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Elementary Schools in La Jolla, California

Above Average2024–25 data5 schools · avg 77.9/100

La Jolla, California has 5 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 77.9/100 — 34.1 points above the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is La Jolla Elementary at 85/100, where 65.2% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. La Jolla schools average 53.1% exceeded standard (state: 21.6%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Of 5 schools, 3 High Ceiling stand out for their performance profiles. Chronic absenteeism averages 12.4% (below the state average of 18.1%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
77.9
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
13.4
71.3 – 84.7
Avg Exceeded %
53.1%
State avg: 21.6%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
12.4%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
5
With Scope Scores

How La Jolla schools compare

La Jolla's 5 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 77.9 — 34.1 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 71.3 to 84.7, a 13.4-point spread.

The top-ranked school is La Jolla Elementary with a Scope Score of 85 and 65.2% of students exceeding standard.

High-ceiling schools: La Jolla schools average 53.1% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.6%. These schools aren't just getting students to proficiency, they're pushing them further.

Chronic absenteeism in La Jolla averages 12.4%, 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 Jolla

3 High Ceiling2 Strong All-Around

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

Schools in La Jolla ranked by Scope Score

#SchoolExceededScore
1La Jolla Elementary
San Diego Unified High Ceiling
65.2%Strong
85/100
2Torrey Pines Elementary
San Diego Unified High Ceiling
61.2%Strong
81/100
3Bird Rock Elementary
San Diego Unified High Ceiling
57.9%Strong
77/100
4La Jolla High
San Diego Unified Strong All-Around
35.2%Strong
76/100
5Muirlands Middle
San Diego Unified Strong All-Around
46.2%Strong
71/100

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 Jolla

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.

La Jolla Country Day School
Nonsectarian · Grades Pre-K-12 · 1082 students
9:1Private
The Bishop'S School
Church of God · Grades 6-12 · 805 students
8:1Private
San Diego French American School
Nonsectarian · Grades Pre-K-8 · 277 students
9:1Private
National University Virtual High School
Nonsectarian · Grades 6-12 · 266 students
24:1Private
All Hallows Academy
Roman Catholic · Grades Pre-K-8 · 227 students
14:1Private

What Scope Scores can't tell you about La Jolla

  • 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 Jolla good?
La Jolla's 5 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 77.9/100, which is 34.1 points above the California state average of 43.8. 53.1% 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 Jolla?
The highest-scoring elementary school in La Jolla is La Jolla Elementary with a Scope Score of 85/100 and 65.2% 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 Jolla schools compare to the state average?
La Jolla elementary schools average a Scope Score of 77.9 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (34.1 points above). The exceeded rate averages 53.1% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 12.4% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 71.3 to 84.7, a 13.4-point spread.
How many schools are in La Jolla?
La Jolla 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.

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