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Elementary Schools in Hillsborough, California: Hillsborough schools aren't just reaching proficiency — they're pushing students beyond it.

Above Average2024–25 data3 schools · avg 87.8/100

Hillsborough, California has 3 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 87.8/100 — 42.9 points above the state average of 44.8. The highest-scoring school is North Hillsborough at 97/100, where 75.7% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Hillsborough schools average 71.6% exceeded standard (state: 21.3%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Of 3 schools, 3 High Ceiling stand out for their performance profiles. Chronic absenteeism averages 4.2% (below the state average of 17.9%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
87.8
State avg: 44.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
16.9
80.1 – 97.0
Avg Exceeded %
71.6%
State avg: 21.3%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
4.2%
State avg: 17.9%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
3
With Scope Scores
LevelSchoolsAvg ScoreExceededvs State
Elementary3Strong
87.8/100
71.6%+42.9
Middle1Strong
78.6/100
55.6%+36.0

How Hillsborough schools compare

Hillsborough has 3 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 87.8/100 — 42.9 points above the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025).

The top-ranked school is North Hillsborough with a Scope Score of 97 and 75.7% of students exceeding standard.

These schools are pushing students past the bar, not just to it. Hillsborough schools average 71.6% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.3%.

Chronic absenteeism in Hillsborough averages 4.2% — below the state average of 17.9%.

How we score · Weighted composite of test performance, growth, and school climate · Full weights on the methodology page

School archetypes in Hillsborough

3 High Ceiling

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

For the data nerds

Every school in Hillsborough

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

#SchoolExceededScore
1North Hillsborough
Hillsborough City Elementary High Ceiling
75.7%Strong
97/100
2South Hillsborough
Hillsborough City Elementary High Ceiling
74.0%Strong
86/100
3West Hillsborough
Hillsborough City Elementary High Ceiling
65.2%Strong
80/100
4Crocker Middle
Hillsborough City Elementary High Ceiling
55.6%Strong
79/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 4 schoolsMethodology · Explore all schools

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 Hillsborough

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 Nueva Middle School
Nonsectarian · Grades Pre-K-12 · 946 students
8:1Private
The Bridge School
Nonsectarian · Grades Pre-K-4 · 8 students
3:1Private
La Petite Montessori School LLC
Nonsectarian · Grades Pre-K · 1 students
1:1Private
What Scope Scores can't tell you about Hillsborough

Numbers tell you whether students are clearing the bar. A school visit tells you whether they're happy doing it. These metrics are intentionally missing from the Scope Score: class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality; arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs; teacher experience and turnover; campus safety and social-emotional support; parent and community engagement; quality of special education and gifted programs; how school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in Hillsborough good?
Hillsborough's 3 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 87.8/100, which is 42.9 points above the state average. 71.6% of students exceed the state standard on average (state average: 21.3%). The Scope Score weights 6 dimensions for elementary schools: exceeded standard (38%), grade 3-to-5 growth (27%), met or exceeded (proficient) (20%), chronic absenteeism (5%), suspension rate (5%), and ELPAC English Learner proficiency (5%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best elementary school in Hillsborough?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Hillsborough is North Hillsborough with a Scope Score of 97/100 and 75.7% 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 Hillsborough schools compare to the state average?
Hillsborough elementary schools average a Scope Score of 87.8/100 — 42.9 points above the state average of 44.8. The exceeded rate averages 71.6% vs. 21.3% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 4.2% vs. 17.9% statewide.
How many schools are in Hillsborough?
Hillsborough has 3 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 seven dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade 3–5 growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, ELPAC English Learner proficiency, and baseline 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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