Schools in 94565 — Pittsburg, California
94565 has 19 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 27.3 — 16.5 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 8.1 to 49.3, a 41.2-point spread.
Avg Scope Score
27.3
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
41.2
8.1 – 49.3
Schools Ranked
19
With Scope Scores
How 94565 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Pittsburg Senior High with a Scope Score of 49 and 9.3% of students exceeding standard.
Chronic absenteeism across 94565 averages 34.7%, below the state average of 18.1%. This elevated rate may indicate systemic attendance challenges in the area.
How 94565 compares to nearby zip codes
School archetypes in 94565
5 On the Rise14 Building Momentum
Hidden gems: 5 schools in 94565 are classified as On the Rise (5) — 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 94565
| # | School | Score | County | Exceeded | Met+ | Absent | Susp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pittsburg Senior High Pittsburg Unified Building Momentum | 49 | Contra Costa | 9.3% | 30.3% | 35.2% | 5.5% |
| 2 | Delta View Elementary Mt. Diablo Unified On the Rise | 38 | Contra Costa | 15.3% | 36.9% | 32.1% | 0.2% |
| 3 | Los Medanos Elementary Pittsburg Unified Building Momentum | 38 | Contra Costa | 13.8% | 32.5% | 24.9% | 0.5% |
| 4 | Foothill Elementary Pittsburg Unified Building Momentum | 33 | Contra Costa | 11.6% | 32.6% | 23.3% | 1.2% |
| 5 | Heights Elementary Pittsburg Unified Building Momentum | 33 | Contra Costa | 13.2% | 31.7% | 29.2% | 2.5% |
| 6 | Willow Cove Elementary Pittsburg Unified Building Momentum | 30 | Contra Costa | 7.5% | 20.2% | 23.2% | 1.1% |
| 7 | Rancho Medanos Junior High Pittsburg Unified Building Momentum | 28 | Contra Costa | 6.1% | 22.6% | 27.2% | 3.7% |
| 8 | Hillview Junior High Pittsburg Unified On the Rise | 28 | Contra Costa | 5.8% | 21.3% | 27.8% | 3.3% |
| 9 | Marina Vista Elementary Pittsburg Unified On the Rise | 27 | Contra Costa | 10.2% | 27.2% | 32.8% | 1.4% |
| 10 | Parkside Elementary Pittsburg Unified Building Momentum | 27 | Contra Costa | 6.1% | 24.8% | 28.4% | 0.3% |
| 11 | Martin Luther King Jr. Junior High Pittsburg Unified Building Momentum | 27 | Contra Costa | 6.2% | 24.2% | 30.6% | 8.6% |
| 12 | Highlands Elementary Pittsburg Unified Building Momentum | 26 | Contra Costa | 5.6% | 20.8% | 30.7% | 2.6% |
| 13 | Stoneman Elementary Pittsburg Unified On the Rise | 25 | Contra Costa | 6.1% | 20.8% | 35.4% | 4.1% |
| 14 | Rio Vista Elementary Mt. Diablo Unified Building Momentum | 25 | Contra Costa | 8.1% | 20.0% | 39.5% | 0.7% |
| 15 | Black Diamond High (Continuation) Pittsburg Unified Building Momentum | 23 | Contra Costa | 0.0% | 6.0% | 76.3% | 2.6% |
| 16 | Riverview Middle Mt. Diablo Unified On the Rise | 18 | Contra Costa | 3.7% | 14.9% | 32.5% | 14.3% |
| 17 | Bel Air Elementary Mt. Diablo Unified Building Momentum | 18 | Contra Costa | 3.2% | 14.3% | 38.5% | 2.5% |
| 18 | Shore Acres Elementary Mt. Diablo Unified Building Momentum | 18 | Contra Costa | 0.7% | 7.6% | 38.1% | 1.1% |
| 19 | Golden Gate Community Contra Costa County Office of Education Building Momentum | 8 | Contra Costa | 0.0% | 7.5% | 53.1% | 7.3% |
Schools in 94565 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 94565
- 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
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Frequently asked questions
Are the schools in Pittsburg good?
Pittsburg's 19 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 27.3/100, which is 16.5 points below the California state average of 43.8. 7.0% 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 Pittsburg?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Pittsburg is Pittsburg Senior High with a Scope Score of 49/100 and 9.3% 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 Pittsburg schools compare to the state average?
Pittsburg elementary schools average a Scope Score of 27.3 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (16.5 points below). The exceeded rate averages 7.0% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 34.7% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 8.1 to 49.3, a 41.2-point spread.
How many schools are in Pittsburg?
Pittsburg has 19 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.