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Schools in 94062 — Redwood City, California: 94062 students aren't just reaching proficiency — many go beyond it.

94062 has 6 ranked schools in Redwood City, averaging a Scope Score of 54.8/100 — 11.0 points above the state average of 43.8 (a state average weighted to 94062's own mix of school levels; CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 18.4 to 85.6, a 67.2-point spread. 2 schools rank in the 90th percentile or above statewide.

How 94062 schools perform

The top-ranked school is North Star Academy with a Scope Score of 86 and 67.7% of students exceeding standard.

Students here are going past the bar, not just to it. Schools here average 35.4% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 20.2%, itself weighted to 94062's own level mix.

Chronic absenteeism across 94062 averages 17.7%, near the state average of 19.6%, weighted to 94062's own level mix. CDE CAASPP 2025.

How 94062 compares to nearby zip codes

ZipCityMilesSchoolsAvg Scorevs 94062
94062Redwood City654.8/100
94061Redwood City0.7434.7/100-20.2
94063Redwood City2.6632.4/100-22.5
94070San Carlos3.0381.6/100+26.7
94027Atherton3.5364.6/100+9.7
94025Menlo Park4.2853.0/100-1.8

Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

School archetypes in 94062

2 High Ceiling4 Building Momentum

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

For the data nerds

All schools in 94062

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

Figures
Score range18.4 – 85.6
67.2 pts SchoolScope composite
Chronic absenteeismstate avg 19.6% (level-matched)

Elementary Schools (3)

avg 69.3/1003 ranked elementary schools2 Strong, 1 Solid
#SchoolExceededScore
1North Star Academy
Redwood City Elementary High Ceiling
67.7%Strong
86/100
2Woodside Elementary
Woodside Elementary High Ceiling
62.4%Strong
78/100
3Clifford Elementary
Redwood City Elementary Building Momentum
30.5%Solid
44/100

Middle Schools (1)

avg 18.4/1001 ranked middle schools1 Needs Support
#SchoolExceededScore
1McKinley Institute of Technology
Redwood City Elementary Building Momentum
3.7%Needs Support
18/100

High Schools (2)

avg 51.3/1002 ranked high schools1 Solid, 1 Needs Support
#SchoolExceededScore
1Woodside High
Sequoia Union High Building Momentum
26.0%Solid
60/100
2Sequoia High
Sequoia Union High Building Momentum
22.3%Needs Support
43/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 6 schools in 94062Methodology · Explore all schools

Schools in 94062 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 94062

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 94062 (Redwood City) good?
94062 has 6 ranked schools in Redwood City, averaging a Scope Score of 54.8/100 — 11.0 points above the state average, a benchmark weighted to 94062's own mix of school levels. 35.4% 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 94062?
The highest-scoring school in zip code 94062 is North Star Academy with a Scope Score of 86/100 and 67.7% of students exceeding the state standard. See full methodology.
How do 94062 schools compare to the state average?
Schools in zip code 94062 average a Scope Score of 54.8/100 — 11.0 points above the state average of 43.8, a state average weighted to zip code 94062's own mix of school levels. The exceeded rate averages 35.4% vs. 20.2% statewide (also level-weighted).
How many schools are in zip code 94062?
Zip code 94062 has 6 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 composite rating (0–100), built from publicly available California school data across academic-performance and school-climate signals. Full methodology and weights.