Schools in 95642 — Jackson, California: 3 schools. Average score 8.1 points below the state. Here is what that number does — and doesn't — tell you.
95642 has 3 ranked schools in Jackson, averaging a Scope Score of 35.8/100 — 8.1 points below the state average of 43.9 (a state average weighted to 95642's own mix of school levels; CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 19.9 to 55.1, a 35.3-point spread.
How 95642 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Argonaut High with a Scope Score of 55 and 12.6% of students exceeding standard.
Chronic absenteeism across 95642 averages 21.4%, near the state average of 19.6%, weighted to 95642's own level mix. CDE CAASPP 2025.
How 95642 compares to nearby zip codes
| Zip | City | Miles | Schools | Avg Score | vs 95642 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95642 | Jackson | — | 3 | 35.8/100 | — |
| 95685 | Sutter Creek | 3.6 | 3 | 45.0/100 | +9.2 |
| 95249 | San Andreas | 12.1 | 4 | 32.2/100 | -3.6 |
| 95252 | Valley Springs | 13.3 | 3 | 17.0/100 | -18.8 |
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
School archetypes in 95642
Hidden gems: 1 school in 95642 is classified as 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 95642
ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP
Elementary Schools (2)
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jackson Elementary Amador County Unified | 9.0% | 41st percentile · DevelopingScope Score 32/100 |
| 2 | Pine Grove Elementary STEM Magnet Amador County Unified | 7.9% | 10th percentile · Needs SupportScope Score 20/100 |
High Schools (1)
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Argonaut High Amador County Unified | 12.6% | 57th percentile · SolidScope Score 55/100 |
Schools in 95642 on the map
Open these schools 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