ExploreMapCompareBlogSign in

Schools in 94579 — San Leandro, California

94579 has 4 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 40.1 — 3.7 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 32.3 to 51.5, a 19.2-point spread.

Avg Scope Score
40.1
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
19.2
32.3 – 51.5
Avg Exceeded %
18.6%
State avg: 21.6%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
19.0%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
4
With Scope Scores

How 94579 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Madison Elementary with a Scope Score of 52 and 28.1% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism across 94579 averages 19.0%, near the state average of 18.1%.

How 94579 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 94579
94579San Leandro4Developing
40.1/100
—
94578San Leandro3Developing
30.1/100
-10.0
94580San Lorenzo9Developing
37.6/100
-2.5
94577San Leandro10Developing
35.6/100
-4.4
94582San Ramon9Strong
79.8/100
+39.8
94583San Ramon9Strong
75.9/100
+35.9

School archetypes in 94579

1 Growth Engine1 On the Rise2 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 2 schools in 94579 are classified as Growth Engine or On the Rise — 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 94579

#SchoolExceededScore
1Madison Elementary
San Leandro Unified Growth Engine
28.1%Solid
52/100
2Dayton Elementary
San Lorenzo Unified Building Momentum
21.1%Developing
40/100
3Washington Manor Middle
San Lorenzo Unified On the Rise
12.3%Developing
36/100
4Corvallis Elementary
San Lorenzo Unified Building Momentum
13.0%Developing
32/100

Schools in 94579 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 94579

  • 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 San Leandro good?
San Leandro's 4 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 40.1/100, which is 3.7 points below the California state average of 43.8. 18.6% 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 San Leandro?
The highest-scoring elementary school in San Leandro is Madison Elementary with a Scope Score of 52/100 and 28.1% 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 San Leandro schools compare to the state average?
San Leandro elementary schools average a Scope Score of 40.1 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (3.7 points below). The exceeded rate averages 18.6% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 19.0% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 32.3 to 51.5, a 19.2-point spread.
How many schools are in San Leandro?
San Leandro has 4 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.

Related

All California SchoolsSan Leandro UnifiedSan Lorenzo UnifiedSan Leandro SchoolsZip 94578Zip 94580Zip 94577Zip 94582Zip 94583
← Explore all schools