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Elementary Schools in Fallbrook, California

Near Average2024–25 data8 schools · avg 46.6/100

Fallbrook, California has 8 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 46.6/100 — 2.8 points above the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is La Paloma Elementary at 54/100, where 32.8% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Fallbrook schools average 18.9% exceeded standard (state: 21.6%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Chronic absenteeism averages 24.2% (above the state average of 18.1%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
46.6
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
21.7
32.4 – 54.1
Avg Exceeded %
18.9%
State avg: 21.6%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
24.2%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
8
With Scope Scores

How Fallbrook schools compare

Fallbrook's 8 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 46.6 — 2.8 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 32.4 to 54.1, a 21.7-point spread.

The top-ranked school is La Paloma Elementary with a Scope Score of 54 and 32.8% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism in Fallbrook averages 24.2%, 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 Fallbrook

1 Culture First7 Building Momentum

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

Schools in Fallbrook ranked by Scope Score

#SchoolExceededScore
1La Paloma Elementary
Fallbrook Union Elementary Building Momentum
32.8%Solid
54/100
2Oasis High (Alternative)
Fallbrook Union High Building Momentum
12.2%Solid
53/100
3Fallbrook High
Fallbrook Union High Building Momentum
20.2%Solid
52/100
4Live Oak Elementary
Fallbrook Union Elementary Building Momentum
26.6%Developing
48/100
5William H. Frazier Elementary
Fallbrook Union Elementary Building Momentum
20.6%Developing
47/100
6Maie Ellis Elementary
Fallbrook Union Elementary Culture First
16.7%Developing
46/100
7Fallbrook STEM Academy
Fallbrook Union Elementary Building Momentum
20.7%Developing
40/100
8Ivy High (Continuation)
Fallbrook Union High Building Momentum
1.3%Developing
32/100

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 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

  • 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 Fallbrook good?
Fallbrook's 8 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 46.6/100, which is 2.8 points above the California state average of 43.8. 18.9% 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 Fallbrook?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Fallbrook is La Paloma Elementary with a Scope Score of 54/100 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 46.6 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (2.8 points above). The exceeded rate averages 18.9% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 24.2% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 32.4 to 54.1, a 21.7-point spread.
How many schools are in Fallbrook?
Fallbrook has 8 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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