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Elementary Schools in Tustin, California

12 schools ranked by our 6-dimension composite score — exceeded vs. met standard, growth, absenteeism, suspension, and baseline proficiency.

How Tustin schools compare

Tustin's 12 ranked elementary schools average a composite score of 50.4 — 4.8 points above the California state average of 45.5. Scores range from 32.6 to 70.3, a 37.6-point spread.

The top-ranked school is Peters Canyon Elementary with a composite of 70.3 and 53.0% of students exceeding standard.

High-ceiling schools: Tustin schools average 24.2% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.0%. These schools aren't just getting students to proficiency, they're pushing them further.

Chronic absenteeism in Tustin averages 14.6%, which is above the state average of 18.7%.

Avg Composite
50.4
State avg: 45.5
Score Range
37.6
32.6 – 70.3
Avg Exceeded %
24.2%
State avg: 21.0%
Schools Ranked
12
With composite scores
# School County Score Exceeded Met+ Absent Susp.
1 Peters Canyon Elementary
Tustin Unified
Orange 70.3 53.0% 74.2% 9.4% 0.0%
2 Ladera Elementary
Tustin Unified
Orange 66.9 47.0% 70.9% 5.7% 0.0%
3 Heritage Elementary
Tustin Unified
Orange 65.6 47.1% 72.0% 7.5% 1.8%
4 Tustin Connect
Tustin Unified
Orange 63.9 37.9% 64.7% 6.5% 0.0%
5 Tustin Ranch Elementary
Tustin Unified
Orange 55.9 25.2% 53.0% 10.3% 0.2%
6 Barbara Benson Elementary
Tustin Unified
Orange 50.8 18.3% 41.0% 19.5% 0.3%
7 Benjamin F. Beswick Elementary
Tustin Unified
Orange 45.1 12.1% 33.0% 18.3% 0.9%
8 OCCS:CHEP/PCHS
Orange County Department of Education
Orange 43.6 14.8% 45.4% 26.7% 0.0%
9 W. R. Nelson Elementary
Tustin Unified
Orange 39.4 12.2% 28.8% 13.6% 0.8%
10 Robert Heideman Elementary
Tustin Unified
Orange 36.8 11.1% 29.0% 17.4% 0.0%
11 Sycamore Magnet Academy
Tustin Unified
Orange 33.5 4.9% 20.4% 16.9% 3.3%
12 Helen Estock Elementary
Tustin Unified
Orange 32.6 6.4% 18.0% 23.5% 2.9%