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Schools in 92845 — Garden Grove, California

92845 has 5 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 71.1 — 27.4 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 60.9 to 79.2, a 18.3-point spread. 3 schools rank in the 90th percentile or above statewide.

Avg Scope Score
71.1
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
18.3
60.9 – 79.2
Avg Exceeded %
44.9%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
8.5%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
5
With Scope Scores

How 92845 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Patton Elementary with a Scope Score of 79 and 56.9% of students exceeding standard.

High-ceiling zip code: Schools here average 44.9% 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 92845 show an average grade 3-to-5 improvement of +11.1 percentage points, suggesting these schools are adding real value over time.

Chronic absenteeism across 92845 averages 8.5%, above the state average of 18.1%.

How 92845 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 92845
92845Garden Grove571.1
92844Garden Grove758.8-12.3
92843Garden Grove1049.9-21.2
92841Garden Grove1045.8-25.4
92840Garden Grove947.9-23.3
92835Fullerton466.3-4.9

School archetypes in 92845

2 High Ceiling2 Growth Engine1 Strong All-Around

Hidden gems: 2 schools in 92845 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 92845

#SchoolScoreCountyExceededMet+AbsentSusp.
1Patton Elementary
Garden Grove Unified High Ceiling
79Orange56.9%80.3%5.7%0.4%
2Loyal Barker Elementary
Garden Grove Unified High Ceiling
78Orange54.8%83.2%7.0%0.5%
3Pacifica High
Garden Grove Unified Strong All-Around
71Orange37.4%65.9%10.5%1.5%
4Enders Elementary
Garden Grove Unified Growth Engine
66Orange42.7%70.0%9.2%1.9%
5Garden Park Elementary
Garden Grove Unified Growth Engine
61Orange32.5%61.0%10.1%1.3%

Schools in 92845 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 92845

  • 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 Garden Grove good?
Garden Grove's 5 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 71.1/100, which is 27.4 points above the California state average of 43.8. 44.9% 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 Garden Grove?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Garden Grove is Patton Elementary with a Scope Score of 79/100 and 56.9% 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 Garden Grove schools compare to the state average?
Garden Grove elementary schools average a Scope Score of 71.1 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (27.4 points above). The exceeded rate averages 44.9% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 8.5% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 60.9 to 79.2, a 18.3-point spread.
How many schools are in Garden Grove?
Garden Grove 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.