Elementary Schools in Huntington Beach, California: Huntington Beach schools aren't just reaching proficiency — they're pushing students beyond it.
Huntington Beach, California has 19 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 58.7/100 — 13.9 points above the state average of 44.8. The highest-scoring school is Newland (William T.) Elementary at 80/100, where 63.5% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Huntington Beach schools average 36.9% exceeded standard (state: 21.3%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Of 19 schools, 3 High Ceiling stand out for their performance profiles. Chronic absenteeism averages 10.0% (below the state average of 17.9%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
| Level | Schools | Avg Score | Exceeded | vs State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | 19 | Solid 58.7/100 | 36.9% | +13.9 |
| High | 4 | Solid 56.3/100 | 26.4% | +12.6 |
| Middle | 6 | Solid 58.9/100 | 34.2% | +16.3 |
How Huntington Beach schools compare
Huntington Beach has 19 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 58.7/100 — 13.9 points above the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025).
The top-ranked school is Newland (William T.) Elementary with a Scope Score of 80 and 63.5% of students exceeding standard.
These schools are pushing students past the bar, not just to it. Huntington Beach schools average 36.9% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.3%.
Chronic absenteeism in Huntington Beach averages 10.0% — below the state average of 17.9%.
How we score · Weighted composite of test performance, growth, and school climate · Full weights on the methodology page
School archetypes in Huntington Beach
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Every school in Huntington Beach
ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Newland (William T.) Elementary Fountain Valley Elementary High Ceiling | 63.5% | Strong 80/100 |
| 2 | Oka (Isojiro) Elementary Fountain Valley Elementary High Ceiling | 58.7% | Strong 75/100 |
| 3 | Ralph E. Hawes Elementary Huntington Beach City Elementary High Ceiling | 52.4% | Strong 75/100 |
| 4 | Huntington Seacliff Elementary Huntington Beach City Elementary Strong All-Around | 49.4% | Strong 73/100 |
| 5 | Circle View Elementary Ocean View Strong All-Around | 48.7% | Strong 72/100 |
| 6 | Isaac L. Sowers Middle Huntington Beach City Elementary Strong All-Around | 37.7% | Solid 66/100 |
| 7 | Agnes L. Smith Elementary Huntington Beach City Elementary Strong All-Around | 42.4% | Solid 65/100 |
| 8 | S. A. Moffett Elementary Huntington Beach City Elementary Strong All-Around | 42.7% | Solid 65/100 |
| 9 | Mesa View Middle Ocean View Strong All-Around | 42.3% | Solid 65/100 |
| 10 | Huntington Beach High Huntington Beach Union High Strong All-Around | 30.1% | Solid 64/100 |
| 11 | Village View Elementary Ocean View Strong All-Around | 24.4% | Solid 63/100 |
| 12 | Marina High Huntington Beach Union High Strong All-Around | 33.0% | Solid 62/100 |
| 13 | Talbert (Samuel E.) Middle Fountain Valley Elementary Solid Base | 37.3% | Solid 62/100 |
| 14 | Edison High Huntington Beach Union High Strong All-Around | 29.3% | Solid 61/100 |
| 15 | Ada Clegg Elementary Westminster Strong All-Around | 36.5% | Solid 60/100 |
| 16 | John H. Eader Elementary Huntington Beach City Elementary Strong All-Around | 46.0% | Solid 59/100 |
| 17 | Schroeder Elementary Westminster Solid Base | 38.9% | Solid 58/100 |
| 18 | Ethel Dwyer Middle Huntington Beach City Elementary Building Momentum | 32.9% | Solid 57/100 |
| 19 | Kinetic Academy Huntington Beach City Elementary Culture First | 29.9% | Solid 57/100 |
| 20 | Helen Stacey Middle Westminster Building Momentum | 28.4% | Solid 56/100 |
| 21 | Hope View Elementary Ocean View Culture First | 32.0% | Solid 55/100 |
| 22 | John R. Peterson Elementary Huntington Beach City Elementary Culture First | 34.7% | Solid 53/100 |
| 23 | College View Elementary Ocean View Culture First | 22.7% | Solid 52/100 |
| 24 | Lake View Elementary Ocean View Building Momentum | 26.6% | Solid 51/100 |
| 25 | Marine View Middle Ocean View Building Momentum | 26.6% | Developing 47/100 |
| 26 | Harbour View Elementary Ocean View Culture First | 30.2% | Developing 47/100 |
| 27 | Ocean View High Huntington Beach Union High Building Momentum | 13.2% | Developing 40/100 |
| 28 | Golden View Elementary Ocean View Culture First | 14.7% | Developing 36/100 |
| 29 | Oak View Elementary Ocean View Building Momentum | 6.8% | 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 Huntington Beach
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.
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