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Schools in ZIP code 94536

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Schools around ZIP 94536

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2025 · school stage

Elementary schools

The 10 public elementary schools in ZIP code 94536 run from the 22nd to the 90th percentile among the 5,721 California elementary schools we score (spring 2025 tests).

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Needs Support25 in 100Developing25 in 100Solid25 in 100Strong25 in 100
Needs Support25 in 100Developing25 in 100Solid25 in 100Strong25 in 100
1Needs Support
1Developing
0Solid
8Strong
Top row: one dot per 94536 school, in its band colour. Bottom: each dot is 1 in 100 of the 5,721 California public elementary schools we score. All placed by Scope Score on spring 2025 tests.

Elementary schools in 94536

Statewide percentile

Niles, Parkmont and Patterson are within 2 percentiles of each other; treat them as tied.

Context

The average elementary school in ZIP code 94536 had 12 in 100 students chronically absent (missed 10% or more of school days) in 2024–25; the average California elementary school had 18 in 100.

Each percentile compares a school with California schools at its own level.

2025 · school stage

Middle schools

The 2 public middle schools in ZIP code 94536 run from the 88th to the 97th percentile among the 2,177 California middle schools we score (spring 2025 tests).

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Needs Support25 in 100Developing25 in 100Solid25 in 100Strong25 in 100
Needs Support25 in 100Developing25 in 100Solid25 in 100Strong25 in 100
0Needs Support
0Developing
0Solid
2Strong
Top row: one dot per 94536 school, in its band colour. Bottom: each dot is 1 in 100 of the 2,177 California public middle schools we score. All placed by Scope Score on spring 2025 tests.

Middle schools in 94536

Statewide percentile
2025 · school stage

High schools

The 2 public high schools in ZIP code 94536 run from the 86th to the 96th percentile among the 1,500 California high schools we score (spring 2025 tests).

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Needs Support25 in 100Developing25 in 100Solid25 in 100Strong25 in 100
Needs Support25 in 100Developing25 in 100Solid25 in 100Strong25 in 100
0Needs Support
0Developing
0Solid
2Strong
Top row: one dot per 94536 school, in its band colour. Bottom: each dot is 1 in 100 of the 1,500 California public high schools we score. All placed by Scope Score on spring 2025 tests.

High schools in 94536

Statewide percentile

4 private schools in ZIP code 94536 aren’t shown: they don’t take the state tests, so we don’t score them.

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Common questions

Are the public schools in ZIP code 94536 good?
The 10 public elementary schools in ZIP code 94536 run from the 22nd to the 90th percentile among the 5,721 California elementary schools we score (spring 2025 tests). By band: 8 Strong, 1 Developing and 1 Needs Support. The 2 public middle schools in ZIP code 94536 run from the 88th to the 97th percentile among the 2,177 California middle schools we score (spring 2025 tests). By band: 2 Strong. The 2 public high schools in ZIP code 94536 run from the 86th to the 96th percentile among the 1,500 California high schools we score (spring 2025 tests). By band: 2 Strong. A percentile compares a school with California public schools at the same level that we score; it isn’t a grade. How we score schools.
Which public schools in ZIP code 94536 rank highest?
Elementary: Niles Elementary, 90th percentile statewide (Strong). Middle: Thornton Middle, 97th percentile statewide (Strong). High: American High, 96th percentile statewide (Strong). Each level is ranked separately, and a few percentiles apart is a tie. A rank doesn’t decide fit or whether a child can enroll.
How does chronic absence in ZIP code 94536 compare with California?
The average elementary school in ZIP code 94536 had 12 in 100 students chronically absent (missed 10% or more of school days) in 2024–25; the average California elementary school had 18 in 100. These are averages of school rates: each school counts once, whatever its size.
Does living in ZIP code 94536 decide which school my child attends?
No. ZIP codes organize mail, not school attendance. Confirm the school for your address, grade and program with the district.
Where do these results come from?
California’s state tests (CAASPP) from spring 2025 and chronic-absence rates for 2024–25, both published by the California Department of Education. Percentiles, bands and Scope Scores are SchoolScope’s calculations, not official state ratings. Private schools don’t take the state tests, so we don’t score them. Methodology and limitations.

Sources & methodology

Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25

Scope Scores are SchoolScope’s calculations, not official state ratings. Use them alongside school visits and questions about your child’s needs.

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