Top Of The World Elementary School

21601 Tree Top Ln.
Laguna Beach, CA 92651
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 5%
Serving 557 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Top Of The World Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 83% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 83% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 557 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • : Top 5% in CA
  • : 83% (Top 5%)
  • : 83% (Top 5%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Top Of The World Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Top Of The World Elementary School's student population of 557 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
557 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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School Rankings

Top Of The World Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Top Of The World Elementary School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#192 out of 9602 schools
(Top 5%)
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83%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Top Of The World Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
83%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Top Of The World Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
85-89%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
22:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
5%
12%
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Hispanic
11%
55%
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Black
n/a
5%
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White
66%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
18%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.52
This chart displays the diversity score of Top Of The World Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Top Of The World Elementary School's ranking?
Top Of The World Elementary School is ranked #192 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in California.
What schools are Top Of The World Elementary School often compared to?
Top Of The World Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like El Morro Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
83% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 83% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Top Of The World Elementary School?
557 students attend Top Of The World Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Top Of The World Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Top Of The World Elementary School?
Top Of The World Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Top Of The World Elementary School offer ?
Top Of The World Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Top Of The World Elementary School part of?
Top Of The World Elementary School is part of Laguna Beach Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 557 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 83% (Top 5%)
  • : 83% (Top 5%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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