ExploreMapCompareBlogSign in

Schools in 94063 — Redwood City, California: 7 schools. Average score 12.1 points below the state. Here is what that number does — and doesn't — tell you.

94063 has 7 ranked schools in Redwood City, averaging a Scope Score of 32.7/100 — 12.1 points below the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 15.1 to 61.7, a 46.5-point spread.

Avg Scope Score
32.7
State avg: 44.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
46.5
15.1 – 61.7
Avg Exceeded %
11.0%
State avg: 21.3%
Chronic Absenteeism
28.5%
State avg: 17.9%
Schools Ranked
7
With Scope Scores

How 94063 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Orion Alternative with a Scope Score of 62 and 41.7% of students exceeding standard.

Average proficiency falls 7.8 percentage points from grade 3 to grade 5 across 94063. This pattern in test scores may reflect a variety of factors and is worth examining school by school.

Chronic absenteeism across 94063 averages 28.5%, above the state average of 17.9%. CDE CAASPP 2025.

How 94063 compares to nearby zip codes

ZipCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 94063
94063Redwood City7Developing
32.7/100
94062Redwood City6Solid
56.2/100
+23.5
94061Redwood City4Developing
40.5/100
+7.8
94065Redwood City3Strong
73.7/100
+41.0
94066San Bruno8Developing
46.7/100
+14.0
94070San Carlos3Strong
81.1/100
+48.4

Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

School archetypes in 94063

1 On the Rise6 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 1 school in 94063 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 94063

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

#SchoolExceededScore
1Orion Alternative
Redwood City Elementary Building Momentum
41.7%Solid
62/100
2Summit Preparatory Charter High
Sequoia Union High Building Momentum
13.0%Developing
39/100
3Taft Elementary
Redwood City Elementary Building Momentum
4.6%Developing
34/100
4Connect Community Charter
Redwood City Elementary On the Rise
1.9%Needs Support
27/100
5KIPP Excelencia Community Preparatory
Redwood City Elementary Building Momentum
10.6%Needs Support
27/100
6Hoover Elementary
Redwood City Elementary Building Momentum
5.0%Needs Support
24/100
7Redwood High
Sequoia Union High Building Momentum
0.0%Needs Support
15/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 7 schools in 94063Methodology · Explore all schools

Schools in 94063 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 94063

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 94063 (Redwood City) good?
94063 has 7 ranked schools in Redwood City, averaging a Scope Score of 32.7/100 — 12.1 points below the state average. 11.0% 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 94063?
The highest-scoring school in zip code 94063 is Orion Alternative with a Scope Score of 62/100 and 41.7% of students exceeding the state standard. See full methodology.
How do 94063 schools compare to the state average?
Schools in zip code 94063 average a Scope Score of 32.7/100 — 12.1 points below the state average of 44.8. The exceeded rate averages 11.0% vs. 21.3% statewide.
How many schools are in zip code 94063?
Zip code 94063 has 7 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.