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Elementary Schools in Walnut, California: Walnut schools aren't just reaching proficiency — they're pushing students beyond it.

Above Average2024–25 data6 schools · avg 64.8/100

Walnut, California has 6 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 64.8/100 — 19.9 points above the state average of 44.8. The highest-scoring school is Leonard G. Westhoff Elementary at 74/100, where 55.3% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Walnut schools average 42.9% exceeded standard (state: 21.3%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Of 6 schools, 2 High Ceiling stand out for their performance profiles. Chronic absenteeism averages 7.5% (below the state average of 17.9%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
64.8
State avg: 44.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
20.5
53.9 – 74.3
Avg Exceeded %
42.9%
State avg: 21.3%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
7.5%
State avg: 17.9%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
6
With Scope Scores
LevelSchoolsAvg ScoreExceededvs State
Elementary6Solid
64.8/100
42.9%+19.9
High1Strong
71.7/100
47.0%+28.0
Middle2Strong
74.2/100
49.4%+31.6

How Walnut schools compare

Walnut has 6 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 64.8/100 — 19.9 points above the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025).

The top-ranked school is Leonard G. Westhoff Elementary with a Scope Score of 74 and 55.3% of students exceeding standard.

These schools are pushing students past the bar, not just to it. Walnut schools average 42.9% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.3%.

Chronic absenteeism in Walnut averages 7.5% — 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 Walnut

3 Strong All-Around2 High Ceiling1 Building Momentum

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

For the data nerds

Every school in Walnut

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

#SchoolExceededScore
1South Pointe Middle
Walnut Valley Unified High Ceiling
55.5%Strong
78/100
2Leonard G. Westhoff Elementary
Walnut Valley Unified High Ceiling
55.3%Strong
74/100
3Walnut Elementary
Walnut Valley Unified High Ceiling
52.5%Strong
73/100
4Walnut High
Walnut Valley Unified Strong All-Around
47.0%Strong
72/100
5Suzanne Middle
Walnut Valley Unified Strong All-Around
43.2%Strong
70/100
6Vejar Elementary
Walnut Valley Unified Strong All-Around
40.4%Solid
66/100
7Cyrus J. Morris Elementary
Walnut Valley Unified Strong All-Around
43.3%Solid
63/100
8Ybarra Academy for the Arts and Technology
Rowland Unified Strong All-Around
27.1%Solid
59/100
9Stanley G. Oswalt Academy
Rowland Unified Building Momentum
38.7%Solid
54/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 9 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 Walnut

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.

Tzu Chi Elementary School
Nonsectarian · Grades Pre-K-5 · 88 students
10:1Private
Tzu Chi Elementary Satoa
Nonsectarian · Grades Pre-K-5 · 65 students
8:1Private
Allais School
Nonsectarian · Grades 2-11 · 48 students
6:1Private
Bright Star Montessori Academy
Nonsectarian · Grades Pre-K-TK · 20 students
10:1Private
Discovery World Montessori
Nonsectarian · Grades Pre-K-5 · 16 students
5:1Private
What Scope Scores can't tell you about Walnut

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 Walnut good?
Walnut's 6 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 64.8/100, which is 19.9 points above the state average. 42.9% 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 Walnut?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Walnut is Leonard G. Westhoff Elementary with a Scope Score of 74/100 and 55.3% 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 Walnut schools compare to the state average?
Walnut elementary schools average a Scope Score of 64.8/100 — 19.9 points above the state average of 44.8. The exceeded rate averages 42.9% vs. 21.3% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 7.5% vs. 17.9% statewide.
How many schools are in Walnut?
Walnut has 6 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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