Schools in 95670 — Rancho Cordova, California: 17 schools. Average score 10.9 points below the state. Here is what that number does — and doesn't — tell you.
95670 has 17 ranked schools in Rancho Cordova, averaging a Scope Score of 29.7/100 — 10.9 points below the state average of 40.6 (a state average weighted to 95670's own mix of school levels; CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 6.5 to 78.5, a 72.0-point spread. 1 school ranks in the 90th percentile or above statewide.
How 95670 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Riverview STEM Elementary with a Scope Score of 78 and 59.1% of students exceeding standard.
Cohort growth among 95670's elementary schools — the returning cohort, 2023 G3 → 2025 G5 — averages +73 scale-score points across 10 schools in 95670 with a large enough tested cohort. Scale scores rise with grade for nearly every school, so this describes the cohort's trajectory, not a ranking against other zip codes — worth examining school by school.
Chronic absenteeism across 95670 averages 21.3%, above the state average of 18.5%, weighted to 95670's own level mix. CDE CAASPP 2025.
How 95670 compares to nearby zip codes
| Zip | City | Miles | Schools | Avg Score | vs 95670 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95670 | Rancho Cordova | — | 17 | 29.7/100 | — |
| 95608 | Carmichael | 3.0 | 14 | 29.9/100 | +0.2 |
| 95827 | Sacramento | 3.4 | 5 | 29.5/100 | -0.2 |
| 95628 | Fair Oaks | 4.0 | 9 | 40.6/100 | +10.9 |
| 95864 | Sacramento | 5.1 | 7 | 37.3/100 | +7.6 |
| 95821 | Sacramento | 5.5 | 11 | 25.4/100 | -4.3 |
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
School archetypes in 95670
Hidden gems: 2 schools in 95670 are classified as On the Rise (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 95670
ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP
Elementary Schools (12)
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Riverview STEM Elementary Folsom-Cordova Unified High Ceiling | 59.1% | Strong 78/100 |
| 2 | Gold River Discovery Center K-8 San Juan Unified Building Momentum | 24.7% | Solid 43/100 |
| 3 | Peter J. Shields Elementary Folsom-Cordova Unified Building Momentum | 18.9% | Solid 37/100 |
| 4 | Navigator Elementary Folsom-Cordova Unified Building Momentum | 16.3% | Developing 34/100 |
| 5 | Lake View Charter Lake Elementary Culture First | 11.7% | Developing 34/100 |
| 6 | Cordova Villa Elementary Folsom-Cordova Unified On the Rise | 9.1% | Developing 28/100 |
| 7 | Cordova Gardens Academy of Arts and Sciences Folsom-Cordova Unified Building Momentum | 9.2% | Needs Support 25/100 |
| 8 | New Pacific Charter - Rancho Cordova Folsom-Cordova Unified Building Momentum | 5.9% | Needs Support 22/100 |
| 9 | Williamson Elementary Folsom-Cordova Unified Building Momentum | 4.7% | Needs Support 21/100 |
| 10 | Rancho Cordova Elementary Folsom-Cordova Unified Building Momentum | 5.6% | Needs Support 20/100 |
| 11 | White Rock Elementary Folsom-Cordova Unified Building Momentum | 6.1% | Needs Support 17/100 |
| 12 | Cordova Meadows Elementary Folsom-Cordova Unified Building Momentum | 5.0% | Needs Support 17/100 |
Middle Schools (3)
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | W. E. Mitchell Middle Folsom-Cordova Unified On the Rise | 9.5% | Developing 31/100 |
| 2 | Innovations Academy Folsom-Cordova Unified Building Momentum | 4.2% | Needs Support 23/100 |
| 3 | Mills Middle Folsom-Cordova Unified Building Momentum | 4.3% | Needs Support 18/100 |
High Schools (3)
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Walnutwood High (Independent Study) Folsom-Cordova Unified Culture First | 6.9% | Needs Support 41/100 |
| 2 | Cordova High Folsom-Cordova Unified Building Momentum | 13.0% | Needs Support 40/100 |
| 3 | Kinney High (Continuation) Folsom-Cordova Unified continuation high school | 0.0% | Needs Support 6/100 · 1st in class |
Schools in 95670 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