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Elementary Schools in Davis, California

Above Average2024–25 data11 schools · avg 58.5/100

Davis, California has 11 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 58.5/100 — 14.7 points above the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Davis Senior High at 83/100, where 54.9% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Davis schools average 35.9% exceeded standard (state: 21.6%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Of 11 schools, 1 High Ceiling stand out for their performance profiles. Chronic absenteeism averages 18.5% (near the state average of 18.1%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
58.5
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
66.3
16.2 – 82.5
Avg Exceeded %
35.9%
State avg: 21.6%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
18.5%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
11
With Scope Scores

How Davis schools compare

Davis's 11 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 58.5 — 14.7 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 16.2 to 82.5, a 66.3-point spread.

The top-ranked school is Davis Senior High with a Scope Score of 83 and 54.9% of students exceeding standard.

High-ceiling schools: Davis schools average 35.9% 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 Davis averages 18.5%, 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 Davis

6 Strong All-Around1 High Ceiling4 Building Momentum

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

Schools in Davis ranked by Scope Score

#SchoolExceededScore
1Davis Senior High
Davis Joint Unified High Ceiling
54.9%Strong
83/100
2Da Vinci Charter Academy
Davis Joint Unified Strong All-Around
43.0%Strong
74/100
3Pioneer Elementary
Davis Joint Unified Strong All-Around
46.2%Strong
73/100
4Robert E. Willett Elementary
Davis Joint Unified Strong All-Around
49.6%Strong
72/100
5North Davis Elementary
Davis Joint Unified Strong All-Around
41.8%Solid
63/100
6Cesar Chavez Elementary
Davis Joint Unified Strong All-Around
34.8%Solid
62/100
7Patwin Elementary
Davis Joint Unified Strong All-Around
40.1%Solid
58/100
8Fred T. Korematsu Elementary at Mace Ranch
Davis Joint Unified Building Momentum
30.4%Developing
49/100
9Marguerite Montgomery Elementary
Davis Joint Unified Building Momentum
25.9%Developing
47/100
10Birch Lane Elementary
Davis Joint Unified Building Momentum
25.1%Developing
47/100
11King (Martin Luther) High (Continuation)
Davis Joint Unified Building Momentum
3.3%Needs Support
16/100

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 Davis

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. James School
Roman Catholic · Grades Pre-K-8 · 265 students
17:1Private
Davis Waldorf School
Nonsectarian · Grades Pre-K-8 · 173 students
8:1Private
Peregrine School
Nonsectarian · Grades Pre-K-6 · 90 students
6:1Private
Redbud Montessori
Presbyterian · Grades Pre-K · 10 students
2:1Private
Tender Learning Care
Nonsectarian · Grades Pre-K-TK · 9 students
5:1Private

What Scope Scores can't tell you about Davis

  • 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 Davis good?
Davis's 11 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 58.5/100, which is 14.7 points above the California state average of 43.8. 35.9% 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 Davis?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Davis is Davis Senior High with a Scope Score of 83/100 and 54.9% 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 Davis schools compare to the state average?
Davis elementary schools average a Scope Score of 58.5 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (14.7 points above). The exceeded rate averages 35.9% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 18.5% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 16.2 to 82.5, a 66.3-point spread.
How many schools are in Davis?
Davis has 11 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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