ExploreMapCompareBlogSign in

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

Above Average2024–25 data2 schools · avg 67.7/100

Laguna Beach, California has 2 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 67.7/100 — 22.9 points above the state average of 44.8. The highest-scoring school is Top of the World Elementary at 74/100, where 53.0% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Laguna Beach schools average 47.9% exceeded standard (state: 21.3%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Of 2 schools, 1 High Ceiling stand out for their performance profiles. Chronic absenteeism averages 10.8% (below the state average of 17.9%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
67.7
State avg: 44.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
12.2
61.6 – 73.8
Avg Exceeded %
47.9%
State avg: 21.3%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
10.8%
State avg: 17.9%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
2
With Scope Scores
LevelSchoolsAvg ScoreExceededvs State
Elementary2Solid
67.7/100
47.9%+22.9
High1Solid
68.4/100
41.8%+24.7
Middle1Solid
67.6/100
38.9%+24.9

How Laguna Beach schools compare

Laguna Beach has 2 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 67.7/100 — 22.9 points above the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025).

The top-ranked school is Top of the World Elementary with a Scope Score of 74 and 53.0% of students exceeding standard.

These schools are pushing students past the bar, not just to it. Laguna Beach schools average 47.9% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.3%.

Chronic absenteeism in Laguna Beach averages 10.8% — below 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 Laguna Beach

1 High Ceiling1 Strong All-Around

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

For the data nerds

Every school in Laguna Beach

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

#SchoolExceededScore
1Top of the World Elementary
Laguna Beach Unified High Ceiling
53.0%Strong
74/100
2Laguna Beach High
Laguna Beach Unified Strong All-Around
41.8%Solid
68/100
3Thurston Middle
Laguna Beach Unified Building Momentum
38.9%Solid
68/100
4El Morro Elementary
Laguna Beach Unified Strong All-Around
42.8%Solid
62/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 4 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 Laguna Beach

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.

Anneliese'S Schools
Nonsectarian · Grades Pre-K · 400 students
16:1Private
Anneliese School
Nonsectarian · Grades Pre-K-3 · 34 students
3:1Private
Montessori School of Laguna Beach
Nonsectarian · Grades Pre-K · 4 students
1:1Private
What Scope Scores can't tell you about Laguna Beach

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 Laguna Beach good?
Laguna Beach's 2 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 67.7/100, which is 22.9 points above the state average. 47.9% 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 Laguna Beach?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Laguna Beach is Top of the World Elementary with a Scope Score of 74/100 and 53.0% 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 Laguna Beach schools compare to the state average?
Laguna Beach elementary schools average a Scope Score of 67.7/100 — 22.9 points above the state average of 44.8. The exceeded rate averages 47.9% vs. 21.3% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 10.8% vs. 17.9% statewide.
How many schools are in Laguna Beach?
Laguna Beach has 2 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.

Related

All California SchoolsTop Schools in Laguna BeachLaguna Beach UnifiedZip 92651

Plus 8 licensed preschools. Browse preschools in Laguna Beach →

← Explore all schools