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Elementary Schools in Laguna Beach, California

Above Average2024–25 data4 schools · avg 70.6/100

Laguna Beach, California has 4 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 70.6/100 — 26.9 points above the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Laguna Beach High at 78/100, where 41.8% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Laguna Beach schools average 44.1% exceeded standard (state: 21.6%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Of 4 schools, 1 High Ceiling stand out for their performance profiles. Chronic absenteeism averages 10.9% (below the state average of 18.1%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
70.6
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
17.1
61.2 – 78.3
Avg Exceeded %
44.1%
State avg: 21.6%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
10.9%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
4
With Scope Scores

How Laguna Beach schools compare

Laguna Beach's 4 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 70.6 — 26.9 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 61.2 to 78.3, a 17.1-point spread.

The top-ranked school is Laguna Beach High with a Scope Score of 78 and 41.8% of students exceeding standard.

High-ceiling schools: Laguna Beach schools average 44.1% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.6%. These schools aren't just getting students to proficiency, they're pushing them further.

Chronic absenteeism in Laguna Beach averages 10.9%, which is above 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 Laguna Beach

2 Strong All-Around1 High Ceiling1 Building Momentum

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

Schools in Laguna Beach ranked by Scope Score

#SchoolExceededScore
1Laguna Beach High
Laguna Beach Unified Strong All-Around
41.8%Strong
78/100
2Top of the World Elementary
Laguna Beach Unified High Ceiling
53.0%Strong
74/100
3Thurston Middle
Laguna Beach Unified Building Momentum
38.9%Solid
69/100
4El Morro Elementary
Laguna Beach Unified Strong All-Around
42.8%Solid
61/100

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 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

  • 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 Laguna Beach good?
Laguna Beach's 4 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 70.6/100, which is 26.9 points above the California state average of 43.8. 44.1% 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 Laguna Beach?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Laguna Beach is Laguna Beach High with a Scope Score of 78/100 and 41.8% 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 Laguna Beach schools compare to the state average?
Laguna Beach elementary schools average a Scope Score of 70.6 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (26.9 points above). The exceeded rate averages 44.1% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 10.9% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 61.2 to 78.3, a 17.1-point spread.
How many schools are in Laguna Beach?
Laguna Beach has 4 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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