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Elementary Schools in Rancho Santa Fe, California

Above Average2024–25 data3 schools · avg 80.2/100

Rancho Santa Fe, California has 3 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 80.2/100 — 36.5 points above the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Solana Santa Fe Elementary at 85/100, where 63.6% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Rancho Santa Fe schools average 60.1% exceeded standard (state: 21.6%) — 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 10.3% (below the state average of 18.1%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
80.2
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
7.3
77.2 – 84.5
Avg Exceeded %
60.1%
State avg: 21.6%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
10.3%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
3
With Scope Scores

How Rancho Santa Fe schools compare

Rancho Santa Fe's 3 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 80.2 — 36.5 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 77.2 to 84.5, a 7.3-point spread.

The top-ranked school is Solana Santa Fe Elementary with a Scope Score of 85 and 63.6% of students exceeding standard.

High-ceiling schools: Rancho Santa Fe schools average 60.1% 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 Rancho Santa Fe averages 10.3%, 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 Rancho Santa Fe

3 High Ceiling

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

Schools in Rancho Santa Fe ranked by Scope Score

#SchoolExceededScore
1Solana Santa Fe Elementary
Solana Beach Elementary High Ceiling
63.6%Strong
85/100
2R. Roger Rowe Elementary
Rancho Santa Fe Elementary High Ceiling
63.0%Strong
79/100
3R. Roger Rowe Middle
Rancho Santa Fe Elementary High Ceiling
53.6%Strong
77/100

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 Rancho Santa Fe

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.

Horizon Prep
Brethren · Grades Pre-K-12 · 287 students
7:1Private
The Nativity School
Roman Catholic · Grades Pre-K-8 · 205 students
12:1Private
Diegueno Country School
Nonsectarian · Grades Pre-K-6 · 150 students
9:1Private
High Bluff Academy
Nonsectarian · Grades 9-12 · 36 students
3:1Private

What Scope Scores can't tell you about Rancho Santa Fe

  • 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 Rancho Santa Fe good?
Rancho Santa Fe's 3 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 80.2/100, which is 36.5 points above the California state average of 43.8. 60.1% 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 Rancho Santa Fe?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Rancho Santa Fe is Solana Santa Fe Elementary with a Scope Score of 85/100 and 63.6% 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 Rancho Santa Fe schools compare to the state average?
Rancho Santa Fe elementary schools average a Scope Score of 80.2 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (36.5 points above). The exceeded rate averages 60.1% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 10.3% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 77.2 to 84.5, a 7.3-point spread.
How many schools are in Rancho Santa Fe?
Rancho Santa Fe 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 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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