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Schools in 94087 — Sunnyvale, California

94087 has 9 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 73.3 — 29.6 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 58.3 to 87.8, a 29.5-point spread. 5 schools rank in the 90th percentile or above statewide.

Avg Scope Score
73.3
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
29.5
58.3 – 87.8
Avg Exceeded %
49.6%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
9.0%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
9
With Scope Scores

How 94087 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Cherry Chase Elementary with a Scope Score of 88 and 68.8% of students exceeding standard.

High-ceiling zip code: Schools here average 49.6% 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 94087 averages 9.0%, above the state average of 18.1%.

How 94087 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 94087
94087Sunnyvale973.3
94086Sunnyvale452.0-21.3
94085Sunnyvale342.5-30.9
94080South San Francisco1238.7-34.6

School archetypes in 94087

5 High Ceiling1 Strong All-Around3 Building Momentum

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

All schools in 94087

#SchoolScoreCountyExceededMet+AbsentSusp.
1Cherry Chase Elementary
Sunnyvale High Ceiling
88Santa Clara68.8%85.4%6.9%0.1%
2Cupertino Middle
Cupertino Union High Ceiling
84Santa Clara56.3%78.7%6.9%1.0%
3West Valley Elementary
Cupertino Union High Ceiling
83Santa Clara58.9%80.9%5.6%0.3%
4Cumberland Elementary
Sunnyvale High Ceiling
79Santa Clara57.5%79.7%4.2%0.8%
5Louis E. Stocklmeir Elementary
Cupertino Union High Ceiling
76Santa Clara50.1%75.1%6.2%0.2%
6Fremont High
Fremont Union High Strong All-Around
67Santa Clara35.8%56.8%20.6%2.0%
7Sunnyvale Middle
Sunnyvale Building Momentum
64Santa Clara42.9%63.6%11.1%4.2%
8Marian A. Peterson Middle
Santa Clara Unified Building Momentum
62Santa Clara40.2%63.1%7.2%3.6%
9Chester W. Nimitz Elementary
Cupertino Union Building Momentum
58Santa Clara35.8%59.1%12.1%1.3%

Schools in 94087 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 94087

  • 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 Sunnyvale good?
Sunnyvale's 9 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 73.3/100, which is 29.6 points above the California state average of 43.8. 49.6% 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 Sunnyvale?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Sunnyvale is Cherry Chase Elementary with a Scope Score of 88/100 and 68.8% 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 Sunnyvale schools compare to the state average?
Sunnyvale elementary schools average a Scope Score of 73.3 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (29.6 points above). The exceeded rate averages 49.6% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 9.0% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 58.3 to 87.8, a 29.5-point spread.
How many schools are in Sunnyvale?
Sunnyvale 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.