Elementary Schools in Palo Cedro, California: Palo Cedro schools average near the state. The 8.2-point spread is where the choice actually lives.
Palo Cedro, California has 2 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 50.0/100 — 6.3 points above the state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is North Cow Creek Elementary at 54/100, where 21.6% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Palo Cedro schools average 23.2% exceeded standard (state: 21.6%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Chronic absenteeism averages 10.8% (below the state average of 18.1%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
| Level | Schools | Avg Score | Exceeded | vs State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | 2 | Solid 50.0/100 | 23.2% | +6.3 |
| High | 1 | Solid 60.8/100 | 26.7% | +13.3 |
| Middle | 2 | Developing 47.8/100 | 19.0% | +7.3 |
How Palo Cedro schools compare
Palo Cedro has 2 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 50.0/100 — 6.3 points above the state average of 43.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025).
The top-ranked school is North Cow Creek Elementary with a Scope Score of 54 and 21.6% of students exceeding standard.
Chronic absenteeism in Palo Cedro averages 10.8% — 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 Palo Cedro
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Every school in Palo Cedro
ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Foothill High Shasta Union High Strong All-Around | 26.7% | Solid 61/100 |
| 2 | North Cow Creek Elementary North Cow Creek Elementary Culture First | 21.6% | Solid 54/100 |
| 3 | Junction Elementary Junction Elementary Building Momentum | 24.9% | Developing 46/100 |
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 Palo Cedro
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