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Schools in 94062 — Redwood City, California

94062 has 6 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 58.2 — 14.4 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 21.8 to 89.2, a 67.4-point spread. 2 schools rank in the 90th percentile or above statewide.

Avg Scope Score
58.2
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
67.4
21.8 – 89.2
Avg Exceeded %
35.4%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
17.8%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
6
With Scope Scores

How 94062 schools perform

The top-ranked school is North Star Academy with a Scope Score of 89 and 67.7% of students exceeding standard.

High-ceiling zip code: Schools here average 35.4% 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 94062 averages 17.8%, near the state average of 18.1%.

How 94062 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 94062
94062Redwood City6Solid
58.2/100
94061Redwood City3Developing
41.4/100
-16.8
94063Redwood City4Developing
32.4/100
-25.8
94066San Bruno8Developing
47.3/100
-10.8

School archetypes in 94062

2 High Ceiling4 Building Momentum

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

All schools in 94062

#SchoolExceededScore
1North Star Academy
Redwood City Elementary High Ceiling
67.7%Strong
89/100
2Woodside Elementary
Woodside Elementary High Ceiling
62.4%Strong
83/100
3Woodside High
Sequoia Union High Building Momentum
26.0%Solid
61/100
4Clifford Elementary
Redwood City Elementary Building Momentum
30.5%Solid
50/100
5Sequoia High
Sequoia Union High Building Momentum
22.3%Developing
43/100
6McKinley Institute of Technology
Redwood City Elementary Building Momentum
3.7%Needs Support
22/100

Schools in 94062 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 94062

  • 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 6 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 58.2/100, which is 14.4 points above the California state average of 43.8. 35.4% 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 Redwood City?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Redwood City is North Star Academy with a Scope Score of 89/100 and 67.7% 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 Redwood City schools compare to the state average?
Redwood City elementary schools average a Scope Score of 58.2 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (14.4 points above). The exceeded rate averages 35.4% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 17.8% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 21.8 to 89.2, a 67.4-point spread.
How many schools are in Redwood City?
Redwood City has 6 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.