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Schools in 93644 — Oakhurst, California

93644 has 5 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 26.9 — 16.9 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 3.6 to 43.7, a 40.1-point spread.

Avg Scope Score
26.9
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
40.1
3.6 – 43.7
Avg Exceeded %
7.4%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
37.7%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
5
With Scope Scores

How 93644 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Yosemite High with a Scope Score of 44 and 9.8% of students exceeding standard.

Strong growth trajectory: Schools in 93644 show an average grade 3-to-5 improvement of +7.0 percentage points, suggesting these schools are adding real value over time.

Chronic absenteeism across 93644 averages 37.7%, below the state average of 18.1%. This elevated rate may indicate systemic attendance challenges in the area.

How 93644 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 93644
93644Oakhurst5Needs Support
26.9/100
93645O'Neals4Developing
41.6/100
+14.7
93646Orange Cove5Developing
46.0/100
+19.1
93647Orosi4Developing
45.9/100
+19.1
93640Mendota3Developing
42.6/100
+15.7
93648Parlier7Developing
35.7/100
+8.8

School archetypes in 93644

2 On the Rise3 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 2 schools in 93644 are classified as On the Rise (2) — showing positive growth trajectories that raw proficiency scores alone don't capture. These are schools where students leave with more than they arrived with.

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

All schools in 93644

#SchoolExceededScore
1Yosemite High
Yosemite Unified Building Momentum
9.8%Developing
44/100
2Evergreen High
Yosemite Unified Building Momentum
8.8%Developing
32/100
3Oak Creek Intermediate
Bass Lake Joint Union Elementary On the Rise
7.9%Needs Support
28/100
4Oakhurst Elementary
Bass Lake Joint Union Elementary On the Rise
10.7%Needs Support
28/100
5Ahwahnee High
Yosemite Unified Building Momentum
0.0%Needs Support
4/100

Schools in 93644 on the map

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 93644

  • 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 Oakhurst good?
Oakhurst's 5 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 26.9/100, which is 16.9 points below the California state average of 43.8. 7.4% 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 Oakhurst?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Oakhurst is Yosemite High with a Scope Score of 44/100 and 9.8% 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 Oakhurst schools compare to the state average?
Oakhurst elementary schools average a Scope Score of 26.9 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (16.9 points below). The exceeded rate averages 7.4% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 37.7% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 3.6 to 43.7, a 40.1-point spread.
How many schools are in Oakhurst?
Oakhurst has 5 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.