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Schools in 95030 — Los Gatos, California

95030 has 3 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 77.8 — 34.0 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 71.9 to 83.2, a 11.3-point spread. 3 schools rank in the 90th percentile or above statewide.

Avg Scope Score
77.8
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
11.3
71.9 – 83.2
Avg Exceeded %
47.9%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
7.8%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
3
With Scope Scores

How 95030 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Daves Avenue Elementary with a Scope Score of 83 and 57.5% of students exceeding standard.

High-ceiling zip code: Schools here average 47.9% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.6%. These schools aren't just meeting proficiency; they're pushing students beyond it.

Chronic absenteeism across 95030 averages 7.8%, above the state average of 18.1%.

How 95030 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 95030
95030Los Gatos377.8
95032Los Gatos478.6+0.8
95033Los Gatos472.1-5.7
95035Milpitas1463.1-14.7
95023Hollister1439.9-37.9
95037Morgan Hill1044.4-33.4

School archetypes in 95030

1 High Ceiling1 Strong All-Around1 Building Momentum

Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more

All schools in 95030

#SchoolScoreCountyExceededMet+AbsentSusp.
1Daves Avenue Elementary
Los Gatos Union Elementary High Ceiling
83Santa Clara57.5%83.5%5.8%0.1%
2Los Gatos High
Los Gatos-Saratoga Union High Strong All-Around
78Santa Clara42.6%71.5%10.7%1.2%
3Rolling Hills Middle
Campbell Union Building Momentum
72Santa Clara43.6%72.2%6.8%2.9%

Schools in 95030 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 95030

  • 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 Los Gatos good?
Los Gatos's 3 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 77.8/100, which is 34.0 points above the California state average of 43.8. 47.9% 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 Los Gatos?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Los Gatos is Daves Avenue Elementary with a Scope Score of 83/100 and 57.5% 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 Los Gatos schools compare to the state average?
Los Gatos elementary schools average a Scope Score of 77.8 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (34.0 points above). The exceeded rate averages 47.9% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 7.8% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 71.9 to 83.2, a 11.3-point spread.
How many schools are in Los Gatos?
Los Gatos has 3 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.