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Elementary Schools in St. Helena, California

Above Average2024–25 data3 schools · avg 55.9/100

St. Helena, California has 3 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 55.9/100 — 12.1 points above the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Saint Helena Elementary at 61/100, where 34.8% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. St. Helena schools average 25.5% exceeded standard (state: 21.6%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Chronic absenteeism averages 10.6% (below the state average of 18.1%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
55.9
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
14.2
46.6 – 60.8
Avg Exceeded %
25.5%
State avg: 21.6%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
10.6%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
3
With Scope Scores

How St. Helena schools compare

St. Helena's 3 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 55.9 — 12.1 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 46.6 to 60.8, a 14.2-point spread.

The top-ranked school is Saint Helena Elementary with a Scope Score of 61 and 34.8% of students exceeding standard.

High-ceiling schools: St. Helena schools average 25.5% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.6%. These schools aren't just getting students to proficiency, they're pushing them further.

Chronic absenteeism in St. Helena averages 10.6%, which is above 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%)

School archetypes in St. Helena

1 Strong All-Around2 Building Momentum

Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more

Schools in St. Helena ranked by Scope Score

#SchoolExceededScore
1Saint Helena Elementary
Saint Helena Unified Strong All-Around
34.8%Solid
61/100
2Saint Helena High
Saint Helena Unified Building Momentum
22.1%Solid
60/100
3Robert Louis Stevenson Intermediate
Saint Helena Unified Building Momentum
19.5%Developing
47/100

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.

What Scope Scores can't tell you about St. Helena

  • 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 St. Helena good?
St. Helena's 3 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 55.9/100, which is 12.1 points above the California state average of 43.8. 25.5% 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 St. Helena?
The highest-scoring elementary school in St. Helena is Saint Helena Elementary with a Scope Score of 61/100 and 34.8% 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 St. Helena schools compare to the state average?
St. Helena elementary schools average a Scope Score of 55.9 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (12.1 points above). The exceeded rate averages 25.5% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 10.6% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 46.6 to 60.8, a 14.2-point spread.
How many schools are in St. Helena?
St. Helena has 3 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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