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Elementary Schools in Paso Robles, California

Near Average2024–25 data10 schools · avg 40.0/100

Paso Robles, California has 10 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 40.0/100 — 3.8 points below the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Paso Robles High at 56/100, where 19.6% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Paso Robles schools average 13.1% exceeded standard (state: 21.6%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Chronic absenteeism averages 26.4% (above the state average of 18.1%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
40.0
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
31.4
25.0 – 56.5
Avg Exceeded %
13.1%
State avg: 21.6%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
26.4%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
10
With Scope Scores

How Paso Robles schools compare

Paso Robles's 10 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 40.0 — 3.8 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 25.0 to 56.5, a 31.4-point spread.

The top-ranked school is Paso Robles High with a Scope Score of 56 and 19.6% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism in Paso Robles averages 26.4%, 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 Paso Robles

1 Culture First9 Building Momentum

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

Schools in Paso Robles ranked by Scope Score

#SchoolExceededScore
1Paso Robles High
Paso Robles Joint Unified Building Momentum
19.6%Solid
56/100
2Kermit King Elementary
Paso Robles Joint Unified Building Momentum
23.4%Developing
49/100
3Cappy Culver Elementary
San Miguel Joint Union Building Momentum
14.6%Developing
49/100
4Georgia Brown Dual Immersion Magnet Elementary
Paso Robles Joint Unified Culture First
19.7%Developing
48/100
5Virginia Peterson Elementary
Paso Robles Joint Unified Building Momentum
13.8%Developing
41/100
6Independence High
Paso Robles Joint Unified Building Momentum
5.8%Developing
38/100
7Pat Butler Elementary
Paso Robles Joint Unified Building Momentum
15.3%Developing
34/100
8Winifred Pifer Elementary
Paso Robles Joint Unified Building Momentum
11.9%Needs Support
29/100
9Glen Speck Elementary
Paso Robles Joint Unified Building Momentum
6.5%Needs Support
29/100
10Liberty High (Continuation)
Paso Robles Joint Unified Building Momentum
0.0%Needs Support
25/100

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 Paso Robles

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. Rose Catholic School
Roman Catholic · Grades Pre-K-8 · 214 students
11:1Private

What Scope Scores can't tell you about Paso Robles

  • 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 Paso Robles good?
Paso Robles's 10 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 40.0/100, which is 3.8 points below the California state average of 43.8. 13.1% 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 Paso Robles?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Paso Robles is Paso Robles High with a Scope Score of 56/100 and 19.6% 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 Paso Robles schools compare to the state average?
Paso Robles elementary schools average a Scope Score of 40.0 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (3.8 points below). The exceeded rate averages 13.1% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 26.4% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 25.0 to 56.5, a 31.4-point spread.
How many schools are in Paso Robles?
Paso Robles has 10 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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