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Elementary Schools in La Jolla, California: La Jolla schools aren't just reaching proficiency — they're pushing students beyond it.

Above Average2024–25 data3 schools · avg 81.7/100

La Jolla, California has 3 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 81.7/100 — 38.5 points above the state average of 43.2. The highest-scoring school is La Jolla Elementary at 85/100, where 65.2% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. La Jolla schools average 61.4% exceeded standard (state: 21.3%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Of 3 schools, 3 High Ceiling stand out for their performance profiles. Chronic absenteeism averages 11.2% (below the state average of 17.9%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
81.7
State avg: 43.2
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
40.1
44.7 – 84.9
Avg Exceeded %
61.4%
State avg: 21.3%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
11.2%
State avg: 17.9%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
3
With Scope Scores
LevelSchoolsAvg ScoreExceededvs State
Elementary3Strong
81.7/100
61.4%+38.5
High1Solid
69.0/100
35.2%+25.3
Middle2Solid
59.6/100
32.4%+19.2

How La Jolla schools compare

La Jolla has 3 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 81.7/100 — 38.5 points above the state average of 43.2 (CDE CAASPP 2025).

The top-ranked school is La Jolla Elementary with a Scope Score of 85 and 65.2% of students exceeding standard.

These schools are pushing students past the bar, not just to it. La Jolla schools average 61.4% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.3%.

Chronic absenteeism in La Jolla averages 11.2% — below the state average of 17.9%.

How we score · Exceeded 40% · Met+Exceeded 22% · Growth 15% · Absenteeism 10% · Suspension 5% · ELPAC 5% · Baseline 3%

School archetypes in La Jolla

3 High Ceiling1 Building Momentum

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

For the data nerds

Every school in La Jolla

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

#SchoolExceededScore
1La Jolla Elementary
San Diego Unified High Ceiling
65.2%Strong
85/100
2Torrey Pines Elementary
San Diego Unified High Ceiling
61.2%Strong
81/100
3Bird Rock Elementary
San Diego Unified High Ceiling
57.9%Strong
79/100
4Muirlands Middle
San Diego Unified Strong All-Around
46.2%Strong
74/100
5La Jolla High
San Diego Unified Strong All-Around
35.2%Solid
69/100
6Preuss School UCSD
San Diego Unified Building Momentum
18.7%Developing
45/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 6 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 La Jolla

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.

La Jolla Country Day School
Nonsectarian · Grades Pre-K-12 · 1082 students
9:1Private
The Bishop'S School
Church of God · Grades 6-12 · 805 students
8:1Private
San Diego French American School
Nonsectarian · Grades Pre-K-8 · 277 students
9:1Private
National University Virtual High School
Nonsectarian · Grades 6-12 · 266 students
24:1Private
All Hallows Academy
Roman Catholic · Grades Pre-K-8 · 227 students
14:1Private
What Scope Scores can't tell you about La Jolla

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 La Jolla good?
La Jolla's 3 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 81.7/100, which is 38.5 points above the state average. 61.4% of students exceed the state standard on average (state average: 21.3%). The Scope Score weights seven dimensions: exceeded standard (40%), met standard (22%), grade-level growth (15%), chronic absenteeism (10%), ELPAC proficiency (5%), suspension rate (5%), and baseline proficiency (3%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best elementary school in La Jolla?
The highest-scoring elementary school in La Jolla is La Jolla Elementary with a Scope Score of 85/100 and 65.2% 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 La Jolla schools compare to the state average?
La Jolla elementary schools average a Scope Score of 81.7/100 — 38.5 points above the state average of 43.2. The exceeded rate averages 61.4% vs. 21.3% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 11.2% vs. 17.9% statewide.
How many schools are in La Jolla?
La Jolla has 3 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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