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

Above Average2024–25 data5 schools · avg 59.1/100

Encinitas, California has 5 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 59.1/100 — 15.4 points above the state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Capri Elementary at 63/100, where 38.3% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Encinitas schools average 35.3% exceeded standard (state: 21.6%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Chronic absenteeism averages 9.7% (below the state average of 18.1%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
59.1
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
8.0
55.0 – 63.0
Avg Exceeded %
35.3%
State avg: 21.6%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
9.7%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
5
With Scope Scores
LevelSchoolsAvg ScoreExceededvs State
Elementary5Solid
59.1/100
35.3%+15.4
High2Solid
58.8/100
24.3%+11.3

How Encinitas schools compare

Encinitas has 5 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 59.1/100 — 15.4 points above the state average of 43.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025).

The top-ranked school is Capri Elementary with a Scope Score of 63 and 38.3% of students exceeding standard.

These schools are pushing students past the bar, not just to it. Encinitas schools average 35.3% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.6%.

Chronic absenteeism in Encinitas averages 9.7% — below the state average of 18.1%.

How we score · Exceeded 40% · Met+Exceeded 22% · Growth 15% · Absenteeism 10% · Suspension 5% · ELPAC 5% · Baseline 3%

School archetypes in Encinitas

3 Strong All-Around2 Culture First

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

For the data nerds

Every school in Encinitas

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

#SchoolExceededScore
1San Dieguito HS Academy
San Dieguito Union High Strong All-Around
35.9%Strong
73/100
2Capri Elementary
Encinitas Union Elementary Strong All-Around
38.3%Solid
63/100
3Flora Vista Elementary
Encinitas Union Elementary Strong All-Around
41.0%Solid
62/100
4Paul Ecke-Central Elementary
Encinitas Union Elementary Strong All-Around
33.9%Solid
61/100
5Park Dale Lane Elementary
Encinitas Union Elementary Culture First
32.5%Solid
55/100
6Ocean Knoll Elementary
Encinitas Union Elementary Culture First
30.8%Solid
55/100
7Sunset High (Continuation)
San Dieguito Union High Building Momentum
12.6%Developing
45/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 7 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 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.

The Rhoades School
Nonsectarian · Grades Pre-K-8 · 297 students
12:1Private
Encinitas Country Day School
Nonsectarian · Grades Pre-K-8 · 272 students
8:1Private
Grauer School the
Nonsectarian · Grades 7-12 · 168 students
7:1Private
Pacific Academy
Nonsectarian · Grades Pre-K-12 · 93 students
7:1Private
Montessori School of Encinitas
Nonsectarian · Grades Pre-K · 3 students
2:1Private
What Scope Scores can't tell you about Encinitas

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 Encinitas good?
Encinitas's 5 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 59.1/100, which is 15.4 points above the state average. 35.3% of students exceed the state standard on average (state average: 21.6%). The Scope Score weights seven dimensions: exceeded standard (40%), met standard (22%), grade-level growth (15%), chronic absenteeism (10%), ELPAC proficiency (5%), suspension rate (5%), and baseline proficiency (3%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best elementary school in Encinitas?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Encinitas is Capri Elementary with a Scope Score of 63/100 and 38.3% 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 Encinitas schools compare to the state average?
Encinitas elementary schools average a Scope Score of 59.1/100 — 15.4 points above the state average of 43.8. The exceeded rate averages 35.3% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 9.7% vs. 18.1% statewide.
How many schools are in Encinitas?
Encinitas has 5 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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