Elementary Schools in Sunnyvale, California: Sunnyvale schools aren't just reaching proficiency — they're pushing students beyond it.
Sunnyvale, California has 13 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 59.8/100 — 15.0 points above the state average of 44.8. 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 37.0% exceeded standard (state: 21.3%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Of 13 schools, 4 High Ceiling stand out for their performance profiles. Chronic absenteeism averages 9.6% (below the state average of 17.9%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
| Level | Schools | Avg Score | Exceeded | vs State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | 13 | Solid 59.8/100 | 37.0% | +15.0 |
| High | 1 | Solid 60.4/100 | 35.8% | +16.7 |
| Middle | 4 | Solid 61.4/100 | 38.3% | +18.8 |
How Sunnyvale schools compare
Sunnyvale has 13 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 59.8/100 — 15.0 points above the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025).
The top-ranked school is Cherry Chase Elementary with a Scope Score of 88 and 68.8% of students exceeding standard.
These schools are pushing students past the bar, not just to it. Sunnyvale schools average 37.0% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.3%.
Chronic absenteeism in Sunnyvale averages 9.6% — 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 Sunnyvale
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Every school in Sunnyvale
ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cherry Chase Elementary Sunnyvale High Ceiling | 68.8% | Strong 88/100 |
| 2 | West Valley Elementary Cupertino Union High Ceiling | 58.9% | Strong 83/100 |
| 3 | Cupertino Middle Cupertino Union High Ceiling | 56.3% | Strong 82/100 |
| 4 | Cumberland Elementary Sunnyvale High Ceiling | 57.5% | Strong 77/100 |
| 5 | Louis E. Stocklmeir Elementary Cupertino Union High Ceiling | 50.1% | Strong 76/100 |
| 6 | Ponderosa Elementary Santa Clara Unified Strong All-Around | 45.5% | Solid 65/100 |
| 7 | Sunnyvale Middle Sunnyvale Building Momentum | 42.9% | Solid 63/100 |
| 8 | Fremont High Fremont Union High Strong All-Around | 35.8% | Solid 60/100 |
| 9 | Braly Elementary Santa Clara Unified Strong All-Around | 31.8% | Solid 60/100 |
| 10 | Marian A. Peterson Middle Santa Clara Unified Strong All-Around | 40.2% | Solid 59/100 |
| 11 | Fairwood Elementary Sunnyvale Culture First | 35.0% | Solid 58/100 |
| 12 | Chester W. Nimitz Elementary Cupertino Union Culture First | 35.8% | Solid 57/100 |
| 13 | Ellis Elementary Sunnyvale Building Momentum | 32.1% | Solid 50/100 |
| 14 | Bishop Elementary Sunnyvale Building Momentum | 17.8% | Developing 47/100 |
| 15 | San Miguel Elementary Sunnyvale Building Momentum | 19.0% | Developing 44/100 |
| 16 | Columbia Middle Sunnyvale Building Momentum | 13.8% | Developing 42/100 |
| 17 | Lakewood Elementary Sunnyvale Culture First | 17.6% | Developing 40/100 |
| 18 | Vargas Elementary Sunnyvale Culture First | 11.7% | Developing 32/100 |
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.
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