Elementary Schools in Saratoga, California: Saratoga schools aren't just reaching proficiency — they're pushing students beyond it.
Saratoga, California has 6 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 79.5/100 — 34.7 points above the state average of 44.8. The highest-scoring school is Blue Hills Elementary at 86/100, where 63.5% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Saratoga schools average 61.6% exceeded standard (state: 21.3%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Of 6 schools, 6 High Ceiling stand out for their performance profiles. Chronic absenteeism averages 7.3% (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 | 6 | Strong 79.5/100 | 61.6% | +34.7 |
| High | 2 | Strong 72.7/100 | 46.5% | +29.0 |
| Middle | 1 | Strong 87.8/100 | 65.5% | +45.2 |
How Saratoga schools compare
Saratoga has 6 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 79.5/100 — 34.7 points above the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025).
The top-ranked school is Blue Hills Elementary with a Scope Score of 86 and 63.5% of students exceeding standard.
These schools are pushing students past the bar, not just to it. Saratoga schools average 61.6% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.3%.
Chronic absenteeism in Saratoga averages 7.3% — 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 Saratoga
Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more
Every school in Saratoga
ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Redwood Middle Saratoga Union Elementary High Ceiling | 65.5% | Strong 88/100 |
| 2 | Blue Hills Elementary Cupertino Union High Ceiling | 63.5% | Strong 86/100 |
| 3 | Saratoga High Los Gatos-Saratoga Union High High Ceiling | 62.9% | Strong 83/100 |
| 4 | Argonaut Elementary Saratoga Union Elementary High Ceiling | 66.7% | Strong 82/100 |
| 5 | Saratoga Elementary Saratoga Union Elementary High Ceiling | 63.0% | Strong 80/100 |
| 6 | Marshall Lane Elementary Campbell Union High Ceiling | 63.7% | Strong 78/100 |
| 7 | Foothill Elementary Saratoga Union Elementary High Ceiling | 56.3% | Strong 77/100 |
| 8 | Christa McAuliffe Cupertino Union High Ceiling | 56.7% | Strong 74/100 |
| 9 | Prospect High Campbell Union High Strong All-Around | 30.1% | Solid 62/100 |
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 Saratoga
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