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Elementary Schools in Vallejo, California

Below Average2024–25 data16 schools · avg 28.3/100

Vallejo, California has 16 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 28.3/100 — 15.5 points below the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Jesse M. Bethel High at 50/100, where 9.2% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Vallejo schools average 7.8% exceeded standard (state: 21.6%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Chronic absenteeism averages 35.6% (above the state average of 18.1%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
28.3
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
33.6
16.4 – 50.0
Avg Exceeded %
7.8%
State avg: 21.6%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
35.6%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
16
With Scope Scores

How Vallejo schools compare

Vallejo's 16 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 28.3 — 15.5 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 16.4 to 50.0, a 33.6-point spread.

The top-ranked school is Jesse M. Bethel High with a Scope Score of 50 and 9.2% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism in Vallejo averages 35.6%, 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 Vallejo ranked by Scope Score

#SchoolExceededScore
1Jesse M. Bethel High
Vallejo City Unified Building Momentum
9.2%Developing
50/100
2Cave Language Academy
Vallejo City Unified Building Momentum
19.9%Developing
43/100
3Glen Cove Elementary
Vallejo City Unified Building Momentum
16.3%Developing
38/100
4Vallejo High
Vallejo City Unified Building Momentum
9.0%Developing
37/100
5Dan Mini Elementary
Vallejo City Unified Building Momentum
10.9%Developing
36/100
6Joseph H. Wardlaw Elementary
Vallejo City Unified Building Momentum
14.5%Developing
34/100
7Annie Pennycook Elementary
Vallejo City Unified Building Momentum
8.5%Needs Support
26/100
8Steffan Manor Elementary
Vallejo City Unified Building Momentum
8.0%Needs Support
25/100
9Johnston Cooper Elementary
Vallejo City Unified Building Momentum
5.2%Needs Support
24/100
10Federal Terrace Elementary
Vallejo City Unified Building Momentum
4.4%Needs Support
22/100
11Grace Patterson Elementary
Vallejo City Unified Building Momentum
4.3%Needs Support
22/100
12John Finney High (Continuation)
Vallejo City Unified Building Momentum
0.0%Needs Support
22/100
13Hogan Middle
Vallejo City Unified Building Momentum
6.3%Needs Support
21/100
14Solano Widenmann Leadership Academy
Vallejo City Unified Building Momentum
2.7%Needs Support
19/100
15Highland Elementary
Vallejo City Unified Building Momentum
3.3%Needs Support
17/100
16Vallejo Charter
Vallejo City Unified Building Momentum
2.3%Needs Support
16/100

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 Vallejo

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.

North Hills Christian School
Amish · Grades Pre-K-12 · 393 students
14:1Private
St. Patrick-St. Vincent High School
Roman Catholic · Grades 9-12 · 331 students
11:1Private
St. Catherine of Siena School
Roman Catholic · Grades Pre-K-8 · 243 students
19:1Private
St. Basil'S
Roman Catholic · Grades Pre-K-8 · 234 students
18:1Private
St. Vincent Ferrer School
Roman Catholic · Grades Pre-K-8 · 189 students
21:1Private

What Scope Scores can't tell you about Vallejo

  • 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 Vallejo good?
Vallejo's 16 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 28.3/100, which is 15.5 points below the California state average of 43.8. 7.8% 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 Vallejo?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Vallejo is Jesse M. Bethel High with a Scope Score of 50/100 and 9.2% 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 Vallejo schools compare to the state average?
Vallejo elementary schools average a Scope Score of 28.3 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (15.5 points below). The exceeded rate averages 7.8% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 35.6% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 16.4 to 50.0, a 33.6-point spread.
How many schools are in Vallejo?
Vallejo has 16 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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