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Santa Monica · 90405

One ZIP code.Very different school stories.

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Santa Monica HighGrant ElementarySanta Monica Alternative (K-8)John Adams MiddleWill Rogers ElementaryOlympic High (Continuation)90405N ↑
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Census ZIP approximation (ZCTA)

90405 at a glance

90405 (Santa Monica) has 6 public schools in this SchoolScope results directory. Compare schools by their primary reporting level below.

3Elementary schools1Middle school2High schools
2024–25 CAASPP reporting
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Directory coverage, not a complete inventory of every campus. Each school appears at its primary reporting level; K–8 and K–12 campuses can serve additional grades.

One ZIP, different school levels

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Elementary schools

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3 comparable schools · average 51.2/100 · range 42.5–61.4

Middle schools

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1 comparable schools · average 49.4/100 · range 49.4–49.4

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1 comparable schools · average 81.7/100 · range 81.7–81.7

Explore ZIP codes near 90405

ZIPAreaRanked schoolsDistance
90291Venice41.3 mi
90403Santa Monica31.8 mi
90066Los Angeles122.6 mi
90025Los Angeles52.7 mi
90064Los Angeles52.8 mi

Nearby ZIPs use approximate distances between school-location centers. Counts cover ranked comprehensive schools.

Patterns across the ZIP

What kinds of schools are here?

Building Momentum 2Strong All-Around 1Solid Base 1Culture First 1
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Archetypes describe reported patterns, not school quality or fit. Available measures differ by school level.

Schools in 90405

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Elementary schools in 90405 · 3 schools

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Grant Elementary
Santa Monica-Malibu Unified Solid Base
46.0%88th percentile · StrongScope Score 61/100
Santa Monica Alternative (K-8)
Santa Monica-Malibu Unified Culture First
31.4%76th percentile · StrongScope Score 50/100
Will Rogers Elementary
Santa Monica-Malibu Unified Building Momentum
25.0%65th percentile · SolidScope Score 42/100

Middle schools in 90405 · 1 schools

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John Adams Middle
Santa Monica-Malibu Unified Building Momentum
28.2%77th percentile · StrongScope Score 49/100

High schools in 90405 · 2 schools

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Santa Monica High
Santa Monica-Malibu Unified Strong All-Around
46.3%96th percentile · StrongScope Score 82/100
Olympic High (Continuation)
Santa Monica-Malibu Unified continuation high school
11.9%54th percentile · SolidWithin its own school classScope Score 25/100
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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.

Frequently asked questions

How many schools are listed in 90405?
This SchoolScope directory lists 6 public schools in 90405 (Santa Monica) with 2024–25 reporting records. This is directory coverage, not a complete campus inventory. Each school appears under its primary reporting level; a K–8 or K–12 campus may serve additional grades.
Which schools have the highest scores in 90405?
Among comprehensive public schools listed here, the highest Scope Score at each primary reporting level is: Elementary: Grant Elementary (61/100). Middle: John Adams Middle (49/100). High: Santa Monica High (82/100). These are separate level rankings, not a single cross-level league table. A score does not establish fit or enrollment eligibility. See the methodology.
Can I compare elementary, middle, and high schools directly?
Compare schools at the same level and within the same enrollment group. Scope Score formulas and available measures differ by level. The plots show comprehensive public schools separately for each level; individual profiles explain their comparison group.
Are schools in 90405 assigned to every address in that ZIP code?
No. ZIP codes organize mail and school listings; they are not school attendance boundaries. Confirm your address, grade, program, and enrollment requirements directly with the school or district.
What does a SchoolScope pattern mean?
Archetypes summarize patterns in publicly reported academic and school-climate measures. They describe reported results, not a school’s quality or a child’s fit. Open the school profile for reporting years, missing measures, and questions to ask. Read how the patterns are defined.
Where do these results come from?
The underlying public data comes from the California Department of Education, including CAASPP reporting for 2024–25. Scope Scores and archetypes are SchoolScope calculations, not official CDE ratings. View CDE data and SchoolScope’s methodology and limitations.

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