Schools in 90405 — Santa Monica, California: 90405 schools aren't just reaching proficiency — they're pushing students beyond it.
90405 has 6 ranked schools in Santa Monica, averaging a Scope Score of 52.6/100 — 7.7 points above the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 22.0 to 73.8, a 51.8-point spread. 1 school ranks in the 90th percentile or above statewide.
How 90405 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Santa Monica High with a Scope Score of 74 and 46.3% of students exceeding standard.
These schools are pushing students past the bar, not just to it. Schools here average 31.5% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.3%.
Chronic absenteeism across 90405 averages 21.2%, above the state average of 17.9%. CDE CAASPP 2025.
How 90405 compares to nearby zip codes
| Zip | City | Schools | Avg Score | vs 90405 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 90405 | Santa Monica | 6 | Solid 52.6/100 | — |
| 90403 | Santa Monica | 3 | Strong 72.6/100 | +20.0 |
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
School archetypes in 90405
Hidden gems: 2 schools in 90405 are classified as On the Rise or Growth Engine — showing positive growth trajectories that raw proficiency scores alone don't capture. These are schools where students leave with more than they arrived with.
Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more
All schools in 90405
ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Santa Monica High Santa Monica-Malibu Unified Strong All-Around | 46.3% | Strong 74/100 |
| 2 | Grant Elementary Santa Monica-Malibu Unified Solid Base | 46.0% | Solid 65/100 |
| 3 | Santa Monica Alternative (K-8) Santa Monica-Malibu Unified On the Rise | 31.4% | Solid 54/100 |
| 4 | John Adams Middle Santa Monica-Malibu Unified Building Momentum | 28.2% | Solid 53/100 |
| 5 | Will Rogers Elementary Santa Monica-Malibu Unified Growth Engine | 25.0% | Developing 48/100 |
| 6 | Olympic High (Continuation) Santa Monica-Malibu Unified Building Momentum | 11.9% | Needs Support 22/100 |
Schools in 90405 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