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Elementary Schools in Pinole, California: Pinole schools average near the state. The 37.2-point spread is where the choice actually lives.

Near Average2024–25 data5 schools · avg 43.4/100

Pinole, California has 5 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 43.4/100 — within 0.3 points of the 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 19.9% exceeded standard (state: 21.6%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Chronic absenteeism averages 20.1% (near the state average of 18.1%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
43.4
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
37.2
30.3 – 67.5
Avg Exceeded %
19.9%
State avg: 21.6%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
20.1%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
5
With Scope Scores
LevelSchoolsAvg ScoreExceededvs State
Elementary5Developing
43.4/100
19.9%-0.3
High1Developing
44.4/100
18.4%-3.1
Middle1Developing
38.9/100
15.0%-1.5

How Pinole schools compare

Pinole has 5 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 43.4/100 — within 0.3 points of the state average of 43.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025).

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 20.1% — near the state average of 18.1%.

How we score · Exceeded 40% · Met+Exceeded 22% · Growth 15% · Absenteeism 10% · Suspension 5% · ELPAC 5% · Baseline 3%

School archetypes in Pinole

1 Strong All-Around4 Building Momentum

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

For the data nerds

Every school in Pinole

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

#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
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 6 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 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

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 Pinole good?
Pinole's 5 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 43.4/100, which is within 0.3 points of the state average. 19.9% of students exceed the state standard on average (state average: 21.6%). The Scope Score weights seven dimensions: exceeded standard (40%), met standard (22%), grade-level growth (15%), chronic absenteeism (10%), ELPAC proficiency (5%), suspension rate (5%), and baseline proficiency (3%). 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 43.4/100 — within 0.3 points of the state average of 43.8. The exceeded rate averages 19.9% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 20.1% vs. 18.1% statewide.
How many schools are in Pinole?
Pinole has 5 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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