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Schools in 95628 — Fair Oaks, California

95628 has 9 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 43.5 — 0.3 points near the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 25.4 to 60.1, a 34.7-point spread.

Avg Scope Score
43.5
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
34.7
25.4 – 60.1
Avg Exceeded %
18.2%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
24.8%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
9
With Scope Scores

How 95628 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Bella Vista High with a Scope Score of 60 and 23.8% of students exceeding standard.

Declining trajectory: Average proficiency drops by 4.0 percentage points from grade 3 to grade 5 across 95628. This pattern in test scores may reflect a variety of factors and is worth examining school by school.

Chronic absenteeism across 95628 averages 24.8%, below the state average of 18.1%. This elevated rate may indicate systemic attendance challenges in the area.

How 95628 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 95628
95628Fair Oaks943.5
95627Esparto336.7-6.8
95630Folsom1764.3+20.8
95624Elk Grove1252.7+9.2
95632Galt845.5+2.0
95623El Dorado453.0+9.5

School archetypes in 95628

2 On the Rise7 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 2 schools in 95628 are classified as On the Rise (2) — 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 95628

#SchoolScoreCountyExceededMet+AbsentSusp.
1Bella Vista High
San Juan Unified Building Momentum
60Sacramento23.8%51.1%26.1%3.8%
2Orangevale Open K-8
San Juan Unified On the Rise
52Sacramento20.9%52.5%12.3%1.5%
3Meraki High
San Juan Unified Building Momentum
50Sacramento35.7%60.7%26.5%3.5%
4Earl Legette Elementary
San Juan Unified Building Momentum
50Sacramento25.9%53.1%13.2%2.7%
5Del Campo High
San Juan Unified Building Momentum
44Sacramento9.2%30.4%24.9%4.2%
6El Sereno Alternative Education
San Juan Unified Building Momentum
42Sacramento12.7%30.5%43.7%1.6%
7Harry Dewey Fundamental Elementary
San Juan Unified Building Momentum
40Sacramento19.3%45.6%14.8%1.8%
8Northridge Elementary
San Juan Unified On the Rise
28Sacramento9.9%26.7%28.4%3.0%
9Will Rogers Middle
San Juan Unified Building Momentum
25Sacramento6.5%26.1%33.6%12.2%

Schools in 95628 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 95628

  • 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 Fair Oaks good?
Fair Oaks's 9 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 43.5/100, which is 0.3 points near the California state average of 43.8. 18.2% 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 Fair Oaks?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Fair Oaks is Bella Vista High with a Scope Score of 60/100 and 23.8% 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 Fair Oaks schools compare to the state average?
Fair Oaks elementary schools average a Scope Score of 43.5 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (0.3 points near). The exceeded rate averages 18.2% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 24.8% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 25.4 to 60.1, a 34.7-point spread.
How many schools are in Fair Oaks?
Fair Oaks has 9 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.