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.
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
School archetypes in 94952
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
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Liberty Elementary Liberty Elementary Strong All-Around | 41.6% | Strong 73/100 |
| 2 | Dunham Charter Dunham Elementary Growth Engine | 36.4% | Solid 61/100 |
| 3 | Grant Elementary Petaluma City Elementary Solid Base | 42.9% | Solid 61/100 |
| 4 | Petaluma High Petaluma Joint Union High Building Momentum | 23.3% | Solid 59/100 |
| 5 | Mary Collins Charter School at Cherry Valley Petaluma Joint Union High Growth Engine | 25.3% | Solid 57/100 |
| 6 | Two Rock Elementary Two Rock Union Growth Engine | 19.9% | Solid 50/100 |
| 7 | Wilson Elementary Wilmar Union Elementary Culture First | 22.5% | Developing 48/100 |
| 8 | McNear Elementary Petaluma City Elementary Growth Engine | 24.4% | Developing 45/100 |
| 9 | McKinley Elementary Petaluma City Elementary Building Momentum | 16.9% | Developing 39/100 |
| 10 | Cinnabar Charter Cinnabar Elementary Building Momentum | 8.7% | Needs Support 26/100 |
| 11 | San Antonio High (Continuation) Petaluma Joint Union High Building Momentum | 0.0% | Needs Support 22/100 |
| 12 | Valley 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
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