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Elementary Schools in Lake Elsinore, California

Below Average2024–25 data18 schools · avg 36.8/100

Lake Elsinore, California has 18 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 36.8/100 — 6.9 points below the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Temescal Canyon High at 58/100, where 17.4% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Lake Elsinore schools average 12.7% exceeded standard (state: 21.6%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Chronic absenteeism averages 23.7% (above the state average of 18.1%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
36.8
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
39.4
18.9 – 58.3
Avg Exceeded %
12.7%
State avg: 21.6%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
23.7%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
18
With Scope Scores

How Lake Elsinore schools compare

Lake Elsinore's 18 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 36.8 — 6.9 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 18.9 to 58.3, a 39.4-point spread.

The top-ranked school is Temescal Canyon High with a Scope Score of 58 and 17.4% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism in Lake Elsinore averages 23.7%, 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 Lake Elsinore

1 Culture First17 Building Momentum

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

Schools in Lake Elsinore ranked by Scope Score

#SchoolExceededScore
1Temescal Canyon High
Lake Elsinore Unified Building Momentum
17.4%Solid
58/100
2Lakeside High
Lake Elsinore Unified Building Momentum
9.4%Solid
55/100
3Tuscany Hills Elementary
Lake Elsinore Unified Building Momentum
26.8%Solid
51/100
4Cottonwood Canyon Elementary
Lake Elsinore Unified Building Momentum
20.5%Developing
45/100
5Rice Canyon Elementary
Lake Elsinore Unified Building Momentum
19.4%Developing
44/100
6Herk Bouris Elementary
Menifee Union Building Momentum
26.0%Developing
43/100
7Alberhill Elementary
Lake Elsinore Unified Building Momentum
15.6%Developing
39/100
8Canyon Lake Middle
Lake Elsinore Unified Building Momentum
12.8%Developing
38/100
9Earl Warren Elementary
Lake Elsinore Unified Building Momentum
15.7%Developing
37/100
10Keith McCarthy Academy
Lake Elsinore Unified Culture First
8.5%Developing
37/100
11Ortega High
Lake Elsinore Unified Building Momentum
0.7%Developing
32/100
12Withrow Elementary
Lake Elsinore Unified Building Momentum
9.3%Developing
31/100
13Railroad Canyon Elementary
Lake Elsinore Unified Building Momentum
11.7%Developing
30/100
14Elsinore Middle
Lake Elsinore Unified Building Momentum
10.4%Needs Support
28/100
15Machado Elementary
Lake Elsinore Unified Building Momentum
5.2%Needs Support
27/100
16Terra Cotta Middle
Lake Elsinore Unified Building Momentum
6.5%Needs Support
26/100
17Elsinore Elementary
Lake Elsinore Unified Building Momentum
4.7%Needs Support
24/100
18Lakeland Village
Lake Elsinore Unified Building Momentum
8.8%Needs Support
19/100

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 Lake Elsinore

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.

Lefebvre Family Home School
Brethren · Grades 1-11 · 9 students
8:1Private

What Scope Scores can't tell you about Lake Elsinore

  • 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 Lake Elsinore good?
Lake Elsinore's 18 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 36.8/100, which is 6.9 points below the California state average of 43.8. 12.7% 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 Lake Elsinore?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Lake Elsinore is Temescal Canyon High with a Scope Score of 58/100 and 17.4% 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 Lake Elsinore schools compare to the state average?
Lake Elsinore elementary schools average a Scope Score of 36.8 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (6.9 points below). The exceeded rate averages 12.7% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 23.7% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 18.9 to 58.3, a 39.4-point spread.
How many schools are in Lake Elsinore?
Lake Elsinore has 18 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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