Schools in 95070 — Saratoga, California
95070 has 9 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 82.3 — 38.5 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 67.6 to 91.7, a 24.2-point spread. 8 schools rank in the 90th percentile or above statewide.
How 95070 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Saratoga High with a Scope Score of 92 and 62.9% of students exceeding standard.
High-ceiling zip code: Schools here average 58.7% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.6%. These schools aren't just meeting proficiency; they're pushing students beyond it.
Strong growth trajectory: Schools in 95070 show an average grade 3-to-5 improvement of +3.8 percentage points, suggesting these schools are adding real value over time.
Chronic absenteeism across 95070 averages 8.2%, above the state average of 18.1%.
How 95070 compares to nearby zip codes
School archetypes in 95070
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All schools in 95070
| # | School | Score | County | Exceeded | Met+ | Absent | Susp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Saratoga High Los Gatos-Saratoga Union High High Ceiling | 92 | Santa Clara | 62.9% | 82.6% | 10.2% | 0.4% |
| 2 | Redwood Middle Saratoga Union Elementary High Ceiling | 92 | Santa Clara | 65.5% | 89.9% | 4.5% | 0.1% |
| 3 | Argonaut Elementary Saratoga Union Elementary High Ceiling | 85 | Santa Clara | 66.7% | 89.0% | 5.7% | 0.1% |
| 4 | Blue Hills Elementary Cupertino Union High Ceiling | 85 | Santa Clara | 63.5% | 83.4% | 7.6% | 0.8% |
| 5 | Saratoga Elementary Saratoga Union Elementary High Ceiling | 83 | Santa Clara | 63.0% | 87.7% | 6.1% | 0.4% |
| 6 | Marshall Lane Elementary Campbell Union High Ceiling | 82 | Santa Clara | 63.7% | 85.8% | 6.6% | 0.5% |
| 7 | Foothill Elementary Saratoga Union Elementary High Ceiling | 78 | Santa Clara | 56.3% | 77.6% | 8.1% | 0.4% |
| 8 | Christa McAuliffe Cupertino Union High Ceiling | 77 | Santa Clara | 56.7% | 81.8% | 9.9% | 1.9% |
| 9 | Prospect High Campbell Union High Strong All-Around | 68 | Santa Clara | 30.1% | 50.7% | 14.9% | 2.8% |
Schools in 95070 on the map
Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology
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