Elementary Schools in Folsom, California: Folsom schools aren't just reaching proficiency — they're pushing students beyond it.

Above Average2024–25 data12 schools · avg 65.4/100

Folsom, California has 12 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 65.4/100 — 21.7 points above the state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Russell Ranch Elementary at 73/100, where 50.7% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Folsom schools average 43.6% exceeded standard (state: 21.6%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Of 12 schools, 2 High Ceiling stand out for their performance profiles. Chronic absenteeism averages 6.8% (below the state average of 18.1%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score

65.4

State avg: 43.8

SchoolScope composite

Score Range

22.1

51.4 – 73.5

Avg Exceeded %

43.6%

State avg: 21.6%

CDE CAASPP 2025

Chronic Absenteeism

6.8%

State avg: 18.1%

CDE Attendance 2025

Schools Ranked

With Scope Scores

Level	Schools	Avg Score	Exceeded	vs State
Elementary	12	Solid 65.4/100	43.6%	+21.7
High	3	Solid 58.6/100	25.9%	+11.1
Middle	2	Solid 66.1/100	39.1%	+25.6

How Folsom schools compare

Folsom has 12 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 65.4/100 — 21.7 points above the state average of 43.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025).

The top-ranked school is Russell Ranch Elementary with a Scope Score of 73 and 50.7% of students exceeding standard.

These schools are pushing students past the bar, not just to it. Folsom schools average 43.6% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.6%.

Chronic absenteeism in Folsom averages 6.8% — below the state average of 18.1%.

How we score · Exceeded 40% · Met+Exceeded 22% · Growth 15% · Absenteeism 10% · Suspension 5% · ELPAC 5% · Baseline 3%

School archetypes in Folsom

8 Strong All-Around2 High Ceiling1 Culture First1 Building Momentum

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

For the data nerds

Every school in Folsom

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

#	School	Exceeded	Score
1	Vista del Lago High Folsom-Cordova Unified Strong All-Around	39.9%	Strong 76/100
2	Russell Ranch Elementary Folsom-Cordova Unified High Ceiling	50.7%	Strong 73/100
3	Folsom High Folsom-Cordova Unified Strong All-Around	37.9%	Strong 73/100
4	Empire Oaks Elementary Folsom-Cordova Unified Strong All-Around	46.1%	Strong 72/100
5	Theodore Judah Elementary Folsom-Cordova Unified High Ceiling	55.4%	Strong 72/100
6	Alder Creek Elementary Folsom-Cordova Unified Strong All-Around	45.3%	Solid 69/100
7	Folsom Middle Folsom-Cordova Unified Strong All-Around	42.5%	Solid 69/100
8	Oak Chan Elementary Folsom-Cordova Unified Strong All-Around	47.2%	Solid 69/100
9	Mangini Ranch Elementary Folsom-Cordova Unified Strong All-Around	47.8%	Solid 68/100
10	Sandra J. Gallardo Elementary Folsom-Cordova Unified Strong All-Around	48.6%	Solid 68/100
11	Folsom Hills Elementary Folsom-Cordova Unified Strong All-Around	44.0%	Solid 65/100
12	Natoma Station Elementary Folsom-Cordova Unified Strong All-Around	39.7%	Solid 64/100
13	Sutter Middle Folsom-Cordova Unified Strong All-Around	35.6%	Solid 63/100
14	Carl H. Sundahl Elementary Folsom-Cordova Unified Strong All-Around	41.5%	Solid 61/100
15	Gold Ridge Elementary Folsom-Cordova Unified Culture First	29.4%	Solid 54/100
16	Blanche Sprentz Elementary Folsom-Cordova Unified Building Momentum	27.6%	Solid 51/100
17	Folsom Lake High Folsom-Cordova Unified Building Momentum	0.0%	Needs Support 28/100

Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 17 schoolsMethodology · Explore all schools

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 Folsom

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. John Notre Dame School

Roman Catholic · Grades Pre-K-8 · 364 students

23:1Private

Folsom Educational Academy

Disciples of Christ · Grades Pre-K-8 · 113 students

6:1Private

Folsom Preparatory School

Nonsectarian · Grades Pre-K-5 · 95 students

12:1Private

Sundance Montessori School

Nonsectarian · Grades Pre-K-TK · 51 students

6:1Private

The Phoenix School, Clarksville

Nonsectarian · Grades Pre-K · 22 students

11:1Private

What Scope Scores can't tell you about Folsom

Numbers tell you whether students are clearing the bar. A school visit tells you whether they're happy doing it. These metrics are intentionally missing from the Scope Score: class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality; arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs; teacher experience and turnover; campus safety and social-emotional support; parent and community engagement; quality of special education and gifted programs; how school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in Folsom good?

Folsom's 12 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 65.4/100, which is 21.7 points above the state average. 43.6% of students exceed the state standard on average (state average: 21.6%). The Scope Score weights seven dimensions: exceeded standard (40%), met standard (22%), grade-level growth (15%), chronic absenteeism (10%), ELPAC proficiency (5%), suspension rate (5%), and baseline proficiency (3%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

What is the best elementary school in Folsom?

The highest-scoring elementary school in Folsom is Russell Ranch Elementary with a Scope Score of 73/100 and 50.7% 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 Folsom schools compare to the state average?

Folsom elementary schools average a Scope Score of 65.4/100 — 21.7 points above the state average of 43.8. The exceeded rate averages 43.6% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 6.8% vs. 18.1% statewide.

How many schools are in Folsom?

Folsom has 12 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 seven dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade 3–5 growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, ELPAC English Learner proficiency, and baseline 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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