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Elementary Schools in Patterson, California

Below Average2024–25 data6 schools · avg 35.6/100

Patterson, California has 6 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 35.6/100 — 8.1 points below the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Patterson High at 58/100, where 16.2% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Patterson schools average 10.2% exceeded standard (state: 21.6%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Chronic absenteeism averages 26.2% (above the state average of 18.1%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
35.6
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
32.1
25.9 – 58.0
Avg Exceeded %
10.2%
State avg: 21.6%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
26.2%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
6
With Scope Scores

How Patterson schools compare

Patterson's 6 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 35.6 — 8.1 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 25.9 to 58.0, a 32.1-point spread.

The top-ranked school is Patterson High with a Scope Score of 58 and 16.2% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism in Patterson averages 26.2%, which is below 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%)

Schools in Patterson ranked by Scope Score

#SchoolExceededScore
1Patterson High
Patterson Joint Unified Building Momentum
16.2%Solid
58/100
2Northmead Elementary
Patterson Joint Unified Building Momentum
16.4%Developing
40/100
3Apricot Valley Elementary
Patterson Joint Unified Building Momentum
13.3%Developing
33/100
4Las Palmas Elementary
Patterson Joint Unified Building Momentum
8.8%Developing
31/100
5Del Puerto High
Patterson Joint Unified Building Momentum
0.0%Needs Support
26/100
6Walnut Grove Elementary
Patterson Joint Unified Building Momentum
6.6%Needs Support
26/100

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 Patterson

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.

Sacred Heart Catholic School
Roman Catholic · Grades Pre-K-8 · 184 students
16:1Private

What Scope Scores can't tell you about Patterson

  • 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 Patterson good?
Patterson's 6 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 35.6/100, which is 8.1 points below the California state average of 43.8. 10.2% 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 Patterson?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Patterson is Patterson High with a Scope Score of 58/100 and 16.2% 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 Patterson schools compare to the state average?
Patterson elementary schools average a Scope Score of 35.6 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (8.1 points below). The exceeded rate averages 10.2% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 26.2% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 25.9 to 58.0, a 32.1-point spread.
How many schools are in Patterson?
Patterson has 6 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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