Schools in 94706 — Albany, California
94706 has 5 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 72.6 — 28.9 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 61.7 to 87.8, a 26.1-point spread. 3 schools rank in the 90th percentile or above statewide.
How 94706 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Albany High with a Scope Score of 88 and 55.8% of students exceeding standard.
High-ceiling zip code: Schools here average 44.9% 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 5.1 percentage points from grade 3 to grade 5 across 94706. This pattern in test scores may reflect a variety of factors and is worth examining school by school.
Chronic absenteeism across 94706 averages 9.7%, above the state average of 18.1%.
How 94706 compares to nearby zip codes
School archetypes in 94706
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All schools in 94706
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Albany High Albany City Unified High Ceiling | 55.8% | Strong 88/100 |
| 2 | Cornell Elementary Albany City Unified Strong All-Around | 49.7% | Strong 74/100 |
| 3 | Albany Middle Albany City Unified Building Momentum | 43.1% | Strong 73/100 |
| 4 | Marin Elementary Albany City Unified Building Momentum | 41.8% | Solid 67/100 |
| 5 | Ocean View Elementary Albany City Unified Building Momentum | 34.2% | Solid 62/100 |
Schools in 94706 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 94706
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- Parent and community engagement levels
- Quality of special education and gifted programs
- How school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access
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