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Schools in 94027 — Atherton, California

94027 has 3 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 68.1 — 24.4 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 45.3 to 84.7, a 39.4-point spread. 2 schools rank in the 90th percentile or above statewide.

Avg Scope Score
68.1
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
39.4
45.3 – 84.7
Avg Exceeded %
45.3%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
8.3%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
3
With Scope Scores

How 94027 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Laurel Elementary with a Scope Score of 85 and 59.7% of students exceeding standard.

High-ceiling zip code: Schools here average 45.3% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.6%. These schools aren't just meeting proficiency; they're pushing students beyond it.

Chronic absenteeism across 94027 averages 8.3%, above the state average of 18.1%.

How 94027 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 94027
94027Atherton3Solid
68.1/100
94025Menlo Park7Solid
59.4/100
-8.7
94024Los Altos4Strong
83.6/100
+15.5
94030Millbrae5Strong
71.6/100
+3.5
94022Los Altos5Strong
83.8/100
+15.7
94019Half Moon Bay4Developing
43.4/100
-24.7

School archetypes in 94027

2 High Ceiling1 Culture First

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

All schools in 94027

#SchoolExceededScore
1Laurel Elementary
Menlo Park City Elementary High Ceiling
59.7%Strong
85/100
2Encinal Elementary
Menlo Park City Elementary High Ceiling
53.2%Strong
74/100
3Adelante Selby Spanish Immersion
Redwood City Elementary Culture First
23.0%Developing
45/100

Schools in 94027 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 94027

  • 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 Atherton good?
Atherton's 3 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 68.1/100, which is 24.4 points above the California state average of 43.8. 45.3% 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 Atherton?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Atherton is Laurel Elementary with a Scope Score of 85/100 and 59.7% 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 Atherton schools compare to the state average?
Atherton elementary schools average a Scope Score of 68.1 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (24.4 points above). The exceeded rate averages 45.3% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 8.3% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 45.3 to 84.7, a 39.4-point spread.
How many schools are in Atherton?
Atherton 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.