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Schools in 94086 — Sunnyvale, California

94086 has 4 ranked schools averaging a composite score of 53.4 — 7.8 points above the California state average of 45.5. Scores range from 38.5 to 63.2, a 24.7-point spread.

How 94086 schools perform

Sunnyvale 94086's 4 ranked elementary schools average a composite score of 53.4 — 7.8 points above the California state average of 45.5. The top-ranked school is Ponderosa Elementary with a composite of 63.2 and 45.5% of students exceeding standard.

High-ceiling zip code: Schools here average 30.2% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.0%. These schools aren't just meeting proficiency; they're pushing students beyond it.

Declining trajectory: Average proficiency drops by 3.1 percentage points from grade 3 to grade 5 across 94086, a signal that early gains may not be sustained.

Chronic absenteeism across 94086 averages 12.1%, above the state average of 18.7%.

Avg Composite
53.4
State avg: 45.5
Score Range
24.7
38.5 – 63.2
Avg Exceeded %
30.2%
State avg: 21.0%
Schools Ranked
4
With composite scores

How 94086 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip Code City Schools Avg Score vs 94086
94086 Sunnyvale 4 53.4
94087 Sunnyvale 5 69.7 +16.3
94080 South San Francisco 6 42.8 -10.5

All schools in 94086

# School County Score Exceeded Met+ Absent Susp.
1 Ponderosa Elementary
Santa Clara Unified
Santa Clara 63.2 45.5% 66.7% 8.0% 0.0%
2 Braly Elementary
Santa Clara Unified
Santa Clara 58.5 31.7% 56.5% 13.6% 0.2%
3 Ellis Elementary
Sunnyvale
Santa Clara 53.4 32.1% 53.3% 15.4% 0.5%
4 Vargas Elementary
Sunnyvale
Santa Clara 38.5 11.7% 28.8% 11.4% 0.0%

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