Elementary Schools in Santa Clara, California

Above Average2024–25 data22 schools · avg 54.5/100

Santa Clara, California has 22 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 54.5/100 — 10.7 points above the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Millikin Elementary at 93/100, where 72.0% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Santa Clara schools average 32.0% exceeded standard (state: 21.6%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Of 22 schools, 2 High Ceiling stand out for their performance profiles. Chronic absenteeism averages 17.5% (near the state average of 18.1%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score

54.5

State avg: 43.8

SchoolScope composite

Score Range

69.0

23.8 – 92.8

Avg Exceeded %

32.0%

State avg: 21.6%

CDE CAASPP 2025

Chronic Absenteeism

17.5%

State avg: 18.1%

CDE Attendance 2025

Schools Ranked

With Scope Scores

How Santa Clara schools compare

Santa Clara's 22 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 54.5 — 10.7 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 23.8 to 92.8, a 69.0-point spread.

The top-ranked school is Millikin Elementary with a Scope Score of 93 and 72.0% of students exceeding standard.

High-ceiling schools: Santa Clara schools average 32.0% 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 Santa Clara averages 17.5%, 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 Santa Clara

7 Strong All-Around2 High Ceiling1 Culture First12 Building Momentum

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

Schools in Santa Clara ranked by Scope Score

#	School	Exceeded	Score
1	Millikin Elementary Santa Clara Unified High Ceiling	72.0%	Strong 93/100
2	Washington Open Elementary Santa Clara Unified Strong All-Around	49.4%	Strong 78/100
3	Laurelwood Elementary Santa Clara Unified High Ceiling	56.8%	Strong 77/100
4	Don Callejon Santa Clara Unified Strong All-Around	50.9%	Solid 69/100
5	Santa Clara High Santa Clara Unified Strong All-Around	35.0%	Solid 67/100
6	Adrian Wilcox High Santa Clara Unified Strong All-Around	37.4%	Solid 67/100
7	Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary Cupertino Union Strong All-Around	43.7%	Solid 67/100
8	Mission Early College High Santa Clara Unified Strong All-Around	45.9%	Solid 66/100
9	Sutter Elementary Santa Clara Unified Strong All-Around	42.5%	Solid 60/100
10	Central Park Elementary Santa Clara Unified Culture First	35.5%	Solid 57/100
11	Juan Cabrillo Middle Santa Clara Unified Building Momentum	31.7%	Solid 56/100
12	Buchser Middle Santa Clara Unified Building Momentum	24.5%	Developing 48/100
13	Briarwood Elementary Santa Clara Unified Building Momentum	26.3%	Developing 46/100
14	Westwood Elementary Santa Clara Unified Building Momentum	23.6%	Developing 46/100
15	Bowers Elementary Santa Clara Unified Building Momentum	19.8%	Developing 45/100
16	Pomeroy Elementary Santa Clara Unified Building Momentum	19.9%	Developing 43/100
17	Kathryn Hughes Elementary Santa Clara Unified Building Momentum	19.2%	Developing 42/100
18	C. W. Haman Elementary Santa Clara Unified Building Momentum	18.9%	Developing 42/100
19	Bracher Elementary Santa Clara Unified Building Momentum	20.9%	Developing 40/100
20	Montague Elementary Santa Clara Unified Building Momentum	17.9%	Developing 37/100
21	Scott Lane Elementary Santa Clara Unified Building Momentum	11.5%	Needs Support 28/100
22	New Valley Continuation High Santa Clara Unified Building Momentum	0.0%	Needs Support 24/100

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 Santa Clara

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.

Stratford School - Santa Clara Pomeroy

Nonsectarian · Grades Pre-K-5 · 653 students

7:1Private

Granada Islamic School

Disciples of Christ · Grades Pre-K-12 · 409 students

8:1Private

Monticello Academy

Nonsectarian · Grades Pre-K-8 · 346 students

13:1Private

St. Justin Elementary School

Roman Catholic · Grades Pre-K-8 · 261 students

19:1Private

St. Clares School

Roman Catholic · Grades Pre-K-8 · 212 students

17:1Private

What Scope Scores can't tell you about Santa Clara

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 Santa Clara good?

Santa Clara's 22 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 54.5/100, which is 10.7 points above the California state average of 43.8. 32.0% 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 Santa Clara?

The highest-scoring elementary school in Santa Clara is Millikin Elementary with a Scope Score of 93/100 and 72.0% 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 Santa Clara schools compare to the state average?

Santa Clara elementary schools average a Scope Score of 54.5 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (10.7 points above). The exceeded rate averages 32.0% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 17.5% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 23.8 to 92.8, a 69.0-point spread.

How many schools are in Santa Clara?

Santa Clara has 22 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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