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Elementary Schools in Malibu, California

Above Average2024–25 data4 schools · avg 60.0/100

Malibu, California has 4 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 60.0/100 — 16.3 points above the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Malibu High at 71/100, where 29.4% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Malibu schools average 33.2% exceeded standard (state: 21.6%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Chronic absenteeism averages 21.9% (above the state average of 18.1%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
60.0
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
20.4
50.5 – 70.9
Avg Exceeded %
33.2%
State avg: 21.6%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
21.9%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
4
With Scope Scores

How Malibu schools compare

Malibu's 4 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 60.0 — 16.3 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 50.5 to 70.9, a 20.4-point spread.

The top-ranked school is Malibu High with a Scope Score of 71 and 29.4% of students exceeding standard.

High-ceiling schools: Malibu schools average 33.2% 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 Malibu averages 21.9%, which is below 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 Malibu

1 Strong All-Around1 Solid Base2 Building Momentum

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

Schools in Malibu ranked by Scope Score

#SchoolExceededScore
1Malibu High
Santa Monica-Malibu Unified Building Momentum
29.4%Strong
71/100
2Webster Elementary
Santa Monica-Malibu Unified Strong All-Around
43.1%Solid
64/100
3Malibu Middle
Santa Monica-Malibu Unified Building Momentum
28.1%Solid
55/100
4Malibu Elementary
Santa Monica-Malibu Unified Solid Base
32.3%Solid
50/100

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 Malibu

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.

Our Lady of Malibu School
Roman Catholic · Grades Pre-K-8 · 101 students
7:1Private
Sycamore School
Nonsectarian · Grades Pre-K-5 · 35 students
6:1Private
Mckinna Learning Center
Nonsectarian · Grades 2-8 · 16 students
4:1Private

What Scope Scores can't tell you about Malibu

  • 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 Malibu good?
Malibu's 4 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 60.0/100, which is 16.3 points above the California state average of 43.8. 33.2% 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 Malibu?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Malibu is Malibu High with a Scope Score of 71/100 and 29.4% 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 Malibu schools compare to the state average?
Malibu elementary schools average a Scope Score of 60.0 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (16.3 points above). The exceeded rate averages 33.2% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 21.9% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 50.5 to 70.9, a 20.4-point spread.
How many schools are in Malibu?
Malibu has 4 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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