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Schools in 92660 — Newport Beach, California

92660 has 4 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 66.9 — 23.1 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 50.6 to 75.4, a 24.8-point spread. 2 schools rank in the 90th percentile or above statewide.

Avg Scope Score
66.9
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
24.8
50.6 – 75.4
Avg Exceeded %
40.6%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
9.0%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
4
With Scope Scores

How 92660 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Roy O. Andersen Elementary with a Scope Score of 75 and 55.7% of students exceeding standard.

High-ceiling zip code: Schools here average 40.6% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.6%. These schools aren't just meeting proficiency; they're pushing students beyond it.

Strong growth trajectory: Schools in 92660 show an average grade 3-to-5 improvement of +8.6 percentage points, suggesting these schools are adding real value over time.

Chronic absenteeism across 92660 averages 9.0%, above the state average of 18.1%.

How 92660 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 92660
92660Newport Beach466.9
92656Aliso Viejo767.4+0.5
92655Westminster356.3-10.6
92653Laguna Hills357.5-9.4
92651Laguna Beach470.6+3.7

School archetypes in 92660

2 Growth Engine1 High Ceiling1 Strong All-Around

Hidden gems: 2 schools in 92660 are classified as Growth Engine (2) — showing positive growth trajectories that raw proficiency scores alone don't capture. These are schools where students leave with more than they arrived with.

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

All schools in 92660

#SchoolScoreCountyExceededMet+AbsentSusp.
1Roy O. Andersen Elementary
Newport-Mesa Unified High Ceiling
75Orange55.7%80.3%8.5%0.2%
2Corona del Mar High
Newport-Mesa Unified Strong All-Around
75Orange32.9%64.4%9.1%2.2%
3Mariners Elementary
Newport-Mesa Unified Growth Engine
67Orange44.4%72.6%7.2%1.0%
4Eastbluff Elementary
Newport-Mesa Unified Growth Engine
51Orange29.3%57.7%11.0%0.4%

Schools in 92660 on the map

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.

What Scope Scores can't tell you about 92660

  • 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 Newport Beach good?
Newport Beach's 4 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 66.9/100, which is 23.1 points above the California state average of 43.8. 40.6% 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 Newport Beach?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Newport Beach is Roy O. Andersen Elementary with a Scope Score of 75/100 and 55.7% 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 Newport Beach schools compare to the state average?
Newport Beach elementary schools average a Scope Score of 66.9 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (23.1 points above). The exceeded rate averages 40.6% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 9.0% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 50.6 to 75.4, a 24.8-point spread.
How many schools are in Newport Beach?
Newport Beach 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.