Top of the World Elementary
Laguna Beach, CA · Laguna Beach Unified · Grades K-5
240th of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 96%· Stable
Top of the World Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks Top of the World Elementary 240th of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 96% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 97th in 2015 to 96th in 2025.
Top of the World Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 284 students tested
Top of the World Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 552 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 79.9% | 60.7% | ▼ 19.2 pts | |
| Two or more races | 8.5% | 22.3% | ▲ 13.8 pts | |
| Hispanic | 6.1% | 12.0% | ▲ 5.9 pts | |
| Asian | 4.9% | 4.7% | ▼ 0.2 pts |
Homes near Top of the World Elementary
Typical home value $3.11M in zip 92651 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Top of the World Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 10Canyon Vista ElementaryCapistrano Unified · 1.5 mi away85th of 5,659
ELA 88% · Math 83% - 8Wood Canyon ElementaryCapistrano Unified · 1.9 mi away1,534th of 5,659
ELA 60% · Math 51% - 9Moulton ElementaryCapistrano Unified · 2.1 mi away701st of 5,659
ELA 69% · Math 70% - 9Oak Grove ElementaryCapistrano Unified · 2.3 mi away645th of 5,659
ELA 69% · Math 73% - 7JourneyCapistrano Unified · 2.5 mi away · charter1,992nd of 5,659
ELA 59% · Math 40% - 9Don Juan Avila ElementaryCapistrano Unified · 2.7 mi away609th of 5,659
ELA 71% · Math 72% - 10Laguna Niguel ElementaryCapistrano Unified · 2.8 mi away434th of 5,659
ELA 76% · Math 75% - 9Orange County Academy of Sciences and ArtsOrange County Department of Education · 3.3 mi away · charter912th of 5,659
ELA 68% · Math 64%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Top of the World Elementary in?
Top of the World Elementary is part of the Laguna Beach Unified district in Laguna Beach, California.
Is Top of the World Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Top of the World Elementary 240th of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 96% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Top of the World Elementary?
White 61%, Two or more races 22%, Hispanic 12%, Asian 5% (552 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Top of the World Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 92651 is $3.11M as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.