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Elementary Schools in St. Helena, California: St. Helena schools aren't just reaching proficiency — they're pushing students beyond it.

Above Average2024–25 data1 schools · avg 60.8/100

St. Helena, California has 1 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 60.8/100 — 17.1 points above the 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 34.8% exceeded standard (state: 21.6%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Chronic absenteeism averages 9.6% (below the state average of 18.1%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
60.8
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
0.0
60.8 – 60.8
Avg Exceeded %
34.8%
State avg: 21.6%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
9.6%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
1
With Scope Scores
LevelSchoolsAvg ScoreExceededvs State
Elementary1Solid
60.8/100
34.8%+17.1
High1Solid
60.3/100
22.1%+12.8
Middle1Developing
46.6/100
19.5%+6.1

How St. Helena schools compare

St. Helena has 1 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 60.8/100 — 17.1 points above the state average of 43.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025).

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

These schools are pushing students past the bar, not just to it. St. Helena schools average 34.8% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.6%.

Chronic absenteeism in St. Helena averages 9.6% — 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 St. Helena

1 Strong All-Around

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

For the data nerds

Every school in St. Helena

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

#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
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 3 schoolsMethodology · Explore all schools

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

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

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in St. Helena good?
St. Helena's 1 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 60.8/100, which is 17.1 points above the state average. 34.8% of students exceed the state standard on average (state average: 21.6%). The Scope Score weights seven dimensions: exceeded standard (40%), met standard (22%), grade-level growth (15%), chronic absenteeism (10%), ELPAC proficiency (5%), suspension rate (5%), and baseline proficiency (3%). 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 60.8/100 — 17.1 points above the state average of 43.8. The exceeded rate averages 34.8% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 9.6% vs. 18.1% statewide.
How many schools are in St. Helena?
St. Helena has 1 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 seven dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade 3–5 growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, ELPAC English Learner proficiency, and baseline 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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