Elementary Schools in Encinitas, California: Encinitas schools aren't just reaching proficiency — they're pushing students beyond it.
Encinitas, California has 7 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 56.7/100 — 11.8 points above the state average of 44.8. The highest-scoring school is Capri Elementary at 64/100, where 38.3% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Encinitas schools average 32.9% exceeded standard (state: 21.3%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Chronic absenteeism averages 8.6% (below the state average of 17.9%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
| Level | Schools | Avg Score | Exceeded | vs State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | 7 | Solid 56.7/100 | 32.9% | +11.8 |
| High | 2 | Solid 53.4/100 | 24.3% | +9.7 |
How Encinitas schools compare
Encinitas has 7 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 56.7/100 — 11.8 points above the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025).
The top-ranked school is Capri Elementary with a Scope Score of 64 and 38.3% of students exceeding standard.
These schools are pushing students past the bar, not just to it. Encinitas schools average 32.9% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.3%.
Chronic absenteeism in Encinitas averages 8.6% — below the state average of 17.9%.
How we score · Weighted composite of test performance, growth, and school climate · Full weights on the methodology page
School archetypes in Encinitas
Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more
Every school in Encinitas
ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Dieguito HS Academy San Dieguito Union High Strong All-Around | 35.9% | Solid 66/100 |
| 2 | Capri Elementary Encinitas Union Elementary Strong All-Around | 38.3% | Solid 64/100 |
| 3 | Paul Ecke-Central Elementary Encinitas Union Elementary Strong All-Around | 33.9% | Solid 60/100 |
| 4 | Flora Vista Elementary Encinitas Union Elementary Strong All-Around | 41.0% | Solid 59/100 |
| 5 | JCS - Mountain Oaks Julian Union Elementary Culture First | 33.5% | Solid 57/100 |
| 6 | Park Dale Lane Elementary Encinitas Union Elementary Culture First | 32.5% | Solid 56/100 |
| 7 | Ocean Knoll Elementary Encinitas Union Elementary Culture First | 30.8% | Solid 54/100 |
| 8 | JCS - Cedar Cove Julian Union Elementary Culture First | 20.3% | Developing 47/100 |
| 9 | Sunset High (Continuation) San Dieguito Union High Building Momentum | 12.6% | Developing 40/100 |
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 Encinitas
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.
Numbers tell you whether students are clearing the bar. A school visit tells you whether they're happy doing it. These metrics are intentionally missing from the Scope Score: class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality; arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs; teacher experience and turnover; campus safety and social-emotional support; parent and community engagement; quality of special education and gifted programs; how school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access. Full methodology