Elementary Schools in Laguna Hills, California: Laguna Hills schools aren't just reaching proficiency — they're pushing students beyond it.
Laguna Hills, California has 2 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 53.3/100 — 10.1 points above the state average of 43.2. The highest-scoring school is Valencia Elementary at 64/100, where 42.6% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Laguna Hills schools average 32.3% exceeded standard (state: 21.3%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Chronic absenteeism averages 10.6% (below the state average of 17.9%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
| Level | Schools | Avg Score | Exceeded | vs State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | 2 | Solid 53.3/100 | 32.3% | +10.1 |
| High | 1 | Solid 54.6/100 | 19.4% | +10.8 |
| Middle | 1 | Strong 73.8/100 | 47.7% | +33.4 |
How Laguna Hills schools compare
Laguna Hills has 2 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 53.3/100 — 10.1 points above the state average of 43.2 (CDE CAASPP 2025).
The top-ranked school is Valencia Elementary with a Scope Score of 64 and 42.6% of students exceeding standard.
These schools are pushing students past the bar, not just to it. Laguna Hills schools average 32.3% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.3%.
Chronic absenteeism in Laguna Hills averages 10.6% — 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 Laguna Hills
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Every school in Laguna Hills
ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oxford Preparatory Academy - Middle Orange County Department of Education Strong All-Around | 47.7% | Strong 74/100 |
| 2 | Valencia Elementary Saddleback Valley Unified Strong All-Around | 42.6% | Solid 64/100 |
| 3 | Laguna Hills High Saddleback Valley Unified Building Momentum | 19.4% | Solid 55/100 |
| 4 | Lomarena Elementary Saddleback Valley Unified Culture First | 22.0% | Developing 42/100 |
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 Hills
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.
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