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Elementary Schools in Pinole, California

Near Average2024–25 data6 schools · avg 43.6/100

Pinole, California has 6 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 43.6/100 — 0.2 points near the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is West County Mandarin at 67/100, where 43.8% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Pinole schools average 19.7% exceeded standard (state: 21.6%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Chronic absenteeism averages 20.0% (near the state average of 18.1%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
43.6
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
37.2
30.3 – 67.5
Avg Exceeded %
19.7%
State avg: 21.6%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
20.0%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
6
With Scope Scores

How Pinole schools compare

Pinole's 6 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 43.6 — 0.2 points near the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 30.3 to 67.5, a 37.2-point spread.

The top-ranked school is West County Mandarin with a Scope Score of 67 and 43.8% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism in Pinole averages 20.0%, which is near 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 Pinole

1 Strong All-Around5 Building Momentum

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

Schools in Pinole ranked by Scope Score

#SchoolExceededScore
1West County Mandarin
West Contra Costa Unified Strong All-Around
43.8%Solid
67/100
2Stewart Elementary
West Contra Costa Unified Building Momentum
16.2%Developing
44/100
3Pinole Valley High
West Contra Costa Unified Building Momentum
18.4%Developing
44/100
4Ellerhorst Elementary
West Contra Costa Unified Building Momentum
18.7%Developing
43/100
5Shannon Elementary
West Contra Costa Unified Building Momentum
10.7%Developing
32/100
6Collins Elementary
West Contra Costa Unified Building Momentum
10.2%Developing
30/100

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 Pinole

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. Joseph Elementary School
Roman Catholic · Grades Pre-K-8 · 318 students
14:1Private
Big Minds
Nonsectarian · Grades 1-8 · 26 students
3:1Private
La Casita Bilingue Montessori School
Nonsectarian · Grades Pre-K-4 · 5 students
2:1Private

What Scope Scores can't tell you about Pinole

  • 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 Pinole good?
Pinole's 6 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 43.6/100, which is 0.2 points near the California state average of 43.8. 19.7% 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 Pinole?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Pinole is West County Mandarin with a Scope Score of 67/100 and 43.8% 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 Pinole schools compare to the state average?
Pinole elementary schools average a Scope Score of 43.6 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (0.2 points near). The exceeded rate averages 19.7% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 20.0% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 30.3 to 67.5, a 37.2-point spread.
How many schools are in Pinole?
Pinole 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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