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Schools in 95757 — Elk Grove, California

95757 has 10 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 59.5 — 15.8 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 40.6 to 71.1, a 30.5-point spread. 1 school ranks in the 90th percentile or above statewide.

Avg Scope Score
59.5
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
30.5
40.6 – 71.1
Avg Exceeded %
33.4%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
16.1%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
10
With Scope Scores

How 95757 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Zehnder Ranch Elementary with a Scope Score of 71 and 47.8% of students exceeding standard.

High-ceiling zip code: Schools here average 33.4% 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 7.0 percentage points from grade 3 to grade 5 across 95757. This pattern in test scores may reflect a variety of factors and is worth examining school by school.

Chronic absenteeism across 95757 averages 16.1%, near the state average of 18.1%.

How 95757 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 95757
95757Elk Grove1059.5
95758Elk Grove846.0-13.5
95762El Dorado Hills1170.6+11.1
95765Rocklin1159.4-0.1
95747Roseville1754.8-4.8

School archetypes in 95757

2 Strong All-Around1 Solid Base7 Building Momentum

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

All schools in 95757

#SchoolScoreCountyExceededMet+AbsentSusp.
1Zehnder Ranch Elementary
Elk Grove Unified Building Momentum
71Sacramento47.8%71.7%10.6%0.2%
2Elliott Ranch Elementary
Elk Grove Unified Building Momentum
66Sacramento50.9%75.6%16.8%0.1%
3Cosumnes Oaks High
Elk Grove Unified Strong All-Around
65Sacramento26.4%54.1%15.0%3.8%
4Miwok Village Elementary
Elk Grove Unified Solid Base
64Sacramento43.3%68.3%13.1%0.3%
5Franklin High
Elk Grove Unified Strong All-Around
64Sacramento25.1%53.0%11.8%3.8%
6Helen Carr Castello Elementary
Elk Grove Unified Building Momentum
59Sacramento33.0%62.2%12.8%0.5%
7Franklin Elementary
Elk Grove Unified Building Momentum
57Sacramento32.1%59.1%16.8%0.2%
8Arlene Hein Elementary
Elk Grove Unified Building Momentum
56Sacramento35.2%61.6%15.1%0.4%
9Carroll Elementary
Elk Grove Unified Building Momentum
54Sacramento34.1%60.8%20.9%0.7%
10Elk Grove Charter
Elk Grove Unified Building Momentum
41Sacramento6.3%27.2%28.5%2.7%

Schools in 95757 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 95757

  • 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 Elk Grove good?
Elk Grove's 10 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 59.5/100, which is 15.8 points above the California state average of 43.8. 33.4% 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 Elk Grove?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Elk Grove is Zehnder Ranch Elementary with a Scope Score of 71/100 and 47.8% 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 Elk Grove schools compare to the state average?
Elk Grove elementary schools average a Scope Score of 59.5 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (15.8 points above). The exceeded rate averages 33.4% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 16.1% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 40.6 to 71.1, a 30.5-point spread.
How many schools are in Elk Grove?
Elk Grove has 10 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.