Elementary Schools in La Palma, California: La Palma schools aren't just reaching proficiency — they're pushing students beyond it.
La Palma, California has 3 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 64.7/100 — 19.8 points above the state average of 44.8. The highest-scoring school is Los Coyotes Elementary at 72/100, where 58.8% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. La Palma schools average 41.0% exceeded standard (state: 21.3%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Of 3 schools, 1 High Ceiling stand out for their performance profiles. Chronic absenteeism averages 8.6% (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 | 3 | Solid 64.7/100 | 41.0% | +19.8 |
| High | 1 | Solid 61.5/100 | 31.6% | +17.8 |
How La Palma schools compare
La Palma has 3 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 64.7/100 — 19.8 points above the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025).
The top-ranked school is Los Coyotes Elementary with a Scope Score of 72 and 58.8% of students exceeding standard.
These schools are pushing students past the bar, not just to it. La Palma schools average 41.0% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.3%.
Chronic absenteeism in La Palma averages 8.6% — 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 La Palma
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Every school in La Palma
ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Los Coyotes Elementary Centralia Elementary High Ceiling | 58.8% | Strong 72/100 |
| 2 | Steve Luther Elementary Cypress Elementary Strong All-Around | 32.0% | Solid 66/100 |
| 3 | John F. Kennedy High Anaheim Union High Strong All-Around | 31.6% | Solid 61/100 |
| 4 | George B. Miller Elementary Centralia Elementary Culture First | 32.3% | Solid 56/100 |
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 La Palma
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