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Elementary Schools in La Habra, California

Near Average2024–25 data13 schools · avg 46.5/100

La Habra, California has 13 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 46.5/100 — 2.7 points above the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Sonora High at 63/100, where 25.0% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. La Habra schools average 18.3% exceeded standard (state: 21.6%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Chronic absenteeism averages 14.0% (below the state average of 18.1%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
46.5
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
30.4
32.8 – 63.3
Avg Exceeded %
18.3%
State avg: 21.6%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
14.0%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
13
With Scope Scores

How La Habra schools compare

La Habra's 13 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 46.5 — 2.7 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 32.8 to 63.3, a 30.4-point spread.

The top-ranked school is Sonora High with a Scope Score of 63 and 25.0% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism in La Habra averages 14.0%, which is above 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 La Habra

5 Culture First1 Strong All-Around7 Building Momentum

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

Schools in La Habra ranked by Scope Score

#SchoolExceededScore
1Sonora High
Fullerton Joint Union High Strong All-Around
25.0%Solid
63/100
2La Habra High
Fullerton Joint Union High Building Momentum
15.0%Solid
57/100
3Macy Elementary
Lowell Joint Culture First
25.4%Solid
51/100
4El Portal Elementary
Lowell Joint Culture First
29.2%Solid
50/100
5Las Positas Elementary
La Habra City Elementary Building Momentum
23.7%Solid
50/100
6Ladera Palma Elementary
La Habra City Elementary Culture First
21.9%Developing
50/100
7Olita Elementary
Lowell Joint Culture First
16.7%Developing
47/100
8El Cerrito Elementary
La Habra City Elementary Building Momentum
19.1%Developing
45/100
9Sierra Vista Elementary
La Habra City Elementary Building Momentum
16.1%Developing
41/100
10Las Lomas Elementary
La Habra City Elementary Building Momentum
12.7%Developing
41/100
11Arbolita Elementary
La Habra City Elementary Culture First
15.2%Developing
41/100
12Walnut Elementary
La Habra City Elementary Building Momentum
8.2%Developing
34/100
13Imperial Middle
La Habra City Elementary Building Momentum
9.9%Developing
33/100

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 La Habra

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.

Whittier Christian High School
Brethren · Grades 9-12 · 359 students
14:1Private
Cleta Harder Developmental School
Nonsectarian · Grades 7-12 · 34 students
11:1Private
L'Heritage Francais
Nonsectarian · Grades Pre-K-5 · 32 students
5:1Private

What Scope Scores can't tell you about La Habra

  • 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 La Habra good?
La Habra's 13 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 46.5/100, which is 2.7 points above the California state average of 43.8. 18.3% 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 La Habra?
The highest-scoring elementary school in La Habra is Sonora High with a Scope Score of 63/100 and 25.0% 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 La Habra schools compare to the state average?
La Habra elementary schools average a Scope Score of 46.5 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (2.7 points above). The exceeded rate averages 18.3% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 14.0% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 32.8 to 63.3, a 30.4-point spread.
How many schools are in La Habra?
La Habra has 13 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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