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Elementary Schools in Cupertino, California

Above Average2024–25 data13 schools · avg 83.5/100

Cupertino, California has 13 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 83.5/100 — 39.7 points above the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is William Faria Elementary at 95/100, where 83.3% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Cupertino schools average 61.5% exceeded standard (state: 21.6%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Of 13 schools, 11 High Ceiling stand out for their performance profiles. Chronic absenteeism averages 6.9% (below the state average of 18.1%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
83.5
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
28.1
67.0 – 95.1
Avg Exceeded %
61.5%
State avg: 21.6%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
6.9%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
13
With Scope Scores

How Cupertino schools compare

Cupertino's 13 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 83.5 — 39.7 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 67.0 to 95.1, a 28.1-point spread.

The top-ranked school is William Faria Elementary with a Scope Score of 95 and 83.3% of students exceeding standard.

High-ceiling schools: Cupertino schools average 61.5% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.6%. These schools aren't just getting students to proficiency, they're pushing them further.

Chronic absenteeism in Cupertino averages 6.9%, which is above 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 Cupertino

11 High Ceiling2 Strong All-Around

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

Schools in Cupertino ranked by Scope Score

#SchoolScoreCountyExceededMet+AbsentSusp.
1William Faria Elementary
Cupertino Union High Ceiling
95Santa Clara83.3%95.4%3.0%0.4%
2Sam H. Lawson Middle
Cupertino Union High Ceiling
94Santa Clara64.4%87.7%3.8%0.4%
3Monta Vista High
Fremont Union High High Ceiling
92Santa Clara63.9%84.5%8.1%0.5%
4John F. Kennedy Middle
Cupertino Union High Ceiling
91Santa Clara70.8%90.9%4.3%0.2%
5Cupertino High
Fremont Union High High Ceiling
90Santa Clara61.5%83.1%8.0%1.6%
6Abraham Lincoln Elementary
Cupertino Union High Ceiling
85Santa Clara66.6%85.8%6.8%0.6%
7Warren E. Hyde Middle
Cupertino Union High Ceiling
84Santa Clara59.9%81.0%7.4%2.0%
8C. B. Eaton Elementary
Cupertino Union High Ceiling
81Santa Clara59.9%82.8%7.4%1.1%
9Stevens Creek Elementary
Cupertino Union High Ceiling
80Santa Clara60.7%78.6%6.4%1.2%
10Homestead High
Fremont Union High Strong All-Around
79Santa Clara49.9%71.3%12.5%1.8%
11D. J. Sedgwick Elementary
Cupertino Union High Ceiling
76Santa Clara55.6%78.8%7.3%0.1%
12L. P. Collins Elementary
Cupertino Union High Ceiling
71Santa Clara57.0%78.7%6.9%1.2%
13Garden Gate Elementary
Cupertino Union Strong All-Around
67Santa Clara45.6%70.3%7.6%0.3%

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 Cupertino

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.

St. Joseph of Cupertino Elementary School
Roman Catholic · Grades Pre-K-8 · 174 students
14:1Private
Fusion Academy Cupertino
Nonsectarian · Grades 6-12 · 66 students
4:1Private

What Scope Scores can't tell you about Cupertino

  • 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 Cupertino good?
Cupertino's 13 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 83.5/100, which is 39.7 points above the California state average of 43.8. 61.5% 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 Cupertino?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Cupertino is William Faria Elementary with a Scope Score of 95/100 and 83.3% 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 Cupertino schools compare to the state average?
Cupertino elementary schools average a Scope Score of 83.5 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (39.7 points above). The exceeded rate averages 61.5% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 6.9% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 67.0 to 95.1, a 28.1-point spread.
How many schools are in Cupertino?
Cupertino has 13 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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