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Schools in 92833 — Fullerton, California: 92833 schools average 9.7 points above the state — but the range is 51.3 points wide.

92833 has 7 ranked schools in Fullerton, averaging a Scope Score of 50.7/100 — 9.7 points above the state average of 41.0 (a state average weighted to 92833's own mix of school levels; CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 29.6 to 80.9, a 51.3-point spread. 2 schools rank in the 90th percentile or above statewide.

How 92833 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Sunny Hills High with a Scope Score of 81 and 48.1% of students exceeding standard.

Students here are going past the bar, not just to it. Schools here average 27.8% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.1%, itself weighted to 92833's own level mix.

Cohort growth among 92833's elementary schools — the returning cohort, 2023 G3 → 2025 G5 — averages +80 scale-score points across 6 schools in 92833 with a large enough tested cohort. Scale scores rise with grade for nearly every school, so this describes the cohort's trajectory, not a ranking against other zip codes — worth examining school by school.

Chronic absenteeism across 92833 averages 9.9%, below the state average of 18.6%, weighted to 92833's own level mix. CDE CAASPP 2025.

How 92833 compares to nearby zip codes

ZipCityMilesSchoolsAvg Scorevs 92833
92833Fullerton750.7/100
92832Fullerton1.6542.6/100-8.2
90621Buena Park2.0640.0/100-10.7
92801Anaheim2.41135.7/100-15.1
92835Fullerton2.9461.8/100+11.1
90638La Mirada3.7944.7/100-6.1

Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

School archetypes in 92833

1 Strong All-Around1 High Ceiling1 Growth Engine1 On the Rise+1 other2 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 2 schools in 92833 are classified as Growth Engine or On the Rise — 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

For the data nerds

All schools in 92833

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

Figures
Score range29.6 – 80.9
51.3 pts SchoolScope composite
Chronic absenteeismstate avg 18.6% (level-matched)

Elementary Schools (6)

avg 45.7/1006 ranked elementary schools2 Strong, 2 Solid, +2 more
#SchoolExceededScore
1Robert C. Fisler Elementary
Fullerton Elementary High Ceiling
57.1%Strong
71/100
2Sunset Lane Elementary
Fullerton Elementary Growth Engine
39.6%Strong
64/100
3Pacific Drive Elementary
Fullerton Elementary On the Rise
11.8%Solid
42/100
4Fern Drive Elementary
Fullerton Elementary Culture First
16.8%Solid
38/100
5Valencia Park Elementary
Fullerton Elementary Building Momentum
9.9%Developing
30/100
6Orangethorpe Elementary
Fullerton Elementary Building Momentum
11.2%Developing
30/100

High Schools (1)

avg 80.9/1001 ranked high schools1 Strong
#SchoolExceededScore
1Sunny Hills High
Fullerton Joint Union High Strong All-Around
48.1%Strong
81/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 7 schools in 92833Methodology · Explore all schools

Schools in 92833 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.

What Scope Scores can't tell you about 92833

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

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in 92833 (Fullerton) good?
92833 has 7 ranked schools in Fullerton, averaging a Scope Score of 50.7/100 — 9.7 points above the state average, a benchmark weighted to 92833's own mix of school levels. 27.8% of students exceed the state standard on average. Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best school in 92833?
The highest-scoring school in zip code 92833 is Sunny Hills High with a Scope Score of 81/100 and 48.1% of students exceeding the state standard. See full methodology.
How do 92833 schools compare to the state average?
Schools in zip code 92833 average a Scope Score of 50.7/100 — 9.7 points above the state average of 41.0, a state average weighted to zip code 92833's own mix of school levels. The exceeded rate averages 27.8% vs. 21.1% statewide (also level-weighted).
How many schools are in zip code 92833?
Zip code 92833 has 7 ranked schools with Scope Scores. Schools are ranked using a weighted composite of CAASPP test performance, growth trajectory, chronic absenteeism, and suspension rate. Schools with insufficient testing data are not ranked.
What does the Scope Score measure?
The Scope Score is SchoolScope's composite rating (0–100), built from publicly available California school data across academic-performance and school-climate signals. Full methodology and weights.