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Elementary Schools in Aptos, California: Aptos schools average 4.6 points above the state — but the range is 22.1 points wide.

Near Average2024–25 data3 schools · avg 49.4/100

Aptos, California has 3 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 49.4/100 — 4.6 points above the state average of 44.8. The highest-scoring school is Valencia Elementary at 57/100, where 32.6% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Aptos schools average 23.3% exceeded standard (state: 21.3%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Chronic absenteeism averages 17.0% (near the state average of 17.9%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
49.4
State avg: 44.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
22.1
35.1 – 57.2
Avg Exceeded %
23.3%
State avg: 21.3%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
17.0%
State avg: 17.9%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
3
With Scope Scores
LevelSchoolsAvg ScoreExceededvs State
Elementary3Developing
49.4/100
23.3%+4.6
High2Developing
43.3/100
11.0%-0.4

How Aptos schools compare

Aptos has 3 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 49.4/100 — 4.6 points above the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025).

The top-ranked school is Valencia Elementary with a Scope Score of 57 and 32.6% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism in Aptos averages 17.0% — near the state average of 17.9%.

How we score · Weighted composite of test performance, growth, and school climate · Full weights on the methodology page

For the data nerds

Every school in Aptos

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

#SchoolExceededScore
1Valencia Elementary
Pajaro Valley Unified Building Momentum
32.6%Solid
57/100
2Rio del Mar Elementary
Pajaro Valley Unified Building Momentum
26.3%Solid
56/100
3Aptos High
Pajaro Valley Unified Building Momentum
15.8%Solid
53/100
4Mar Vista Elementary
Pajaro Valley Unified Building Momentum
11.1%Developing
35/100
5Delta Charter
Santa Cruz City High Building Momentum
6.1%Developing
34/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 5 schoolsMethodology · Explore all schools

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.

Private Schools in Aptos

Private schools don't participate in California's standardized testing (CAASPP) and cannot be scored or ranked. Showing enrollment, student-teacher ratio, and affiliation where available.

Twin Lakes Christian School
Brethren · Grades Pre-K-8 · 398 students
17:1Private
Orchard School
Nonsectarian · Grades Pre-K-6 · 45 students
7:1Private
What Scope Scores can't tell you about Aptos

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 Aptos good?
Aptos's 3 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 49.4/100, which is 4.6 points above the state average. 23.3% of students exceed the state standard on average (state average: 21.3%). The Scope Score weights 6 dimensions for elementary schools: exceeded standard (38%), grade 3-to-5 growth (27%), met or exceeded (proficient) (20%), chronic absenteeism (5%), suspension rate (5%), and ELPAC English Learner proficiency (5%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best elementary school in Aptos?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Aptos is Valencia Elementary with a Scope Score of 57/100 and 32.6% of students exceeding the state standard. Rankings are based on SchoolScope's 2025 Scope Score, which measures academic performance and school climate using publicly available California data. See full methodology.
How do Aptos schools compare to the state average?
Aptos elementary schools average a Scope Score of 49.4/100 — 4.6 points above the state average of 44.8. The exceeded rate averages 23.3% vs. 21.3% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 17.0% vs. 17.9% statewide.
How many schools are in Aptos?
Aptos has 3 ranked elementary 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 proprietary composite rating (0–100) based on seven dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade 3–5 growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, ELPAC English Learner proficiency, and baseline proficiency. Unlike single-number ratings, the Scope Score separates students who "exceeded" from those who "met" the standard — revealing whether a school pushes students beyond proficiency or paces toward it. Full methodology and weights.

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