state: 21.3%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Chronic absenteeism averages 17.1% (near the state average of 17.9%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
47.7
State avg: 44.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
14.1
39.1 – 53.2
Avg Exceeded %
23.5%
State avg: 21.3%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
17.1%
State avg: 17.9%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
5
With Scope Scores
LevelSchoolsAvg ScoreExceededvs State
Elementary5Developing
47.7/100
23.5%+2.8
High3Developing
42.6/100
11.2%-1.1

How Fallbrook schools compare

Fallbrook has 5 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 47.7/100 — 2.8 points above the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025).

The top-ranked school is La Paloma Elementary with a Scope Score of 53 and 32.8% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism in Fallbrook averages 17.1% — near the state average of 17.9%.

How we score · Weighted composite of test performance, growth, and school climate · Full weights on the methodology page

School archetypes in Fallbrook

1 Culture First4 Building Momentum

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

For the data nerds

Every school in Fallbrook

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

#SchoolExceededScore
1La Paloma Elementary
Fallbrook Union Elementary Building Momentum
32.8%Solid
53/100
2Oasis High (Alternative)
Fallbrook Union High Building Momentum
12.2%Solid
50/100
3William H. Frazier Elementary
Fallbrook Union Elementary Building Momentum
20.6%Developing
50/100
4Live Oak Elementary
Fallbrook Union Elementary Building Momentum
26.6%Developing
48/100
5Maie Ellis Elementary
Fallbrook Union Elementary Culture First
16.7%Developing
48/100
6Fallbrook High
Fallbrook Union High Building Momentum
20.2%Developing
47/100
7Fallbrook STEM Academy
Fallbrook Union Elementary Building Momentum
20.7%Developing
39/100
8Ivy High (Continuation)
Fallbrook Union High Building Momentum
1.3%Needs Support
30/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 8 schoolsMethodology · Explore all schools

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 Fallbrook

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.

St. Peter the Apostle Catholic School
Roman Catholic · Grades Pre-K-8 · 185 students
21:1Private
Alpha and Omega Academy
Presbyterian · Grades Pre-K-12 · 40 students
6:1Private
Zion Lutheran School
Greek Orthodox · Grades Pre-K-6 · 31 students
8:1Private
What Scope Scores can't tell you about Fallbrook

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

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in Fallbrook good?
Fallbrook's 5 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 47.7/100, which is 2.8 points above the state average. 23.5% of students exceed the state standard on average (state average: 21.3%). The Scope Score weights 6 dimensions for elementary schools: exceeded standard (38%), grade 3-to-5 growth (27%), met or exceeded (proficient) (20%), chronic absenteeism (5%), suspension rate (5%), and ELPAC English Learner proficiency (5%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best elementary school in Fallbrook?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Fallbrook is La Paloma Elementary with a Scope Score of 53/100 and 32.8% 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 Fallbrook schools compare to the state average?
Fallbrook elementary schools average a Scope Score of 47.7/100 — 2.8 points above the state average of 44.8. The exceeded rate averages 23.5% vs. 21.3% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 17.1% vs. 17.9% statewide.
How many schools are in Fallbrook?
Fallbrook 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 seven dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade 3–5 growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, ELPAC English Learner proficiency, and baseline 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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