Schools in 94564 — Pinole, California: 94564 schools average near the state. The 36.8-point spread is where the choice actually lives.
94564 has 6 ranked schools in Pinole, averaging a Scope Score of 43.9/100 — within 0.9 points of the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 31.5 to 68.3, a 36.8-point spread. 1 school ranks in the 90th percentile or above statewide.
How 94564 schools perform
The top-ranked school is West County Mandarin with a Scope Score of 68 and 43.8% of students exceeding standard.
Average proficiency falls 4.6 percentage points from grade 3 to grade 5 across 94564. This pattern in test scores may reflect a variety of factors and is worth examining school by school.
Chronic absenteeism across 94564 averages 19.9%, above the state average of 17.9%. CDE CAASPP 2025.
How 94564 compares to nearby zip codes
| Zip | City | Schools | Avg Score | vs 94564 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 94564 | Pinole | 6 | Developing 43.9/100 | — |
| 94563 | Orinda | 6 | Strong 83.0/100 | +39.0 |
| 94565 | Pittsburg | 19 | Developing 30.3/100 | -13.7 |
| 94566 | Pleasanton | 10 | Solid 64.8/100 | +20.9 |
| 94561 | Oakley | 11 | Developing 37.6/100 | -6.4 |
| 94560 | Newark | 8 | Developing 38.0/100 | -5.9 |
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
School archetypes in 94564
Hidden gems: 1 school in 94564 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 94564
ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | West County Mandarin West Contra Costa Unified Building Momentum | 43.8% | Solid 68/100 |
| 2 | Stewart Elementary West Contra Costa Unified Growth Engine | 16.2% | Developing 48/100 |
| 3 | Ellerhorst Elementary West Contra Costa Unified Building Momentum | 18.7% | Developing 44/100 |
| 4 | Pinole Valley High West Contra Costa Unified Building Momentum | 18.4% | Developing 39/100 |
| 5 | Shannon Elementary West Contra Costa Unified Building Momentum | 10.7% | Developing 32/100 |
| 6 | Collins Elementary West Contra Costa Unified Building Momentum | 10.2% | Developing 31/100 |
Schools in 94564 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