Schools in 94530 — El Cerrito, California: 94530 schools average 7.1 points above the state — but the range is 46.6 points wide.
94530 has 6 ranked schools in El Cerrito, averaging a Scope Score of 51.9/100 — 7.1 points above the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 36.1 to 82.7, a 46.6-point spread. 1 school ranks in the 90th percentile or above statewide.
How 94530 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Madera Elementary with a Scope Score of 83 and 56.7% of students exceeding standard.
These schools are pushing students past the bar, not just to it. Schools here average 26.8% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.3%.
Chronic absenteeism across 94530 averages 21.1%, above the state average of 17.9%. CDE CAASPP 2025.
How 94530 compares to nearby zip codes
| Zip | City | Schools | Avg Score | vs 94530 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 94530 | El Cerrito | 6 | Solid 51.9/100 | — |
| 94531 | Antioch | 9 | Developing 35.0/100 | -16.9 |
| 94533 | Fairfield | 20 | Developing 30.2/100 | -21.8 |
| 94526 | Danville | 10 | Solid 65.7/100 | +13.7 |
| 94534 | Fairfield | 9 | Developing 47.5/100 | -4.5 |
| 94536 | Fremont | 14 | Solid 60.8/100 | +8.9 |
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
School archetypes in 94530
Hidden gems: 1 school in 94530 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 94530
ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Madera Elementary West Contra Costa Unified High Ceiling | 56.7% | Strong 83/100 |
| 2 | El Cerrito High West Contra Costa Unified Building Momentum | 18.9% | Solid 53/100 |
| 3 | Harding Elementary West Contra Costa Unified Growth Engine | 31.3% | Solid 52/100 |
| 4 | Summit Public School K2 Contra Costa County Office of Education Building Momentum | 17.5% | Developing 44/100 |
| 5 | Fairmont Elementary West Contra Costa Unified Building Momentum | 26.2% | Developing 44/100 |
| 6 | Invictus Academy of Richmond Contra Costa County Office of Education Building Momentum | 10.0% | Developing 36/100 |
Schools in 94530 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