Elementary Schools in Rancho Santa Fe, California: Rancho Santa Fe schools aren't just reaching proficiency — they're pushing students beyond it.
Rancho Santa Fe, California has 2 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 80.1/100 — 35.3 points above the state average of 44.8. The highest-scoring school is Solana Santa Fe Elementary at 84/100, where 63.6% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Rancho Santa Fe schools average 63.3% exceeded standard (state: 21.3%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Of 2 schools, 2 High Ceiling stand out for their performance profiles. Chronic absenteeism averages 8.3% (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 | 2 | Strong 80.1/100 | 63.3% | +35.3 |
| Middle | 1 | Strong 73.5/100 | 53.6% | +30.8 |
How Rancho Santa Fe schools compare
Rancho Santa Fe has 2 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 80.1/100 — 35.3 points above the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025).
The top-ranked school is Solana Santa Fe Elementary with a Scope Score of 84 and 63.6% of students exceeding standard.
These schools are pushing students past the bar, not just to it. Rancho Santa Fe schools average 63.3% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.3%.
Chronic absenteeism in Rancho Santa Fe averages 8.3% — 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 Rancho Santa Fe
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Every school in Rancho Santa Fe
ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Solana Santa Fe Elementary Solana Beach Elementary High Ceiling | 63.6% | Strong 84/100 |
| 2 | R. Roger Rowe Elementary Rancho Santa Fe Elementary High Ceiling | 63.0% | Strong 76/100 |
| 3 | R. Roger Rowe Middle Rancho Santa Fe Elementary High Ceiling | 53.6% | Strong 73/100 |
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 Rancho Santa Fe
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