Schools in 95066 — Scotts Valley, California: 95066 schools aren't just reaching proficiency — they're pushing students beyond it.
95066 has 4 ranked schools in Scotts Valley, averaging a Scope Score of 55.7/100 — 10.9 points above the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 44.2 to 66.6, a 22.4-point spread.
How 95066 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Vine Hill Elementary with a Scope Score of 67 and 38.4% of students exceeding standard.
These schools are pushing students past the bar, not just to it. Schools here average 30.7% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.3%.
Chronic absenteeism across 95066 averages 13.2%, below the state average of 17.9%. CDE CAASPP 2025.
How 95066 compares to nearby zip codes
| Zip | City | Schools | Avg Score | vs 95066 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95066 | Scotts Valley | 4 | Solid 55.7/100 | — |
| 95065 | Santa Cruz | 3 | Solid 54.3/100 | -1.5 |
| 95062 | Santa Cruz | 11 | Developing 40.6/100 | -15.1 |
| 95070 | Saratoga | 9 | Strong 78.9/100 | +23.2 |
| 95060 | Santa Cruz | 8 | Solid 53.8/100 | -1.9 |
| 95073 | Soquel | 4 | Solid 56.6/100 | +0.8 |
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
School archetypes in 95066
Hidden gems: 2 schools in 95066 are classified as Growth Engine (2) — 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 95066
ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vine Hill Elementary Scotts Valley Unified Building Momentum | 38.4% | Solid 67/100 |
| 2 | Scotts Valley Middle Scotts Valley Unified Growth Engine | 31.6% | Solid 61/100 |
| 3 | Scotts Valley High Scotts Valley Unified Culture First | 28.4% | Solid 51/100 |
| 4 | California Connections Academy Monterey Bay Scotts Valley Unified Growth Engine | 24.4% | Developing 44/100 |
Schools in 95066 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