Schools in 95070 — Saratoga, California: 95070 schools aren't just reaching proficiency — they're pushing students beyond it.
95070 has 9 ranked schools in Saratoga, averaging a Scope Score of 78.9/100 — 34.1 points above the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 62.3 to 87.8, a 25.5-point spread. 8 schools rank in the 90th percentile or above statewide.
How 95070 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Redwood Middle with a Scope Score of 88 and 65.5% of students exceeding standard.
These schools are pushing students past the bar, not just to it. Schools here average 58.7% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.3%.
Schools in 95070 show an average grade 3-to-5 growth of +3.8 percentage points, suggesting these schools are adding real value over time.
Chronic absenteeism across 95070 averages 8.1%, below the state average of 17.9%. CDE CAASPP 2025.
How 95070 compares to nearby zip codes
| Zip | City | Schools | Avg Score | vs 95070 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95070 | Saratoga | 9 | Strong 78.9/100 | — |
| 95073 | Soquel | 4 | Solid 56.6/100 | -22.4 |
| 95066 | Scotts Valley | 4 | Solid 55.7/100 | -23.2 |
| 95065 | Santa Cruz | 3 | Solid 54.3/100 | -24.7 |
| 95076 | Watsonville | 27 | Developing 30.4/100 | -48.5 |
| 95062 | Santa Cruz | 11 | Developing 40.6/100 | -38.3 |
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
School archetypes in 95070
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All schools in 95070
ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Redwood Middle Saratoga Union Elementary High Ceiling | 65.5% | Strong 88/100 |
| 2 | Blue Hills Elementary Cupertino Union High Ceiling | 63.5% | Strong 86/100 |
| 3 | Saratoga High Los Gatos-Saratoga Union High High Ceiling | 62.9% | Strong 83/100 |
| 4 | Argonaut Elementary Saratoga Union Elementary High Ceiling | 66.7% | Strong 82/100 |
| 5 | Saratoga Elementary Saratoga Union Elementary High Ceiling | 63.0% | Strong 80/100 |
| 6 | Marshall Lane Elementary Campbell Union High Ceiling | 63.7% | Strong 78/100 |
| 7 | Foothill Elementary Saratoga Union Elementary High Ceiling | 56.3% | Strong 77/100 |
| 8 | Christa McAuliffe Cupertino Union High Ceiling | 56.7% | Strong 74/100 |
| 9 | Prospect High Campbell Union High Strong All-Around | 30.1% | Solid 62/100 |
Schools in 95070 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