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Elementary Schools in Vista, California

Below Average2024–25 data17 schools · avg 36.0/100

Vista, California has 17 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 36.0/100 — 7.8 points below the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Rancho Buena Vista High at 62/100, where 23.9% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Vista schools average 13.8% exceeded standard (state: 21.6%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Chronic absenteeism averages 22.5% (above the state average of 18.1%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
36.0
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
51.2
10.4 – 61.5
Avg Exceeded %
13.8%
State avg: 21.6%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
22.5%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
17
With Scope Scores

How Vista schools compare

Vista's 17 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 36.0 — 7.8 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 10.4 to 61.5, a 51.2-point spread.

The top-ranked school is Rancho Buena Vista High with a Scope Score of 62 and 23.9% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism in Vista averages 22.5%, 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 Vista

1 Strong All-Around1 Culture First15 Building Momentum

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

Schools in Vista ranked by Scope Score

#SchoolExceededScore
1Rancho Buena Vista High
Vista Unified Building Momentum
23.9%Solid
62/100
2Casita Center for Science/Math/Technology
Vista Unified Strong All-Around
39.2%Solid
61/100
3Vista High
Vista Unified Building Momentum
6.6%Developing
50/100
4Vista Magnet Middle School of Technology, Science,
Vista Unified Building Momentum
21.4%Developing
45/100
5Breeze Hill Elementary
Vista Unified Building Momentum
23.7%Developing
43/100
6Joli Ann Leichtag Elementary
San Marcos Unified Building Momentum
21.7%Developing
41/100
7Monte Vista Elementary
Vista Unified Building Momentum
16.2%Developing
40/100
8Vista Innovation and Design Academy
Vista Unified Building Momentum
14.4%Developing
37/100
9Vista Springs Charter
SBE - Vista Springs Charter Culture First
18.8%Developing
37/100
10Vista Academy of Visual and Performing Arts
Vista Unified Building Momentum
11.3%Developing
33/100
11Grapevine Elementary
Vista Unified Building Momentum
10.0%Developing
32/100
12Hannalei Elementary
Vista Unified Building Momentum
9.4%Developing
30/100
13Bobier Elementary
Vista Unified Building Momentum
5.0%Needs Support
27/100
14Foothill Oak Elementary
Vista Unified Building Momentum
5.6%Needs Support
26/100
15Maryland Elementary
Vista Unified Building Momentum
7.3%Needs Support
26/100
16Alta Vista High (Continuation)
Vista Unified Building Momentum
0.0%Needs Support
12/100
17Major General Raymond Murray High
Vista Unified Building Momentum
0.0%Needs Support
10/100

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 Vista

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.

Tri-City Christian School
Amish · Grades Pre-K-12 · 642 students
14:1Private
St. Francis of Assisi Catholic School
Roman Catholic · Grades Pre-K-8 · 221 students
8:1Private
Vista Christian School
African Methodist Episcopal · Grades Pre-K-8 · 175 students
13:1Private
Kids Town Montessori School
Nonsectarian · Grades Pre-K-3 · 31 students
5:1Private
New Haven Yfs
Nonsectarian · Grades 9-12 · 19 students
6:1Private

What Scope Scores can't tell you about Vista

  • 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 Vista good?
Vista's 17 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 36.0/100, which is 7.8 points below the California state average of 43.8. 13.8% 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 Vista?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Vista is Rancho Buena Vista High with a Scope Score of 62/100 and 23.9% 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 Vista schools compare to the state average?
Vista elementary schools average a Scope Score of 36.0 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (7.8 points below). The exceeded rate averages 13.8% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 22.5% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 10.4 to 61.5, a 51.2-point spread.
How many schools are in Vista?
Vista has 17 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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