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Schools in 94085 — Sunnyvale, California: 94085 schools average near the state. The 4.7-point spread is where the choice actually lives.

94085 has 3 ranked schools in Sunnyvale, averaging a Scope Score of 44.2/100 — within 0.6 points of the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 42.0 to 46.7, a 4.7-point spread.

Avg Scope Score
44.2
State avg: 44.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
4.7
42.0 – 46.7
Avg Exceeded %
16.9%
State avg: 21.3%
Chronic Absenteeism
9.6%
State avg: 17.9%
Schools Ranked
3
With Scope Scores

How 94085 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Bishop Elementary with a Scope Score of 47 and 17.8% of students exceeding standard.

Average proficiency falls 3.3 percentage points from grade 3 to grade 5 across 94085. This pattern in test scores may reflect a variety of factors and is worth examining school by school.

Chronic absenteeism across 94085 averages 9.6%, below the state average of 17.9%. CDE CAASPP 2025.

How 94085 compares to nearby zip codes

ZipCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 94085
94085Sunnyvale3Developing
44.2/100
94086Sunnyvale4Solid
52.0/100
+7.8
94087Sunnyvale9Strong
71.7/100
+27.5
94080South San Francisco12Developing
37.3/100
-6.9

Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

For the data nerds

All schools in 94085

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

#SchoolExceededScore
1Bishop Elementary
Sunnyvale Building Momentum
17.8%Developing
47/100
2San Miguel Elementary
Sunnyvale Building Momentum
19.0%Developing
44/100
3Columbia Middle
Sunnyvale Building Momentum
13.8%Developing
42/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 3 schools in 94085Methodology · Explore all schools

Schools in 94085 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 94085

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 94085 (Sunnyvale) good?
94085 has 3 ranked schools in Sunnyvale, averaging a Scope Score of 44.2/100 — within 0.6 points of the state average. 16.9% 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 94085?
The highest-scoring school in zip code 94085 is Bishop Elementary with a Scope Score of 47/100 and 17.8% of students exceeding the state standard. See full methodology.
How do 94085 schools compare to the state average?
Schools in zip code 94085 average a Scope Score of 44.2/100 — within 0.6 points of the state average of 44.8. The exceeded rate averages 16.9% vs. 21.3% statewide.
How many schools are in zip code 94085?
Zip code 94085 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.