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Schools in 94025 — Menlo Park, California: 94025 schools aren't just reaching proficiency — they're pushing students beyond it.

94025 has 8 ranked schools in Menlo Park, averaging a Scope Score of 55.5/100 — 10.6 points above the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 28.0 to 81.9, a 54.0-point spread. 3 schools rank in the 90th percentile or above statewide.

Avg Scope Score
55.5
State avg: 44.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
54.0
28.0 – 81.9
Avg Exceeded %
29.4%
State avg: 21.3%
Chronic Absenteeism
17.2%
State avg: 17.9%
Schools Ranked
8
With Scope Scores

How 94025 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Oak Knoll Elementary with a Scope Score of 82 and 57.7% of students exceeding standard.

These schools are pushing students past the bar, not just to it. Schools here average 29.4% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.3%.

Chronic absenteeism across 94025 averages 17.2%, near the state average of 17.9%. CDE CAASPP 2025.

How 94025 compares to nearby zip codes

ZipCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 94025
94025Menlo Park8Solid
55.5/100
94024Los Altos4Strong
83.1/100
+27.6
94027Atherton3Solid
68.1/100
+12.6
94022Los Altos6Strong
83.0/100
+27.5
94030Millbrae5Solid
69.2/100
+13.7
94019Half Moon Bay4Developing
41.7/100
-13.7

Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

School archetypes in 94025

3 High Ceiling1 Strong All-Around1 On the Rise3 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 1 school in 94025 is classified as On the Rise — showing positive growth trajectories that raw proficiency scores alone don't capture. These are schools where students leave with more than they arrived with.

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

For the data nerds

All schools in 94025

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

#SchoolExceededScore
1Oak Knoll Elementary
Menlo Park City Elementary High Ceiling
57.7%Strong
82/100
2La Entrada Middle
Las Lomitas Elementary High Ceiling
59.9%Strong
81/100
3Hillview Middle
Menlo Park City Elementary High Ceiling
52.3%Strong
75/100
4Menlo-Atherton High
Sequoia Union High Strong All-Around
39.5%Solid
63/100
5Tide Academy
Sequoia Union High Building Momentum
17.9%Developing
48/100
6Garfield Elementary
Redwood City Elementary On the Rise
1.5%Developing
37/100
7Belle Haven Elementary
Ravenswood City Elementary Building Momentum
0.9%Needs Support
28/100
8KIPP Valiant Community Prep
Ravenswood City Elementary Building Momentum
5.4%Needs Support
28/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 8 schools in 94025Methodology · Explore all schools

Schools in 94025 on the map

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.

What Scope Scores can't tell you about 94025

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 94025 (Menlo Park) good?
94025 has 8 ranked schools in Menlo Park, averaging a Scope Score of 55.5/100 — 10.6 points above the state average. 29.4% of students exceed the state standard on average. Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best school in 94025?
The highest-scoring school in zip code 94025 is Oak Knoll Elementary with a Scope Score of 82/100 and 57.7% of students exceeding the state standard. See full methodology.
How do 94025 schools compare to the state average?
Schools in zip code 94025 average a Scope Score of 55.5/100 — 10.6 points above the state average of 44.8. The exceeded rate averages 29.4% vs. 21.3% statewide.
How many schools are in zip code 94025?
Zip code 94025 has 8 ranked 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. Full methodology and weights.