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Elementary Schools in San Marino, California

Above Average2024–25 data4 schools · avg 86.2/100

San Marino, California has 4 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 86.2/100 — 42.4 points above the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is San Marino High at 88/100, where 49.8% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. San Marino schools average 61.0% exceeded standard (state: 21.6%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Of 4 schools, 3 High Ceiling stand out for their performance profiles. Chronic absenteeism averages 3.5% (below the state average of 18.1%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
86.2
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
2.9
84.9 – 87.8
Avg Exceeded %
61.0%
State avg: 21.6%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
3.5%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
4
With Scope Scores

How San Marino schools compare

San Marino's 4 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 86.2 — 42.4 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 84.9 to 87.8, a 2.9-point spread.

The top-ranked school is San Marino High with a Scope Score of 88 and 49.8% of students exceeding standard.

High-ceiling schools: San Marino schools average 61.0% 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 San Marino averages 3.5%, 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 San Marino

3 High Ceiling1 Strong All-Around

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

Schools in San Marino ranked by Scope Score

#SchoolScore
1San Marino High
San Marino Unified Strong All-Around
Strong
88/100
2Carver Elementary
San Marino Unified High Ceiling
Strong
87/100
3Valentine Elementary
San Marino Unified High Ceiling
Strong
85/100
4Huntington Middle
San Marino Unified High Ceiling
Strong
85/100

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 San Marino

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.

Ss Felicitas & Perpetua School
Roman Catholic · Grades Pre-K-8 · 148 students
12:1Private

What Scope Scores can't tell you about San Marino

  • 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 San Marino good?
San Marino's 4 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 86.2/100, which is 42.4 points above the California state average of 43.8. 61.0% 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 San Marino?
The highest-scoring elementary school in San Marino is San Marino High with a Scope Score of 88/100 and 49.8% 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 San Marino schools compare to the state average?
San Marino elementary schools average a Scope Score of 86.2 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (42.4 points above). The exceeded rate averages 61.0% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 3.5% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 84.9 to 87.8, a 2.9-point spread.
How many schools are in San Marino?
San Marino 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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