Elementary Schools in Norwalk, California: Norwalk schools average near the state. The 38.2-point spread is where the choice actually lives.

Near Average2024–25 data15 schools · avg 45.7/100

Norwalk, California has 15 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 45.7/100 — within 0.9 points of the state average of 44.8. The highest-scoring school is Cresson Elementary at 66/100, where 28.0% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Norwalk schools average 21.4% exceeded standard (state: 21.3%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Chronic absenteeism averages 18.6% (near the state average of 17.9%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score

45.7

State avg: 44.8

SchoolScope composite

Score Range

38.2

28.0 – 66.2

Avg Exceeded %

21.4%

State avg: 21.3%

CDE CAASPP 2025

Chronic Absenteeism

18.6%

State avg: 17.9%

CDE Attendance 2025

Schools Ranked

With Scope Scores

Level	Schools	Avg Score	Exceeded	vs State
Elementary	15	Developing 45.7/100	21.4%	+0.9
High	2	Developing 49.4/100	14.2%	+5.7
Middle	4	Developing 43.4/100	14.5%	+0.7

How Norwalk schools compare

Norwalk has 15 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 45.7/100 — within 0.9 points of the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025).

The top-ranked school is Cresson Elementary with a Scope Score of 66 and 28.0% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism in Norwalk averages 18.6% — near 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 Norwalk

4 Strong All-Around1 Culture First10 Building Momentum

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

For the data nerds

Every school in Norwalk

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

#	School	Exceeded	Score
1	Cresson Elementary Little Lake City Elementary Strong All-Around	28.0%	Solid 66/100
2	Julia B. Morrison Elementary Norwalk-La Mirada Unified Strong All-Around	37.1%	Solid 61/100
3	Studebaker Elementary Little Lake City Elementary Strong All-Around	27.9%	Solid 60/100
4	Lakeland Elementary Little Lake City Elementary Strong All-Around	32.8%	Solid 59/100
5	Paddison Elementary Little Lake City Elementary Building Momentum	39.2%	Solid 57/100
6	Norwalk High Norwalk-La Mirada Unified Building Momentum	18.2%	Solid 54/100
7	Lakeside Middle Little Lake City Elementary Building Momentum	22.6%	Solid 53/100
8	William W. Orr Elementary Little Lake City Elementary Building Momentum	29.6%	Developing 49/100
9	John H. Glenn High Norwalk-La Mirada Unified Building Momentum	10.3%	Developing 45/100
10	D. D. Johnston Elementary Norwalk-La Mirada Unified Building Momentum	23.3%	Developing 45/100
11	Los Alisos Middle Norwalk-La Mirada Unified Building Momentum	14.3%	Developing 43/100
12	New River Elementary Norwalk-La Mirada Unified Building Momentum	9.0%	Developing 42/100
13	Corvallis Middle Norwalk-La Mirada Unified Building Momentum	13.5%	Developing 42/100
14	Anna M. Glazier Elementary Norwalk-La Mirada Unified Building Momentum	11.4%	Developing 41/100
15	John H. Nuffer Elementary Norwalk-La Mirada Unified Building Momentum	10.7%	Developing 39/100
16	Loretta Lampton Elementary Norwalk-La Mirada Unified Building Momentum	17.3%	Developing 37/100
17	John Dolland Elementary Norwalk-La Mirada Unified Building Momentum	24.5%	Developing 36/100
18	Nettie L. Waite Middle Norwalk-La Mirada Unified Building Momentum	7.6%	Developing 35/100
19	Arturo Sanchez Elementary Norwalk-La Mirada Unified Culture First	11.3%	Developing 34/100
20	Thomas B. Moffitt Elementary Norwalk-La Mirada Unified Building Momentum	7.7%	Developing 32/100
21	Earl E. Edmondson Elementary Norwalk-La Mirada Unified Building Momentum	10.9%	Needs Support 28/100

Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 21 schoolsMethodology · Explore all schools

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 Norwalk

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.

St. Linus Catholic Elementary School

Roman Catholic · Grades Pre-K-8 · 193 students

16:1Private

St. John of God School

Roman Catholic · Grades Pre-K-8 · 101 students

17:1Private

New Harvest Christian School

Brethren · Grades Pre-K-12 · 67 students

5:1Private

Joyland Preschool

Nonsectarian · Grades Pre-K-TK · 29 students

15:1Private

What Scope Scores can't tell you about Norwalk

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

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in Norwalk good?

Norwalk's 15 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 45.7/100, which is within 0.9 points of the state average. 21.4% of students exceed the state standard on average (state average: 21.3%). The Scope Score weights 6 dimensions for elementary schools: exceeded standard (38%), grade 3-to-5 growth (27%), met or exceeded (proficient) (20%), chronic absenteeism (5%), suspension rate (5%), and ELPAC English Learner proficiency (5%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

What is the best elementary school in Norwalk?

The highest-scoring elementary school in Norwalk is Cresson Elementary with a Scope Score of 66/100 and 28.0% 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 Norwalk schools compare to the state average?

Norwalk elementary schools average a Scope Score of 45.7/100 — within 0.9 points of the state average of 44.8. The exceeded rate averages 21.4% vs. 21.3% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 18.6% vs. 17.9% statewide.

How many schools are in Norwalk?

Norwalk has 15 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 seven dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade 3–5 growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, ELPAC English Learner proficiency, and baseline 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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