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Schools in 94027 — Atherton, California: 94027 schools aren't just reaching proficiency — they're pushing students beyond it.

94027 has 3 ranked schools in Atherton, averaging a Scope Score of 68.1/100 — 23.2 points above the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 46.3 to 85.2, a 38.9-point spread. 2 schools rank in the 90th percentile or above statewide.

Avg Scope Score
68.1
State avg: 44.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
38.9
46.3 – 85.2
Avg Exceeded %
45.3%
State avg: 21.3%
Chronic Absenteeism
8.3%
State avg: 17.9%
Schools Ranked
3
With Scope Scores

How 94027 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Laurel Elementary with a Scope Score of 85 and 59.7% of students exceeding standard.

These schools are pushing students past the bar, not just to it. Schools here average 45.3% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.3%.

Chronic absenteeism across 94027 averages 8.3%, below the state average of 17.9%. CDE CAASPP 2025.

How 94027 compares to nearby zip codes

ZipCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 94027
94027Atherton3Solid
68.1/100
94025Menlo Park8Solid
55.5/100
-12.6
94024Los Altos4Strong
83.1/100
+15.0
94030Millbrae5Solid
69.2/100
+1.1
94022Los Altos6Strong
83.0/100
+14.9
94019Half Moon Bay4Developing
41.7/100
-26.3

Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

School archetypes in 94027

2 High Ceiling1 Culture First

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

For the data nerds

All schools in 94027

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

#SchoolExceededScore
1Laurel Elementary
Menlo Park City Elementary High Ceiling
59.7%Strong
85/100
2Encinal Elementary
Menlo Park City Elementary High Ceiling
53.2%Strong
73/100
3Adelante Selby Spanish Immersion
Redwood City Elementary Culture First
23.0%Developing
46/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 3 schools in 94027Methodology · Explore all schools

Schools in 94027 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 94027

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 94027 (Atherton) good?
94027 has 3 ranked schools in Atherton, averaging a Scope Score of 68.1/100 — 23.2 points above the state average. 45.3% 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 94027?
The highest-scoring school in zip code 94027 is Laurel Elementary with a Scope Score of 85/100 and 59.7% of students exceeding the state standard. See full methodology.
How do 94027 schools compare to the state average?
Schools in zip code 94027 average a Scope Score of 68.1/100 — 23.2 points above the state average of 44.8. The exceeded rate averages 45.3% vs. 21.3% statewide.
How many schools are in zip code 94027?
Zip code 94027 has 3 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.