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Elementary Schools in Brentwood, California

Near Average2024–25 data17 schools · avg 46.4/100

Brentwood, California has 17 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 46.4/100 — 2.7 points above the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Heritage High at 66/100, where 31.1% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Brentwood schools average 22.0% exceeded standard (state: 21.6%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Chronic absenteeism averages 18.0% (near the state average of 18.1%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
46.4
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
49.0
16.6 – 65.6
Avg Exceeded %
22.0%
State avg: 21.6%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
18.0%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
17
With Scope Scores

How Brentwood schools compare

Brentwood's 17 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 46.4 — 2.7 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 16.6 to 65.6, a 49.0-point spread.

The top-ranked school is Heritage High with a Scope Score of 66 and 31.1% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism in Brentwood averages 18.0%, which is near the state average of 18.1%.

How we score · Scope Score weights exceeded (40%), met (22%), growth (15%), absenteeism (10%), suspension (5%), ELPAC (5%), baseline (3%)

School archetypes in Brentwood

4 Culture First2 Strong All-Around11 Building Momentum

Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more

Schools in Brentwood ranked by Scope Score

#SchoolExceededScore
1Heritage High
Liberty Union High Strong All-Around
31.1%Solid
66/100
2Adams (J. Douglas) Middle
Brentwood Union Building Momentum
31.0%Solid
59/100
3Loma Vista Elementary
Brentwood Union Strong All-Around
27.9%Solid
59/100
4Liberty High
Liberty Union High Building Momentum
20.4%Solid
57/100
5R. Paul Krey Elementary
Brentwood Union Culture First
30.6%Solid
55/100
6Ron Nunn Elementary
Brentwood Union Building Momentum
25.5%Developing
47/100
7Isaac R. Montañez Elementary
Brentwood Union Building Momentum
24.4%Developing
47/100
8Edna Hill Middle
Brentwood Union Building Momentum
21.3%Developing
47/100
9Pioneer Elementary
Brentwood Union Building Momentum
25.4%Developing
46/100
10Garin Elementary
Brentwood Union Culture First
24.2%Developing
45/100
11Brentwood Elementary
Brentwood Union Culture First
23.3%Developing
45/100
12Mary Casey Black Elementary
Brentwood Union Building Momentum
19.9%Developing
43/100
13Independence High
Liberty Union High Culture First
12.3%Developing
41/100
14Marsh Creek Elementary
Brentwood Union Building Momentum
18.1%Developing
41/100
15Old River Elementary
Knightsen Elementary Building Momentum
23.5%Developing
41/100
16William B. Bristow Middle
Brentwood Union Building Momentum
13.8%Developing
35/100
17La Paloma High (Continuation)
Liberty Union High Building Momentum
1.2%Needs Support
17/100

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 Brentwood

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.

Golden Hills Christian School
Amish · Grades Pre-K-8 · 151 students
16:1Private
Seneca Center'S Uprising Academy
Nonsectarian · Grades 7-12 · 18 students
5:1Private
Love for Learning
Nonsectarian · Grades Pre-K-TK · 14 students
7:1Private

What Scope Scores can't tell you about Brentwood

  • Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
  • Quality of arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs
  • Teacher experience, turnover, and professional development
  • Campus safety, bullying climate, and social-emotional support
  • Parent and community engagement levels
  • Quality of special education and gifted programs
  • How school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access

Scope Scores measure academic performance and school climate using public data. They are one lens among many. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in Brentwood good?
Brentwood's 17 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 46.4/100, which is 2.7 points above the California state average of 43.8. 22.0% of students exceed the state standard on average (state average: 21.6%). The Scope Score weights six dimensions: exceeded standard (40%), met standard (22%), grade-level growth (15%), chronic absenteeism (10%), suspension rate (5%), and ELPAC proficiency (5%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best elementary school in Brentwood?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Brentwood is Heritage High with a Scope Score of 66/100 and 31.1% of students exceeding the state standard. Rankings are based on SchoolScope's 2025 Scope Score, which measures academic performance and school climate using publicly available California data. See full methodology.
How do Brentwood schools compare to the state average?
Brentwood elementary schools average a Scope Score of 46.4 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (2.7 points above). The exceeded rate averages 22.0% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 18.0% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 16.6 to 65.6, a 49.0-point spread.
How many schools are in Brentwood?
Brentwood has 17 ranked elementary schools with Scope Scores. Schools are ranked using a weighted composite of CAASPP test performance, growth trajectory, chronic absenteeism, and suspension rate. Schools with insufficient testing data are not ranked.
What does the Scope Score measure?
The Scope Score is SchoolScope's proprietary composite rating (0–100) based on six dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade 3–5 growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, and ELPAC English Learner proficiency. Unlike single-number ratings, the Scope Score separates students who "exceeded" from those who "met" the standard — revealing whether a school pushes students beyond proficiency or paces toward it. Full methodology and weights.

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