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Schools in 92861 — Villa Park, California

92861 has 3 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 60.3 — 16.5 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 55.2 to 63.8, a 8.6-point spread.

Avg Scope Score
60.3
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
8.6
55.2 – 63.8
Avg Exceeded %
30.5%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
12.2%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
3
With Scope Scores

How 92861 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Villa Park High with a Scope Score of 64 and 20.7% of students exceeding standard.

High-ceiling zip code: Schools here average 30.5% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.6%. These schools aren't just meeting proficiency; they're pushing students beyond it.

Chronic absenteeism across 92861 averages 12.2%, above the state average of 18.1%.

How 92861 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 92861
92861Villa Park360.3
92860Corona848.3-12.0
92865Orange349.3-11.0
92867Orange444.7-15.5
92869Orange851.7-8.6
92870Placentia1457.8-2.5

School archetypes in 92861

1 Solid Base1 Growth Engine1 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 1 school in 92861 is classified as Growth Engine — 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 92861

#SchoolScoreCountyExceededMet+AbsentSusp.
1Villa Park High
Orange Unified Building Momentum
64Orange20.7%43.3%17.2%1.3%
2Villa Park Elementary
Orange Unified Solid Base
62Orange39.8%71.7%6.9%0.1%
3Serrano Elementary
Orange Unified Growth Engine
55Orange30.9%52.3%12.4%0.1%

Schools in 92861 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 92861

  • 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 Villa Park good?
Villa Park's 3 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 60.3/100, which is 16.5 points above the California state average of 43.8. 30.5% 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 Villa Park?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Villa Park is Villa Park High with a Scope Score of 64/100 and 20.7% 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 Villa Park schools compare to the state average?
Villa Park elementary schools average a Scope Score of 60.3 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (16.5 points above). The exceeded rate averages 30.5% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 12.2% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 55.2 to 63.8, a 8.6-point spread.
How many schools are in Villa Park?
Villa Park has 3 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.