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Schools in 92806 — Anaheim, California

92806 has 5 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 34.1 — 9.6 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 26.8 to 48.3, a 21.5-point spread.

Avg Scope Score
34.1
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
21.5
26.8 – 48.3
Avg Exceeded %
8.6%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
24.9%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
5
With Scope Scores

How 92806 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Katella High with a Scope Score of 48 and 7.6% of students exceeding standard.

Declining trajectory: Average proficiency drops by 8.2 percentage points from grade 3 to grade 5 across 92806. This pattern in test scores may reflect a variety of factors and is worth examining school by school.

Chronic absenteeism across 92806 averages 24.9%, below the state average of 18.1%. This elevated rate may indicate systemic attendance challenges in the area.

How 92806 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 92806
92806Anaheim534.1
92805Anaheim935.2+1.1
92807Anaheim867.7+33.6
92804Anaheim1843.8+9.7
92802Anaheim430.6-3.5
92801Anaheim1038.5+4.4

School archetypes in 92806

1 On the Rise4 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 1 school in 92806 is classified as On the Rise — 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 92806

#SchoolScoreCountyExceededMet+AbsentSusp.
1Katella High
Anaheim Union High Building Momentum
48Orange7.6%29.3%31.8%4.5%
2Juarez (Benito) Elementary
Anaheim Elementary Building Momentum
37Orange11.4%33.5%17.0%0.9%
3Rio Vista Elementary
Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified Building Momentum
31Orange11.9%27.9%27.2%0.4%
4Sunkist Elementary
Anaheim Elementary Building Momentum
28Orange5.8%20.5%20.8%1.8%
5Guinn (James M.) Elementary
Anaheim Elementary On the Rise
27Orange6.6%19.5%27.6%1.8%

Schools in 92806 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 92806

  • 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 Anaheim good?
Anaheim's 5 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 34.1/100, which is 9.6 points below the California state average of 43.8. 8.6% 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 Anaheim?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Anaheim is Katella High with a Scope Score of 48/100 and 7.6% 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 Anaheim schools compare to the state average?
Anaheim elementary schools average a Scope Score of 34.1 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (9.6 points below). The exceeded rate averages 8.6% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 24.9% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 26.8 to 48.3, a 21.5-point spread.
How many schools are in Anaheim?
Anaheim has 5 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.