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Elementary Schools in Rowland Heights, California

Near Average2024–25 data6 schools · avg 47.9/100

Rowland Heights, California has 6 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 47.9/100 — 4.1 points above the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is John A. Rowland High at 64/100, where 28.8% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Rowland Heights schools average 25.8% exceeded standard (state: 21.6%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Chronic absenteeism averages 12.8% (below the state average of 18.1%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
47.9
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
37.1
26.5 – 63.6
Avg Exceeded %
25.8%
State avg: 21.6%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
12.8%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
6
With Scope Scores

How Rowland Heights schools compare

Rowland Heights's 6 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 47.9 — 4.1 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 26.5 to 63.6, a 37.1-point spread.

The top-ranked school is John A. Rowland High with a Scope Score of 64 and 28.8% of students exceeding standard.

High-ceiling schools: Rowland Heights schools average 25.8% 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 Rowland Heights averages 12.8%, 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 Rowland Heights

2 Strong All-Around2 Culture First2 Building Momentum

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

Schools in Rowland Heights ranked by Scope Score

#SchoolScoreCountyExceededMet+AbsentSusp.
1John A. Rowland High
Rowland Unified Strong All-Around
64Los Angeles28.8%54.4%14.1%1.6%
2Shelyn Elementary
Rowland Unified Strong All-Around
59Los Angeles44.0%67.7%9.2%0.4%
3Blandford Elementary
Rowland Unified Culture First
54Los Angeles29.9%54.9%7.3%1.2%
4Killian Elementary
Rowland Unified Culture First
46Los Angeles25.1%49.3%12.1%1.0%
5Jellick Elementary
Rowland Unified Building Momentum
38Los Angeles20.7%40.6%16.1%2.0%
6Rowland Elementary
Rowland Unified Building Momentum
27Los Angeles6.1%18.9%17.8%1.0%

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 Rowland Heights

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.

Southlands Christian Schools
Brethren · Grades Pre-K-12 · 386 students
11:1Private
Math for the Gifted and Talented
Nonsectarian · Grades 5-12 · 14 students
7:1Private
California University Preparatory School
Nonsectarian · Grades 7-12 · 4 students
1:1Private

What Scope Scores can't tell you about Rowland Heights

  • 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 Rowland Heights good?
Rowland Heights's 6 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 47.9/100, which is 4.1 points above the California state average of 43.8. 25.8% 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 Rowland Heights?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Rowland Heights is John A. Rowland High with a Scope Score of 64/100 and 28.8% 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 Rowland Heights schools compare to the state average?
Rowland Heights elementary schools average a Scope Score of 47.9 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (4.1 points above). The exceeded rate averages 25.8% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 12.8% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 26.5 to 63.6, a 37.1-point spread.
How many schools are in Rowland Heights?
Rowland Heights has 6 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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