Elementary Schools in Sunnyvale, California

Above Average2024–25 data18 schools · avg 60.8/100

Sunnyvale, California has 18 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 60.8/100 — 17.0 points above the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Cherry Chase Elementary at 88/100, where 68.8% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Sunnyvale schools average 37.3% exceeded standard (state: 21.6%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Of 18 schools, 5 High Ceiling stand out for their performance profiles. Chronic absenteeism averages 9.9% (below the state average of 18.1%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score

60.8

State avg: 43.8

SchoolScope composite

Score Range

54.6

33.3 – 87.8

Avg Exceeded %

37.3%

State avg: 21.6%

CDE CAASPP 2025

Chronic Absenteeism

9.9%

State avg: 18.1%

CDE Attendance 2025

Schools Ranked

With Scope Scores

How Sunnyvale schools compare

Sunnyvale's 18 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 60.8 — 17.0 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 33.3 to 87.8, a 54.6-point spread.

The top-ranked school is Cherry Chase Elementary with a Scope Score of 88 and 68.8% of students exceeding standard.

High-ceiling schools: Sunnyvale schools average 37.3% 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 Sunnyvale averages 9.9%, 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 Sunnyvale

5 High Ceiling5 Strong All-Around3 Culture First5 Building Momentum

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

Schools in Sunnyvale ranked by Scope Score

#	School	Exceeded	Score
1	Cherry Chase Elementary Sunnyvale High Ceiling	68.8%	Strong 88/100
2	Cupertino Middle Cupertino Union High Ceiling	56.3%	Strong 84/100
3	West Valley Elementary Cupertino Union High Ceiling	58.9%	Strong 83/100
4	Cumberland Elementary Sunnyvale High Ceiling	57.5%	Strong 79/100
5	Louis E. Stocklmeir Elementary Cupertino Union High Ceiling	50.1%	Strong 76/100
6	Fremont High Fremont Union High Strong All-Around	35.8%	Solid 67/100
7	Ponderosa Elementary Santa Clara Unified Strong All-Around	45.5%	Solid 66/100
8	Sunnyvale Middle Sunnyvale Building Momentum	42.9%	Solid 64/100
9	Marian A. Peterson Middle Santa Clara Unified Strong All-Around	40.2%	Solid 62/100
10	Chester W. Nimitz Elementary Cupertino Union Strong All-Around	35.8%	Solid 58/100
11	Fairwood Elementary Sunnyvale Strong All-Around	35.0%	Solid 58/100
12	Braly Elementary Santa Clara Unified Culture First	31.8%	Solid 57/100
13	Ellis Elementary Sunnyvale Building Momentum	32.1%	Solid 51/100
14	Bishop Elementary Sunnyvale Building Momentum	17.8%	Developing 44/100
15	San Miguel Elementary Sunnyvale Building Momentum	19.0%	Developing 43/100
16	Lakewood Elementary Sunnyvale Culture First	17.6%	Developing 40/100
17	Columbia Middle Sunnyvale Building Momentum	13.8%	Developing 40/100
18	Vargas Elementary Sunnyvale Culture First	11.7%	Developing 33/100

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 Sunnyvale

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 King'S Academy

Brethren · Grades Pre-K-12 · 1092 students

16:1Private

Stratford Middle School

Nonsectarian · Grades 6-8 · 444 students

12:1Private

Stratford School - Sunnyvale de Anza Park

Nonsectarian · Grades Pre-K-5 · 363 students

13:1Private

Rainbow Montessori

Nonsectarian · Grades Pre-K-6 · 209 students

10:1Private

Resurrection School

Roman Catholic · Grades Pre-K-8 · 186 students

13:1Private

What Scope Scores can't tell you about Sunnyvale

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 Sunnyvale good?

Sunnyvale's 18 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 60.8/100, which is 17.0 points above the California state average of 43.8. 37.3% 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 Sunnyvale?

The highest-scoring elementary school in Sunnyvale is Cherry Chase Elementary with a Scope Score of 88/100 and 68.8% 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 Sunnyvale schools compare to the state average?

Sunnyvale elementary schools average a Scope Score of 60.8 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (17.0 points above). The exceeded rate averages 37.3% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 9.9% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 33.3 to 87.8, a 54.6-point spread.

How many schools are in Sunnyvale?

Sunnyvale has 18 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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