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Schools in 95405 — Santa Rosa, California

95405 has 4 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 45.6 — 1.9 points near the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 32.0 to 56.6, a 24.6-point spread.

Avg Scope Score
45.6
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
24.6
32.0 – 56.6
Avg Exceeded %
16.6%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
15.3%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
4
With Scope Scores

How 95405 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Santa Rosa French-American Charter (SRFACS) with a Scope Score of 57 and 24.2% of students exceeding standard.

Declining trajectory: Average proficiency drops by 4.2 percentage points from grade 3 to grade 5 across 95405. This pattern in test scores may reflect a variety of factors and is worth examining school by school.

Chronic absenteeism across 95405 averages 15.3%, above the state average of 18.1%.

How 95405 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 95405
95405Santa Rosa4Developing
45.6/100
95404Santa Rosa6Developing
36.4/100
-9.2
95403Santa Rosa6Developing
33.1/100
-12.5
95407Santa Rosa10Developing
32.8/100
-12.8
95401Santa Rosa6Developing
34.9/100
-10.7
95409Santa Rosa6Solid
52.8/100
+7.1

School archetypes in 95405

2 Culture First2 Building Momentum

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

All schools in 95405

#SchoolExceededScore
1Santa Rosa French-American Charter (SRFACS)
Santa Rosa Elementary Culture First
24.2%Solid
57/100
2Montgomery High
Santa Rosa High Building Momentum
11.0%Developing
48/100
3Village Elementary Charter
Rincon Valley Union Elementary Culture First
20.9%Developing
46/100
4Manzanita Elementary Charter
Rincon Valley Union Elementary Building Momentum
10.5%Developing
32/100

Schools in 95405 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 95405

  • 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 Rosa good?
Santa Rosa's 4 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 45.6/100, which is 1.9 points near the California state average of 43.8. 16.6% 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 Rosa?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Santa Rosa is Santa Rosa French-American Charter (SRFACS) with a Scope Score of 57/100 and 24.2% 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 Rosa schools compare to the state average?
Santa Rosa elementary schools average a Scope Score of 45.6 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (1.9 points near). The exceeded rate averages 16.6% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 15.3% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 32.0 to 56.6, a 24.6-point spread.
How many schools are in Santa Rosa?
Santa Rosa has 4 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.