Schools in 90403 — Santa Monica, California: 90403 schools aren't just reaching proficiency — they're pushing students beyond it.
90403 has 3 ranked schools in Santa Monica, averaging a Scope Score of 72.6/100 — 27.7 points above the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 63.1 to 82.9, a 19.8-point spread. 2 schools rank in the 90th percentile or above statewide.
How 90403 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Franklin Elementary with a Scope Score of 83 and 57.7% of students exceeding standard.
These schools are pushing students past the bar, not just to it. Schools here average 49.1% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.3%.
Chronic absenteeism across 90403 averages 12.0%, below the state average of 17.9%. CDE CAASPP 2025.
How 90403 compares to nearby zip codes
| Zip | City | Schools | Avg Score | vs 90403 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 90403 | Santa Monica | 3 | Strong 72.6/100 | — |
| 90405 | Santa Monica | 6 | Solid 52.6/100 | -20.0 |
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
School archetypes in 90403
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All schools in 90403
ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Franklin Elementary Santa Monica-Malibu Unified High Ceiling | 57.7% | Strong 83/100 |
| 2 | Roosevelt Elementary Santa Monica-Malibu Unified Strong All-Around | 47.4% | Strong 72/100 |
| 3 | Lincoln Middle Santa Monica-Malibu Unified Solid Base | 42.1% | Solid 63/100 |
Schools in 90403 on the map
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.
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