Elementary Schools in Healdsburg, California: Healdsburg schools aren't just reaching proficiency — they're pushing students beyond it.
Healdsburg, California has 3 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 69.7/100 — 24.8 points above the state average of 44.8. The highest-scoring school is West Side Elementary at 78/100, where 56.4% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Healdsburg schools average 41.6% exceeded standard (state: 21.3%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Of 3 schools, 1 High Ceiling stand out for their performance profiles. Chronic absenteeism averages 11.7% (below the state average of 17.9%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
| Level | Schools | Avg Score | Exceeded | vs State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | 3 | Solid 69.7/100 | 41.6% | +24.8 |
| High | 1 | Solid 59.9/100 | 24.8% | +16.2 |
| Middle | 1 | Developing 44.1/100 | 14.6% | +1.4 |
How Healdsburg schools compare
Healdsburg has 3 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 69.7/100 — 24.8 points above the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025).
The top-ranked school is West Side Elementary with a Scope Score of 78 and 56.4% of students exceeding standard.
These schools are pushing students past the bar, not just to it. Healdsburg schools average 41.6% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.3%.
Chronic absenteeism in Healdsburg averages 11.7% — below the state average of 17.9%.
How we score · Weighted composite of test performance, growth, and school climate · Full weights on the methodology page
School archetypes in Healdsburg
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Every school in Healdsburg
ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | West Side Elementary West Side Union Elementary High Ceiling | 56.4% | Strong 78/100 |
| 2 | Alexander Valley Elementary Alexander Valley Union Elementary Strong All-Around | 41.1% | Solid 70/100 |
| 3 | Healdsburg Elementary Healdsburg Unified Strong All-Around | 27.4% | Solid 62/100 |
| 4 | Healdsburg High Healdsburg Unified Building Momentum | 24.8% | Solid 60/100 |
| 5 | Healdsburg Junior High Healdsburg Unified Building Momentum | 14.6% | Developing 44/100 |
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 Healdsburg
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.
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