Schools in 94952 — Petaluma, California: 94952 schools average near the state. The 55.5-point spread is where the choice actually lives.
94952 has 13 ranked schools in Petaluma, averaging a Scope Score of 46.6/100 — within 1.7 points of the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 19.1 to 74.5, a 55.5-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 75 and 41.6% of students exceeding standard.
Schools in 94952 show an average grade 3-to-5 growth of +3.7 percentage points, suggesting these schools are adding real value over time.
Chronic absenteeism across 94952 averages 16.3%, near the state average of 17.9%. CDE CAASPP 2025.
How 94952 compares to nearby zip codes
| Zip | City | Schools | Avg Score | vs 94952 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 94952 | Petaluma | 13 | Developing 46.6/100 | — |
| 94954 | Petaluma | 10 | Solid 51.3/100 | +4.7 |
| 94949 | Novato | 4 | Developing 41.2/100 | -5.3 |
| 94947 | Novato | 8 | Developing 47.2/100 | +0.6 |
| 94945 | Novato | 3 | Solid 58.6/100 | +12.0 |
| 94960 | San Anselmo | 4 | Strong 71.2/100 | +24.6 |
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
School archetypes in 94952
Hidden gems: 6 schools in 94952 are classified as Growth Engine (5) 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
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Liberty Elementary Liberty Elementary Strong All-Around | 41.6% | Strong 75/100 |
| 2 | Mary Collins Charter School at Cherry Valley Petaluma Joint Union High Growth Engine | 25.3% | Solid 63/100 |
| 3 | Dunham Charter Dunham Elementary Growth Engine | 36.4% | Solid 62/100 |
| 4 | Grant Elementary Petaluma City Elementary Solid Base | 42.9% | Solid 57/100 |
| 5 | Petaluma High Petaluma Joint Union High Building Momentum | 23.3% | Solid 54/100 |
| 6 | Two Rock Elementary Two Rock Union Growth Engine | 19.9% | Solid 54/100 |
| 7 | Heartwood Charter Liberty Elementary Growth Engine | 23.0% | Solid 52/100 |
| 8 | McNear Elementary Petaluma City Elementary Growth Engine | 24.4% | Developing 44/100 |
| 9 | Wilson Elementary Wilmar Union Elementary Culture First | 22.5% | Developing 43/100 |
| 10 | McKinley Elementary Petaluma City Elementary Building Momentum | 16.9% | Developing 37/100 |
| 11 | Cinnabar Charter Cinnabar Elementary Building Momentum | 8.7% | Needs Support 27/100 |
| 12 | San Antonio High (Continuation) Petaluma Joint Union High Building Momentum | 0.0% | Needs Support 20/100 |
| 13 | Valley Vista Elementary Petaluma City Elementary On the Rise | 1.7% | Needs Support 19/100 |
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