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Elementary Schools in Folsom, California

Above Average2024–25 data17 schools · avg 64.3/100

Folsom, California has 17 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 64.3/100 — 20.5 points above the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Vista del Lago High at 76/100, where 39.9% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Folsom schools average 39.9% exceeded standard (state: 21.6%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Of 17 schools, 2 High Ceiling stand out for their performance profiles. Chronic absenteeism averages 9.7% (below the state average of 18.1%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
64.3
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
48.1
27.5 – 75.7
Avg Exceeded %
39.9%
State avg: 21.6%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
9.7%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
17
With Scope Scores

How Folsom schools compare

Folsom's 17 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 64.3 — 20.5 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 27.5 to 75.7, a 48.1-point spread.

The top-ranked school is Vista del Lago High with a Scope Score of 76 and 39.9% of students exceeding standard.

High-ceiling schools: Folsom schools average 39.9% 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 Folsom averages 9.7%, 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 Folsom

12 Strong All-Around2 High Ceiling1 Culture First2 Building Momentum

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

Schools in Folsom ranked by Scope Score

#SchoolExceededScore
1Vista del Lago High
Folsom-Cordova Unified Strong All-Around
39.9%Strong
76/100
2Russell Ranch Elementary
Folsom-Cordova Unified High Ceiling
50.7%Strong
73/100
3Folsom High
Folsom-Cordova Unified Strong All-Around
37.9%Strong
73/100
4Empire Oaks Elementary
Folsom-Cordova Unified Strong All-Around
46.1%Strong
72/100
5Theodore Judah Elementary
Folsom-Cordova Unified High Ceiling
55.4%Strong
72/100
6Alder Creek Elementary
Folsom-Cordova Unified Strong All-Around
45.3%Solid
69/100
7Folsom Middle
Folsom-Cordova Unified Strong All-Around
42.5%Solid
69/100
8Oak Chan Elementary
Folsom-Cordova Unified Strong All-Around
47.2%Solid
69/100
9Mangini Ranch Elementary
Folsom-Cordova Unified Strong All-Around
47.8%Solid
68/100
10Sandra J. Gallardo Elementary
Folsom-Cordova Unified Strong All-Around
48.6%Solid
68/100
11Folsom Hills Elementary
Folsom-Cordova Unified Strong All-Around
44.0%Solid
65/100
12Natoma Station Elementary
Folsom-Cordova Unified Strong All-Around
39.7%Solid
64/100
13Sutter Middle
Folsom-Cordova Unified Strong All-Around
35.6%Solid
63/100
14Carl H. Sundahl Elementary
Folsom-Cordova Unified Strong All-Around
41.5%Solid
61/100
15Gold Ridge Elementary
Folsom-Cordova Unified Culture First
29.4%Solid
54/100
16Blanche Sprentz Elementary
Folsom-Cordova Unified Building Momentum
27.6%Solid
51/100
17Folsom Lake High
Folsom-Cordova Unified Building Momentum
0.0%Needs Support
28/100

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 Folsom

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.

St. John Notre Dame School
Roman Catholic · Grades Pre-K-8 · 364 students
23:1Private
Folsom Educational Academy
Disciples of Christ · Grades Pre-K-8 · 113 students
6:1Private
Folsom Preparatory School
Nonsectarian · Grades Pre-K-5 · 95 students
12:1Private
Sundance Montessori School
Nonsectarian · Grades Pre-K-TK · 51 students
6:1Private
The Phoenix School, Clarksville
Nonsectarian · Grades Pre-K · 22 students
11:1Private

What Scope Scores can't tell you about Folsom

  • 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 Folsom good?
Folsom's 17 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 64.3/100, which is 20.5 points above the California state average of 43.8. 39.9% 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 Folsom?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Folsom is Vista del Lago High with a Scope Score of 76/100 and 39.9% 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 Folsom schools compare to the state average?
Folsom elementary schools average a Scope Score of 64.3 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (20.5 points above). The exceeded rate averages 39.9% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 9.7% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 27.5 to 75.7, a 48.1-point spread.
How many schools are in Folsom?
Folsom has 17 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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