Elementary Schools in San Pablo, California: 8 schools. Average score 15.8 points below the state. Here is what that number does — and doesn't — tell you.
San Pablo, California has 8 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 29.1/100 — 15.8 points below the state average of 44.8. The highest-scoring school is Montalvin Manor Elementary at 46/100, where 15.6% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. San Pablo schools average 7.0% exceeded standard (state: 21.3%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Chronic absenteeism averages 30.2% (above 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 | 8 | Needs Support 29.1/100 | 7.0% | -15.8 |
| High | 1 | Solid 58.5/100 | 34.8% | +14.8 |
How San Pablo schools compare
San Pablo has 8 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 29.1/100 — 15.8 points below the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025).
The top-ranked school is Montalvin Manor Elementary with a Scope Score of 46 and 15.6% of students exceeding standard.
Chronic absenteeism in San Pablo averages 30.2% — above the state average of 17.9%.
How we score · Exceeded 40% · Met+Exceeded 22% · Growth 15% · Absenteeism 10% · Suspension 5% · ELPAC 5% · Baseline 3%
School archetypes in San Pablo
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Every school in San Pablo
ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Middle College High West Contra Costa Unified Strong All-Around | 34.8% | Solid 59/100 |
| 2 | Montalvin Manor Elementary West Contra Costa Unified Building Momentum | 15.6% | Developing 46/100 |
| 3 | Tara Hills Elementary West Contra Costa Unified Building Momentum | 7.0% | Developing 36/100 |
| 4 | Caliber: Beta Academy Contra Costa County Office of Education Culture First | 11.7% | Developing 35/100 |
| 5 | Vista Independent Study / Virtual Academy West Contra Costa Unified Building Momentum | 7.0% | Needs Support 27/100 |
| 6 | Lake Elementary West Contra Costa Unified Building Momentum | 2.7% | Needs Support 25/100 |
| 7 | Bayview Elementary West Contra Costa Unified Building Momentum | 7.0% | Needs Support 23/100 |
| 8 | Edward M. Downer Elementary West Contra Costa Unified Building Momentum | 2.6% | Needs Support 20/100 |
| 9 | Dover Elementary West Contra Costa Unified Building Momentum | 2.0% | Needs Support 20/100 |
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 San Pablo
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