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Schools in 95051 — Santa Clara, California

95051 has 13 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 57.1 — 13.3 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 23.8 to 92.8, a 69.0-point spread. 2 schools rank in the 90th percentile or above statewide.

Avg Scope Score
57.1
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
69.0
23.8 – 92.8
Avg Exceeded %
34.0%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
18.6%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
13
With Scope Scores

How 95051 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Millikin Elementary with a Scope Score of 93 and 72.0% of students exceeding standard.

High-ceiling zip code: Schools here average 34.0% 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 95051 averages 18.6%, near the state average of 18.1%.

How 95051 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 95051
95051Santa Clara1357.1
95050Santa Clara548.4-8.6
95054Santa Clara453.6-3.5
95060Santa Cruz752.1-5.0

School archetypes in 95051

3 Growth Engine2 High Ceiling2 Strong All-Around1 Solid Base4 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 3 schools in 95051 are classified as Growth Engine (3) — 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 95051

#SchoolScoreCountyExceededMet+AbsentSusp.
1Millikin Elementary
Santa Clara Unified High Ceiling
93Santa Clara72.0%90.8%3.4%0.1%
2Laurelwood Elementary
Santa Clara Unified High Ceiling
77Santa Clara56.8%78.7%15.5%2.1%
3Santa Clara High
Santa Clara Unified Strong All-Around
67Santa Clara35.0%57.4%13.9%2.9%
4Adrian Wilcox High
Santa Clara Unified Strong All-Around
67Santa Clara37.4%59.5%20.3%2.7%
5Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary
Cupertino Union Growth Engine
67Santa Clara43.7%69.1%8.5%1.2%
6Sutter Elementary
Santa Clara Unified Solid Base
60Santa Clara42.5%67.5%15.9%1.5%
7Central Park Elementary
Santa Clara Unified Culture First
57Santa Clara35.5%58.9%13.5%0.7%
8Juan Cabrillo Middle
Santa Clara Unified Growth Engine
56Santa Clara31.7%52.8%13.3%8.6%
9Briarwood Elementary
Santa Clara Unified Building Momentum
46Santa Clara26.3%45.9%18.5%1.5%
10Bowers Elementary
Santa Clara Unified Growth Engine
45Santa Clara19.8%46.3%17.2%2.9%
11Pomeroy Elementary
Santa Clara Unified Building Momentum
43Santa Clara19.9%42.0%18.6%0.4%
12Bracher Elementary
Santa Clara Unified Building Momentum
40Santa Clara20.9%40.0%19.8%2.8%
13New Valley Continuation High
Santa Clara Unified Building Momentum
24Santa Clara0.0%2.2%63.1%10.4%

Schools in 95051 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 95051

  • 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 Santa Clara good?
Santa Clara's 13 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 57.1/100, which is 13.3 points above the California state average of 43.8. 34.0% 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 Santa Clara?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Santa Clara is Millikin Elementary with a Scope Score of 93/100 and 72.0% 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 Santa Clara schools compare to the state average?
Santa Clara elementary schools average a Scope Score of 57.1 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (13.3 points above). The exceeded rate averages 34.0% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 18.6% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 23.8 to 92.8, a 69.0-point spread.
How many schools are in Santa Clara?
Santa Clara has 13 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.