Schools in 94952 — Petaluma, California: 94952 schools average near the state. The 50.9-point spread is where the choice actually lives.
94952 has 12 ranked schools in Petaluma, averaging a Scope Score of 42.0/100 — within 1.9 points of the state average of 40.1 (a state average weighted to 94952's own mix of school levels; CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 14.7 to 65.6, a 50.9-point spread. 1 school ranks in the 90th percentile or above statewide.
How 94952 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Liberty Elementary with a Scope Score of 66 and 41.6% of students exceeding standard.
Cohort growth among 94952's elementary schools — the returning cohort, 2023 G3 → 2025 G5 — averages +76 scale-score points across 5 schools in 94952 with a large enough tested cohort. Scale scores rise with grade for nearly every school, so this describes the cohort's trajectory, not a ranking against other zip codes — worth examining school by school.
Chronic absenteeism across 94952 averages 16.3%, below the state average of 18.3%, weighted to 94952's own level mix. CDE CAASPP 2025.
How 94952 compares to nearby zip codes
| Zip | City | Miles | Schools | Avg Score | vs 94952 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 94952 | Petaluma | — | 12 | 42.0/100 | — |
| 94954 | Petaluma | 3.5 | 10 | 46.3/100 | +4.3 |
| 94928 | Rohnert Park | 7.1 | 12 | 38.0/100 | -4.0 |
| 94945 | Novato | 9.9 | 3 | 56.0/100 | +14.0 |
| 94947 | Novato | 11.2 | 7 | 47.9/100 | +5.9 |
| 95476 | Sonoma | 12.3 | 7 | 31.2/100 | -10.8 |
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
School archetypes in 94952
Hidden gems: 2 schools in 94952 are classified as Growth Engine or On the Rise — 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 94952
ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP
Elementary Schools (11)
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Liberty Elementary Liberty Elementary Strong All-Around | 41.6% | Strong 66/100 |
| 2 | Dunham Charter Dunham Elementary Strong All-Around | 36.4% | Strong 58/100 |
| 3 | Grant Elementary Petaluma City Elementary Solid Base | 42.9% | Strong 55/100 |
| 4 | Mary Collins Charter School at Cherry Valley Petaluma Joint Union High Growth Engine | 25.3% | Strong 53/100 |
| 5 | Heartwood Charter Liberty Elementary On the Rise | 23.0% | Solid 45/100 |
| 6 | Wilson Elementary Wilmar Union Elementary Culture First | 22.5% | Solid 41/100 |
| 7 | McNear Elementary Petaluma City Elementary Culture First | 24.4% | Solid 40/100 |
| 8 | Two Rock Elementary Two Rock Union Culture First | 19.9% | Solid 39/100 |
| 9 | McKinley Elementary Petaluma City Elementary Building Momentum | 16.9% | Developing 32/100 |
| 10 | Cinnabar Charter Cinnabar Elementary Building Momentum | 8.7% | Needs Support 23/100 |
| 11 | Valley Vista Elementary Petaluma City Elementary Building Momentum | 1.7% | Needs Support 15/100 |
High Schools (2)
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Petaluma High Petaluma Joint Union High Building Momentum | 23.3% | Solid 59/100 |
| 2 | San Antonio High (Continuation) Petaluma Joint Union High continuation high school | 0.0% | Developing 22/100 · 36th in class |
Schools in 94952 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