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Schools in 95409 — Santa Rosa, California

95409 has 6 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 52.8 — 9.0 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 39.6 to 63.6, a 24.0-point spread.

Avg Scope Score
52.8
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
24.0
39.6 – 63.6
Avg Exceeded %
27.7%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
12.9%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
6
With Scope Scores

How 95409 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Maria Carrillo High with a Scope Score of 64 and 28.9% of students exceeding standard.

High-ceiling zip code: Schools here average 27.7% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.6%. These schools aren't just meeting proficiency; they're pushing students beyond it.

Declining trajectory: Average proficiency drops by 11.7 percentage points from grade 3 to grade 5 across 95409. This pattern in test scores may reflect a variety of factors and is worth examining school by school.

Chronic absenteeism across 95409 averages 12.9%, above the state average of 18.1%.

How 95409 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 95409
95409Santa Rosa6Solid
52.8/100
95407Santa Rosa10Developing
32.8/100
-19.9
95405Santa Rosa4Developing
45.6/100
-7.1
95404Santa Rosa6Developing
36.4/100
-16.3
95403Santa Rosa6Developing
33.1/100
-19.6
95401Santa Rosa6Developing
34.9/100
-17.8

School archetypes in 95409

2 Culture First1 Strong All-Around1 Solid Base2 Building Momentum

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

All schools in 95409

#SchoolExceededScore
1Maria Carrillo High
Santa Rosa High Strong All-Around
28.9%Solid
64/100
2Austin Creek Elementary
Rincon Valley Union Elementary Solid Base
46.3%Solid
61/100
3Sequoia Elementary
Rincon Valley Union Elementary Culture First
30.9%Solid
57/100
4Binkley Elementary Charter
Rincon Valley Union Elementary Culture First
21.2%Solid
51/100
5Madrone Elementary
Rincon Valley Union Elementary Building Momentum
22.3%Developing
45/100
6Whited Elementary Charter
Rincon Valley Union Elementary Building Momentum
16.5%Developing
40/100

Schools in 95409 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 95409

  • 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 6 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 52.8/100, which is 9.0 points above the California state average of 43.8. 27.7% 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 Maria Carrillo High with a Scope Score of 64/100 and 28.9% 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 52.8 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (9.0 points above). The exceeded rate averages 27.7% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 12.9% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 39.6 to 63.6, a 24.0-point spread.
How many schools are in Santa Rosa?
Santa Rosa has 6 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.