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Elementary Schools in Dublin, California

Above Average2024–25 data12 schools · avg 70.7/100

Dublin, California has 12 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 70.7/100 — 27.0 points above the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Harold William Kolb at 88/100, where 64.9% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Dublin schools average 48.3% exceeded standard (state: 21.6%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Of 12 schools, 9 High Ceiling stand out for their performance profiles. Chronic absenteeism averages 13.6% (below the state average of 18.1%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
70.7
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
64.2
23.4 – 87.6
Avg Exceeded %
48.3%
State avg: 21.6%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
13.6%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
12
With Scope Scores

How Dublin schools compare

Dublin's 12 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 70.7 — 27.0 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 23.4 to 87.6, a 64.2-point spread.

The top-ranked school is Harold William Kolb with a Scope Score of 88 and 64.9% of students exceeding standard.

High-ceiling schools: Dublin schools average 48.3% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.6%. These schools aren't just getting students to proficiency, they're pushing them further.

Chronic absenteeism in Dublin averages 13.6%, which is above the state average of 18.1%.

How we score · Scope Score weights exceeded (40%), met (22%), growth (15%), absenteeism (10%), suspension (5%), ELPAC (5%), baseline (3%)

School archetypes in Dublin

9 High Ceiling1 Strong All-Around2 Building Momentum

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

Schools in Dublin ranked by Scope Score

#SchoolExceededScore
1Harold William Kolb
Dublin Unified High Ceiling
64.9%Strong
88/100
2J. M. Amador Elementary
Dublin Unified High Ceiling
67.3%Strong
86/100
3Dublin High
Dublin Unified High Ceiling
50.5%Strong
83/100
4Eleanor Murray Fallon
Dublin Unified High Ceiling
52.9%Strong
81/100
5Cottonwood Creek
Dublin Unified High Ceiling
64.1%Strong
79/100
6John Green Elementary
Dublin Unified High Ceiling
54.1%Strong
76/100
7Dublin Elementary
Dublin Unified High Ceiling
52.5%Strong
75/100
8James Dougherty Elementary
Dublin Unified High Ceiling
52.6%Strong
70/100
9Murray Elementary
Dublin Unified High Ceiling
50.7%Strong
70/100
10Frederiksen Elementary
Dublin Unified Strong All-Around
37.1%Solid
61/100
11Wells Middle
Dublin Unified Building Momentum
33.3%Solid
57/100
12Valley High (Continuation)
Dublin Unified Building Momentum
0.0%Needs Support
23/100

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.

Private Schools in Dublin

Private schools don't participate in California's standardized testing (CAASPP) and cannot be scored or ranked. Showing enrollment, student-teacher ratio, and affiliation where available.

The Quarry Lane School
Nonsectarian · Grades Pre-K-12 · 811 students
9:1Private
Valley Christian Schools
African Methodist Episcopal · Grades Pre-K-12 · 375 students
9:1Private
St. Raymond School
Roman Catholic · Grades Pre-K-8 · 238 students
17:1Private
Fountainhead Montessori School
Nonsectarian · Grades Pre-K-5 · 76 students
6:1Private
Springfield Montessori School
Nonsectarian · Grades Pre-K-TK · 12 students
12:1Private

What Scope Scores can't tell you about Dublin

  • 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 Dublin good?
Dublin's 12 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 70.7/100, which is 27.0 points above the California state average of 43.8. 48.3% 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 Dublin?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Dublin is Harold William Kolb with a Scope Score of 88/100 and 64.9% 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 Dublin schools compare to the state average?
Dublin elementary schools average a Scope Score of 70.7 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (27.0 points above). The exceeded rate averages 48.3% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 13.6% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 23.4 to 87.6, a 64.2-point spread.
How many schools are in Dublin?
Dublin has 12 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.

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