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Schools in 94952 — Petaluma, California

94952 has 12 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 46.6 — 2.8 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 18.4 to 73.1, a 54.7-point spread. 1 school ranks in the 90th percentile or above statewide.

Avg Scope Score
46.6
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
54.7
18.4 – 73.1
Avg Exceeded %
22.0%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
17.4%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
12
With Scope Scores

How 94952 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Liberty Elementary with a Scope Score of 73 and 41.6% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism across 94952 averages 17.4%, near the state average of 18.1%.

How 94952 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 94952
94952Petaluma12Developing
46.6/100
94954Petaluma9Solid
50.5/100
+3.9
94949Novato3Developing
39.0/100
-7.5
94947Novato7Developing
48.6/100
+2.1
94945Novato3Solid
60.0/100
+13.4
94960San Anselmo4Strong
72.7/100
+26.1

School archetypes in 94952

4 Growth Engine1 Strong All-Around1 Solid Base1 Culture First4 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 5 schools in 94952 are classified as Growth Engine (4) 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 94952

#SchoolExceededScore
1Liberty Elementary
Liberty Elementary Strong All-Around
41.6%Strong
73/100
2Dunham Charter
Dunham Elementary Growth Engine
36.4%Solid
61/100
3Grant Elementary
Petaluma City Elementary Solid Base
42.9%Solid
61/100
4Petaluma High
Petaluma Joint Union High Building Momentum
23.3%Solid
59/100
5Mary Collins Charter School at Cherry Valley
Petaluma Joint Union High Growth Engine
25.3%Solid
57/100
6Two Rock Elementary
Two Rock Union Growth Engine
19.9%Solid
50/100
7Wilson Elementary
Wilmar Union Elementary Culture First
22.5%Developing
48/100
8McNear Elementary
Petaluma City Elementary Growth Engine
24.4%Developing
45/100
9McKinley Elementary
Petaluma City Elementary Building Momentum
16.9%Developing
39/100
10Cinnabar Charter
Cinnabar Elementary Building Momentum
8.7%Needs Support
26/100
11San Antonio High (Continuation)
Petaluma Joint Union High Building Momentum
0.0%Needs Support
22/100
12Valley Vista Elementary
Petaluma City Elementary On the Rise
1.7%Needs Support
18/100

Schools in 94952 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 94952

  • 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 Petaluma good?
Petaluma's 12 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 46.6/100, which is 2.8 points above the California state average of 43.8. 22.0% 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 Petaluma?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Petaluma is Liberty Elementary with a Scope Score of 73/100 and 41.6% 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 Petaluma schools compare to the state average?
Petaluma elementary schools average a Scope Score of 46.6 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (2.8 points above). The exceeded rate averages 22.0% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 17.4% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 18.4 to 73.1, a 54.7-point spread.
How many schools are in Petaluma?
Petaluma has 12 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.