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Elementary Schools in Piedmont, California

Above Average2024–25 data6 schools · avg 78.2/100

Piedmont, California has 6 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 78.2/100 — 34.5 points above the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Piedmont High at 93/100, where 66.6% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Piedmont schools average 52.2% exceeded standard (state: 21.6%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Of 6 schools, 4 High Ceiling stand out for their performance profiles. Chronic absenteeism averages 9.5% (below the state average of 18.1%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
78.2
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
29.6
63.4 – 93.0
Avg Exceeded %
52.2%
State avg: 21.6%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
9.5%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
6
With Scope Scores

How Piedmont schools compare

Piedmont's 6 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 78.2 — 34.5 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 63.4 to 93.0, a 29.6-point spread.

The top-ranked school is Piedmont High with a Scope Score of 93 and 66.6% of students exceeding standard.

High-ceiling schools: Piedmont schools average 52.2% 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 Piedmont averages 9.5%, 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 Piedmont

4 High Ceiling1 Strong All-Around1 Building Momentum

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

Schools in Piedmont ranked by Scope Score

#SchoolExceededScore
1Piedmont High
Piedmont City Unified High Ceiling
66.6%Strong
93/100
2Beach Elementary
Piedmont City Unified High Ceiling
63.1%Strong
81/100
3Piedmont Middle
Piedmont City Unified High Ceiling
54.9%Strong
81/100
4Wildwood Elementary
Piedmont City Unified High Ceiling
56.4%Strong
77/100
5Havens Elementary
Piedmont City Unified Strong All-Around
49.7%Strong
74/100
6Millennium High Alternative
Piedmont City Unified Building Momentum
22.3%Solid
63/100

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 Piedmont

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.

Corpus Christi School
Roman Catholic · Grades Pre-K-8 · 253 students
20:1Private

What Scope Scores can't tell you about Piedmont

  • 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 Piedmont good?
Piedmont's 6 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 78.2/100, which is 34.5 points above the California state average of 43.8. 52.2% 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 Piedmont?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Piedmont is Piedmont High with a Scope Score of 93/100 and 66.6% 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 Piedmont schools compare to the state average?
Piedmont elementary schools average a Scope Score of 78.2 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (34.5 points above). The exceeded rate averages 52.2% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 9.5% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 63.4 to 93.0, a 29.6-point spread.
How many schools are in Piedmont?
Piedmont 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.

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