Schools in 94086 — Sunnyvale, California: 94086 schools aren't just reaching proficiency — they're pushing students beyond it.
94086 has 4 ranked schools in Sunnyvale, averaging a Scope Score of 52.0/100 — 7.1 points above the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 32.5 to 65.4, a 33.0-point spread.
How 94086 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Ponderosa Elementary with a Scope Score of 65 and 45.5% of students exceeding standard.
These schools are pushing students past the bar, not just to it. Schools here average 30.3% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.3%.
Average proficiency falls 3.1 percentage points from grade 3 to grade 5 across 94086. This pattern in test scores may reflect a variety of factors and is worth examining school by school.
Chronic absenteeism across 94086 averages 12.5%, below the state average of 17.9%. CDE CAASPP 2025.
How 94086 compares to nearby zip codes
| Zip | City | Schools | Avg Score | vs 94086 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 94086 | Sunnyvale | 4 | Solid 52.0/100 | — |
| 94085 | Sunnyvale | 3 | Developing 44.2/100 | -7.8 |
| 94087 | Sunnyvale | 9 | Strong 71.7/100 | +19.7 |
| 94080 | South San Francisco | 12 | Developing 37.3/100 | -14.7 |
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
School archetypes in 94086
Hidden gems: 1 school in 94086 is classified as Growth Engine — 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
All schools in 94086
ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ponderosa Elementary Santa Clara Unified Building Momentum | 45.5% | Solid 65/100 |
| 2 | Braly Elementary Santa Clara Unified Growth Engine | 31.8% | Solid 60/100 |
| 3 | Ellis Elementary Sunnyvale Building Momentum | 32.1% | Solid 50/100 |
| 4 | Vargas Elementary Sunnyvale Culture First | 11.7% | Developing 32/100 |
Schools in 94086 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.
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