Elementary Schools in Tustin, California: Tustin schools average 4.3 points above the state — but the range is 47.6 points wide.

Near Average2024–25 data11 schools · avg 48.1/100

Tustin, California has 11 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 48.1/100 — 4.3 points above the state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Peters Canyon Elementary at 76/100, where 53.1% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Tustin schools average 22.8% exceeded standard (state: 21.6%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Of 11 schools, 1 High Ceiling stand out for their performance profiles. Chronic absenteeism averages 15.2% (below the state average of 18.1%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score

48.1

State avg: 43.8

SchoolScope composite

Score Range

47.6

28.5 – 76.1

Avg Exceeded %

22.8%

State avg: 21.6%

CDE CAASPP 2025

Chronic Absenteeism

15.2%

State avg: 18.1%

CDE Attendance 2025

Schools Ranked

With Scope Scores

Level	Schools	Avg Score	Exceeded	vs State
Elementary	11	Developing 48.1/100	22.8%	+4.3
High	5	Solid 53.6/100	23.9%	+6.1
Middle	7	Solid 51.1/100	25.6%	+10.6

How Tustin schools compare

Tustin has 11 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 48.1/100 — 4.3 points above the state average of 43.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025).

The top-ranked school is Peters Canyon Elementary with a Scope Score of 76 and 53.1% of students exceeding standard.

These schools are pushing students past the bar, not just to it. Tustin schools average 22.8% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.6%.

Chronic absenteeism in Tustin averages 15.2% — below the state average of 18.1%.

How we score · Exceeded 40% · Met+Exceeded 22% · Growth 15% · Absenteeism 10% · Suspension 5% · ELPAC 5% · Baseline 3%

School archetypes in Tustin

2 Strong All-Around2 Culture First1 High Ceiling6 Building Momentum

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

For the data nerds

Every school in Tustin

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

#	School	Exceeded	Score
1	Peters Canyon Elementary Tustin Unified High Ceiling	53.1%	Strong 76/100
2	Ladera Elementary Tustin Unified Strong All-Around	47.0%	Strong 74/100
3	Heritage Elementary Tustin Unified Strong All-Around	47.1%	Strong 70/100
4	Pioneer Middle Tustin Unified Strong All-Around	39.6%	Solid 67/100
5	Tustin High Tustin Unified Building Momentum	19.8%	Solid 57/100
6	Tustin Ranch Elementary Tustin Unified Culture First	25.2%	Solid 53/100
7	Barbara Benson Elementary Tustin Unified Building Momentum	18.3%	Developing 42/100
8	Benjamin F. Beswick Elementary Tustin Unified Building Momentum	12.1%	Developing 41/100
9	OCCS:CHEP/PCHS Orange County Department of Education Building Momentum	12.5%	Developing 40/100
10	C. E. Utt Middle Tustin Unified Building Momentum	12.1%	Developing 39/100
11	Columbus Tustin Middle Tustin Unified Building Momentum	16.4%	Developing 39/100
12	Robert Heideman Elementary Tustin Unified Building Momentum	11.1%	Developing 36/100
13	W. R. Nelson Elementary Tustin Unified Culture First	12.1%	Developing 36/100
14	Sycamore Magnet Academy Tustin Unified Building Momentum	5.7%	Developing 30/100
15	Hillview High (Continuation) Tustin Unified Building Momentum	2.8%	Needs Support 29/100
16	Helen Estock Elementary Tustin Unified Building Momentum	6.4%	Needs Support 28/100

Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 16 schoolsMethodology · Explore all schools

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 Tustin

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.

Red Hill Lutheran School

Greek Orthodox · Grades Pre-K-8 · 402 students

9:1Private

St. Jeanne de Lestonnac School

Roman Catholic · Grades Pre-K-8 · 280 students

12:1Private

St. Cecilia School

Roman Catholic · Grades Pre-K-8 · 248 students

15:1Private

Koguma Youchien

Nonsectarian · Grades Pre-K-8 · 71 students

13:1Private

Grace Harbor School

Amish · Grades Pre-K-1 · 31 students

8:1Private

What Scope Scores can't tell you about Tustin

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

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in Tustin good?

Tustin's 11 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 48.1/100, which is 4.3 points above the state average. 22.8% of students exceed the state standard on average (state average: 21.6%). The Scope Score weights seven dimensions: exceeded standard (40%), met standard (22%), grade-level growth (15%), chronic absenteeism (10%), ELPAC proficiency (5%), suspension rate (5%), and baseline proficiency (3%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

What is the best elementary school in Tustin?

The highest-scoring elementary school in Tustin is Peters Canyon Elementary with a Scope Score of 76/100 and 53.1% 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 Tustin schools compare to the state average?

Tustin elementary schools average a Scope Score of 48.1/100 — 4.3 points above the state average of 43.8. The exceeded rate averages 22.8% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 15.2% vs. 18.1% statewide.

How many schools are in Tustin?

Tustin has 11 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 seven dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade 3–5 growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, ELPAC English Learner proficiency, and baseline 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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