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Elementary Schools in Atascadero, California

Near Average2024–25 data9 schools · avg 41.5/100

Atascadero, California has 9 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 41.5/100 — 2.3 points below the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Atascadero High at 53/100, where 23.9% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Atascadero schools average 18.5% exceeded standard (state: 21.6%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Chronic absenteeism averages 27.4% (above the state average of 18.1%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
41.5
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
33.0
19.6 – 52.5
Avg Exceeded %
18.5%
State avg: 21.6%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
27.4%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
9
With Scope Scores

How Atascadero schools compare

Atascadero's 9 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 41.5 — 2.3 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 19.6 to 52.5, a 33.0-point spread.

The top-ranked school is Atascadero High with a Scope Score of 53 and 23.9% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism in Atascadero averages 27.4%, which is below the state average of 18.1%.

How we score · Scope Score weights exceeded (40%), met (22%), growth (15%), absenteeism (10%), suspension (5%), ELPAC (5%), baseline (3%)

Schools in Atascadero ranked by Scope Score

#SchoolExceededScore
1Atascadero High
Atascadero Unified Building Momentum
23.9%Solid
53/100
2Monterey Road Elementary
Atascadero Unified Building Momentum
29.2%Solid
52/100
3San Gabriel Elementary
Atascadero Unified Building Momentum
27.3%Developing
48/100
4Atascadero Choices in Education Academy (ACE)
Atascadero Unified Building Momentum
15.5%Developing
48/100
5Fine Arts Academy
Atascadero Unified Building Momentum
17.7%Developing
47/100
6San Benito Elementary
Atascadero Unified Building Momentum
19.3%Developing
41/100
7Atascadero Middle
Atascadero Unified Building Momentum
18.6%Developing
37/100
8Santa Rosa Road Academic Academy
Atascadero Unified Building Momentum
12.3%Needs Support
28/100
9Paloma Creek High
Atascadero Unified Building Momentum
2.9%Needs Support
20/100

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 Atascadero

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.

North County Christian School
Brethren · Grades Pre-K-8 · 82 students
10:1Private
Childrens House Montessori School
Nonsectarian · Grades Pre-K-6 · 56 students
9:1Private

What Scope Scores can't tell you about Atascadero

  • Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
  • Quality of arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs
  • Teacher experience, turnover, and professional development
  • Campus safety, bullying climate, and social-emotional support
  • Parent and community engagement levels
  • Quality of special education and gifted programs
  • How school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access

Scope Scores measure academic performance and school climate using public data. They are one lens among many. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in Atascadero good?
Atascadero's 9 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 41.5/100, which is 2.3 points below the California state average of 43.8. 18.5% of students exceed the state standard on average (state average: 21.6%). The Scope Score weights six dimensions: exceeded standard (40%), met standard (22%), grade-level growth (15%), chronic absenteeism (10%), suspension rate (5%), and ELPAC proficiency (5%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best elementary school in Atascadero?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Atascadero is Atascadero High with a Scope Score of 53/100 and 23.9% 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 Atascadero schools compare to the state average?
Atascadero elementary schools average a Scope Score of 41.5 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (2.3 points below). The exceeded rate averages 18.5% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 27.4% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 19.6 to 52.5, a 33.0-point spread.
How many schools are in Atascadero?
Atascadero has 9 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 six dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade 3–5 growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, and ELPAC English Learner 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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