Elementary Schools in West Covina, California

Near Average2024–25 data21 schools · avg 47.2/100

West Covina, California has 21 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 47.2/100 — 3.4 points above the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is West Covina High at 67/100, where 20.8% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. West Covina schools average 20.9% exceeded standard (state: 21.6%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Chronic absenteeism averages 16.5% (near the state average of 18.1%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score

47.2

State avg: 43.8

SchoolScope composite

Score Range

38.9

28.6 – 67.5

Avg Exceeded %

20.9%

State avg: 21.6%

CDE CAASPP 2025

Chronic Absenteeism

16.5%

State avg: 18.1%

CDE Attendance 2025

Schools Ranked

With Scope Scores

How West Covina schools compare

West Covina's 21 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 47.2 — 3.4 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 28.6 to 67.5, a 38.9-point spread.

The top-ranked school is West Covina High with a Scope Score of 67 and 20.8% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism in West Covina averages 16.5%, which is near 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 West Covina

11 Culture First3 Strong All-Around7 Building Momentum

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

Schools in West Covina ranked by Scope Score

#	School	Exceeded	Score
1	West Covina High West Covina Unified Building Momentum	20.8%	Solid 67/100
2	Merced Elementary West Covina Unified Strong All-Around	47.0%	Solid 66/100
3	Mesa Elementary Covina-Valley Unified Strong All-Around	38.0%	Solid 61/100
4	South Hills High Covina-Valley Unified Strong All-Around	21.9%	Solid 61/100
5	Grovecenter Elementary Covina-Valley Unified Culture First	27.2%	Solid 58/100
6	Mt. SAC Early College Academy at West Covina West Covina Unified Culture First	26.0%	Solid 56/100
7	Edgewood High West Covina Unified Culture First	25.1%	Solid 54/100
8	Vine Elementary West Covina Unified Culture First	25.4%	Solid 51/100
9	Monte Vista Elementary West Covina Unified Culture First	23.5%	Developing 47/100
10	Merlinda Elementary West Covina Unified Culture First	18.6%	Developing 46/100
11	Rowland Avenue Elementary Covina-Valley Unified Culture First	26.6%	Developing 45/100
12	Orangewood Elementary West Covina Unified Culture First	16.8%	Developing 44/100
13	Hollencrest Middle West Covina Unified Culture First	20.3%	Developing 44/100
14	California Elementary West Covina Unified Culture First	17.6%	Developing 44/100
15	Workman Avenue Elementary Covina-Valley Unified Building Momentum	18.6%	Developing 41/100
16	Telesis Academy of Science & Math Rowland Unified Building Momentum	13.6%	Developing 40/100
17	Cameron Elementary West Covina Unified Building Momentum	15.2%	Developing 38/100
18	Traweek Middle Covina-Valley Unified Building Momentum	16.0%	Developing 34/100
19	Edgewood Middle West Covina Unified Culture First	10.5%	Developing 32/100
20	Hollingworth Elementary Rowland Unified Building Momentum	8.5%	Developing 32/100
21	Coronado High (Continuation) West Covina Unified Building Momentum	2.3%	Needs Support 29/100

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 West Covina

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.

South Hills Academy

Brethren · Grades Pre-K-12 · 297 students

4:1Private

St. Christopher Parish School

Roman Catholic · Grades Pre-K-8 · 149 students

14:1Private

Christ Lutheran School

Islamic · Grades Pre-K-8 · 97 students

9:1Private

Kindercare Learning Centers #1065

Nonsectarian · Grades Pre-K · 85 students

85:1Private

West Covina Hills Adventist School

Pentecostal · Grades Pre-K-8 · 59 students

20:1Private

What Scope Scores can't tell you about West Covina

Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
Quality of arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs
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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 West Covina good?

West Covina's 21 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 47.2/100, which is 3.4 points above the California state average of 43.8. 20.9% 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 West Covina?

The highest-scoring elementary school in West Covina is West Covina High with a Scope Score of 67/100 and 20.8% 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 West Covina schools compare to the state average?

West Covina elementary schools average a Scope Score of 47.2 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (3.4 points above). The exceeded rate averages 20.9% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 16.5% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 28.6 to 67.5, a 38.9-point spread.

How many schools are in West Covina?

West Covina has 21 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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