Schools in 92651 — Laguna Beach, California: 92651 schools aren't just reaching proficiency — they're pushing students beyond it.
92651 has 4 ranked schools in Laguna Beach, averaging a Scope Score of 67.9/100 — 23.0 points above the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 61.6 to 73.8, a 12.2-point spread. 3 schools rank in the 90th percentile or above statewide.
How 92651 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Top of the World Elementary with a Scope Score of 74 and 53.0% of students exceeding standard.
These schools are pushing students past the bar, not just to it. Schools here average 44.1% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.3%.
Average proficiency falls 4.0 percentage points from grade 3 to grade 5 across 92651. This pattern in test scores may reflect a variety of factors and is worth examining school by school.
Chronic absenteeism across 92651 averages 10.8%, below the state average of 17.9%. CDE CAASPP 2025.
How 92651 compares to nearby zip codes
| Zip | City | Schools | Avg Score | vs 92651 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 92651 | Laguna Beach | 4 | Solid 67.9/100 | — |
| 92649 | Huntington Beach | 4 | Solid 54.7/100 | -13.1 |
| 92653 | Laguna Hills | 3 | Solid 52.7/100 | -15.1 |
| 92648 | Huntington Beach | 5 | Solid 63.1/100 | -4.8 |
| 92647 | Huntington Beach | 12 | Solid 50.7/100 | -17.2 |
| 92655 | Westminster | 3 | Solid 53.6/100 | -14.3 |
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
School archetypes in 92651
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All schools in 92651
ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Top of the World Elementary Laguna Beach Unified High Ceiling | 53.0% | Strong 74/100 |
| 2 | Laguna Beach High Laguna Beach Unified Strong All-Around | 41.8% | Solid 68/100 |
| 3 | Thurston Middle Laguna Beach Unified Building Momentum | 38.9% | Solid 68/100 |
| 4 | El Morro Elementary Laguna Beach Unified Solid Base | 42.8% | Solid 62/100 |
Schools in 92651 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