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Schools in 94061 — Redwood City, California

94061 has 3 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 41.4 — 2.4 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 30.8 to 53.7, a 22.9-point spread.

Avg Scope Score
41.4
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
22.9
30.8 – 53.7
Avg Exceeded %
21.8%
State avg: 21.6%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
17.6%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
3
With Scope Scores

How 94061 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Roy Cloud Elementary with a Scope Score of 54 and 25.8% of students exceeding standard.

High-ceiling zip code: Schools here average 21.8% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.6%. These schools aren't just meeting proficiency; they're pushing students beyond it.

Declining trajectory: Average proficiency drops by 11.6 percentage points from grade 3 to grade 5 across 94061. This pattern in test scores may reflect a variety of factors and is worth examining school by school.

Chronic absenteeism across 94061 averages 17.6%, near the state average of 18.1%.

How 94061 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 94061
94061Redwood City3Developing
41.4/100
—
94062Redwood City6Solid
58.2/100
+16.8
94063Redwood City4Developing
32.4/100
-9.0
94066San Bruno8Developing
47.3/100
+5.9

School archetypes in 94061

1 Culture First2 Building Momentum

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

All schools in 94061

#SchoolExceededScore
1Roy Cloud Elementary
Redwood City Elementary Culture First
25.8%Solid
54/100
2Henry Ford Elementary
Redwood City Elementary Building Momentum
26.6%Developing
40/100
3Roosevelt Elementary
Redwood City Elementary Building Momentum
12.8%Developing
31/100

Schools in 94061 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 94061

  • 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 Redwood City good?
Redwood City's 3 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 41.4/100, which is 2.4 points below the California state average of 43.8. 21.8% 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 Redwood City?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Redwood City is Roy Cloud Elementary with a Scope Score of 54/100 and 25.8% 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 Redwood City schools compare to the state average?
Redwood City elementary schools average a Scope Score of 41.4 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (2.4 points below). The exceeded rate averages 21.8% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 17.6% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 30.8 to 53.7, a 22.9-point spread.
How many schools are in Redwood City?
Redwood City 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.

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