Schools in 94954 — Petaluma, California: 94954 schools average 6.5 points above the state — but the range is 35.4 points wide.
94954 has 10 ranked schools in Petaluma, averaging a Scope Score of 51.3/100 — 6.5 points above the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 32.9 to 68.3, a 35.4-point spread. 1 school ranks in the 90th percentile or above statewide.
How 94954 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Sonoma Mountain Elementary with a Scope Score of 68 and 50.7% of students exceeding standard.
These schools are pushing students past the bar, not just to it. Schools here average 25.6% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.3%.
Average proficiency falls 5.0 percentage points from grade 3 to grade 5 across 94954. This pattern in test scores may reflect a variety of factors and is worth examining school by school.
Chronic absenteeism across 94954 averages 13.2%, below the state average of 17.9%. CDE CAASPP 2025.
How 94954 compares to nearby zip codes
| Zip | City | Schools | Avg Score | vs 94954 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 94954 | Petaluma | 10 | Solid 51.3/100 | — |
| 94952 | Petaluma | 13 | Developing 46.6/100 | -4.7 |
| 94949 | Novato | 4 | Developing 41.2/100 | -10.1 |
| 94960 | San Anselmo | 4 | Strong 71.2/100 | +19.9 |
| 94947 | Novato | 8 | Developing 47.2/100 | -4.2 |
| 94945 | Novato | 3 | Solid 58.6/100 | +7.3 |
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
School archetypes in 94954
Hidden gems: 2 schools in 94954 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 94954
ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sonoma Mountain Elementary Old Adobe Union Building Momentum | 50.7% | Solid 68/100 |
| 2 | Meadow Elementary Waugh Elementary Building Momentum | 50.4% | Solid 68/100 |
| 3 | River Montessori Elementary Charter Old Adobe Union Building Momentum | 35.7% | Solid 58/100 |
| 4 | Casa Grande High Petaluma Joint Union High Building Momentum | 22.0% | Solid 52/100 |
| 5 | Loma Vista Immersion Academy Old Adobe Union Growth Engine | 18.1% | Developing 50/100 |
| 6 | Old Adobe Elementary Charter Old Adobe Union Culture First | 24.4% | Developing 50/100 |
| 7 | Corona Creek Elementary Waugh Elementary Building Momentum | 26.6% | Developing 49/100 |
| 8 | La Tercera Elementary Old Adobe Union Building Momentum | 16.6% | Developing 45/100 |
| 9 | McDowell Elementary Petaluma City Elementary On the Rise | 4.7% | Developing 40/100 |
| 10 | Miwok Valley Elementary Charter Old Adobe Union Building Momentum | 6.4% | Developing 33/100 |
Schools in 94954 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