Elementary Schools in Folsom, California

Above Average2024–25 data17 schools · avg 64.3/100

Folsom, California has 17 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 64.3/100 — 20.5 points above the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Vista del Lago High at 76/100, where 39.9% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Folsom schools average 39.9% exceeded standard (state: 21.6%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Of 17 schools, 2 High Ceiling stand out for their performance profiles. Chronic absenteeism averages 9.7% (below the state average of 18.1%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score

64.3

State avg: 43.8

SchoolScope composite

Score Range

48.1

27.5 – 75.7

Avg Exceeded %

39.9%

State avg: 21.6%

CDE CAASPP 2025

Chronic Absenteeism

9.7%

State avg: 18.1%

CDE Attendance 2025

Schools Ranked

With Scope Scores

How Folsom schools compare

Folsom's 17 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 64.3 — 20.5 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 27.5 to 75.7, a 48.1-point spread.

The top-ranked school is Vista del Lago High with a Scope Score of 76 and 39.9% of students exceeding standard.

High-ceiling schools: Folsom schools average 39.9% 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 Folsom averages 9.7%, 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 Folsom

12 Strong All-Around2 High Ceiling1 Culture First2 Building Momentum

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

Schools in Folsom ranked by Scope Score

#	School	Score	County	Exceeded	Met+	Absent	Susp.
1	Vista del Lago High Folsom-Cordova Unified Strong All-Around	76	Sacramento	39.9%	70.6%	7.5%	1.2%
2	Russell Ranch Elementary Folsom-Cordova Unified High Ceiling	73	Sacramento	50.7%	79.3%	5.4%	0.5%
3	Folsom High Folsom-Cordova Unified Strong All-Around	73	Sacramento	37.9%	65.4%	8.9%	1.9%
4	Empire Oaks Elementary Folsom-Cordova Unified Strong All-Around	72	Sacramento	46.1%	76.4%	6.5%	1.1%
5	Theodore Judah Elementary Folsom-Cordova Unified High Ceiling	72	Sacramento	55.4%	70.5%	9.5%	1.7%
6	Alder Creek Elementary Folsom-Cordova Unified Strong All-Around	69	Sacramento	45.3%	73.5%	1.0%	0.4%
7	Folsom Middle Folsom-Cordova Unified Strong All-Around	69	Sacramento	42.5%	71.1%	5.2%	2.5%
8	Oak Chan Elementary Folsom-Cordova Unified Strong All-Around	69	Sacramento	47.2%	73.0%	5.6%	1.7%
9	Mangini Ranch Elementary Folsom-Cordova Unified Strong All-Around	68	Sacramento	47.8%	76.2%	6.1%	0.6%
10	Sandra J. Gallardo Elementary Folsom-Cordova Unified Strong All-Around	68	Sacramento	48.6%	75.1%	7.9%	2.0%
11	Folsom Hills Elementary Folsom-Cordova Unified Strong All-Around	65	Sacramento	44.0%	73.0%	6.8%	0.1%
12	Natoma Station Elementary Folsom-Cordova Unified Strong All-Around	64	Sacramento	39.7%	69.1%	5.9%	0.8%
13	Sutter Middle Folsom-Cordova Unified Strong All-Around	63	Sacramento	35.6%	64.3%	8.5%	2.4%
14	Carl H. Sundahl Elementary Folsom-Cordova Unified Strong All-Around	61	Sacramento	41.5%	71.9%	8.7%	0.9%
15	Gold Ridge Elementary Folsom-Cordova Unified Culture First	54	Sacramento	29.4%	58.2%	6.6%	0.8%
16	Blanche Sprentz Elementary Folsom-Cordova Unified Building Momentum	51	Sacramento	27.6%	52.9%	11.3%	2.1%
17	Folsom Lake High Folsom-Cordova Unified Building Momentum	28	Sacramento	0.0%	3.3%	53.6%	5.1%

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

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Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in Folsom good?

Folsom's 17 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 64.3/100, which is 20.5 points above the California state average of 43.8. 39.9% 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 Folsom?

The highest-scoring elementary school in Folsom is Vista del Lago High with a Scope Score of 76/100 and 39.9% 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 Folsom schools compare to the state average?

Folsom elementary schools average a Scope Score of 64.3 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (20.5 points above). The exceeded rate averages 39.9% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 9.7% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 27.5 to 75.7, a 48.1-point spread.

How many schools are in Folsom?

Folsom 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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