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Schools in 94014 — Daly City, California

94014 has 9 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 39.9 — 3.8 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 20.3 to 48.8, a 28.5-point spread.

Avg Scope Score
39.9
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
28.5
20.3 – 48.8
Avg Exceeded %
16.4%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
21.5%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
9
With Scope Scores

How 94014 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Panorama Elementary with a Scope Score of 49 and 28.8% of students exceeding standard.

Strong growth trajectory: Schools in 94014 show an average grade 3-to-5 improvement of +13.3 percentage points, suggesting these schools are adding real value over time.

Chronic absenteeism across 94014 averages 21.5%, below the state average of 18.1%.

How 94014 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 94014
94014Daly City939.9
94015Daly City1248.7+8.7
94010Burlingame1373.0+33.0
94019Half Moon Bay443.4+3.4
94022Los Altos583.8+43.8
94024Los Altos483.6+43.7

School archetypes in 94014

5 On the Rise1 Growth Engine3 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 6 schools in 94014 are classified as On the Rise (5) or Growth Engine — 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 94014

#SchoolScoreCountyExceededMet+AbsentSusp.
1Panorama Elementary
Brisbane Elementary Growth Engine
49San Mateo28.8%53.2%15.4%0.4%
2Susan B. Anthony Elementary
Jefferson Elementary On the Rise
46San Mateo18.3%44.2%9.5%0.1%
3Jefferson High
Jefferson Union High Building Momentum
46San Mateo12.1%33.4%32.8%4.5%
4Thomas R. Pollicita Middle
Jefferson Elementary On the Rise
42San Mateo14.7%40.0%11.2%3.6%
5John F. Kennedy Elementary
Jefferson Elementary On the Rise
41San Mateo23.0%50.4%20.4%0.4%
6Woodrow Wilson Elementary
Jefferson Elementary On the Rise
40San Mateo15.2%39.0%15.4%0.2%
7George Washington Elementary
Jefferson Elementary On the Rise
39San Mateo22.2%39.5%19.9%0.2%
8Bayshore
Bayshore Elementary Building Momentum
36San Mateo13.8%30.0%14.4%3.6%
9Thornton High
Jefferson Union High Building Momentum
20San Mateo0.0%8.7%54.6%7.0%

Schools in 94014 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 94014

  • 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 Daly City good?
Daly City's 9 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 39.9/100, which is 3.8 points below the California state average of 43.8. 16.4% 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 Daly City?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Daly City is Panorama Elementary with a Scope Score of 49/100 and 28.8% 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 Daly City schools compare to the state average?
Daly City elementary schools average a Scope Score of 39.9 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (3.8 points below). The exceeded rate averages 16.4% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 21.5% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 20.3 to 48.8, a 28.5-point spread.
How many schools are in Daly City?
Daly City has 9 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.