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Schools in 95670 — Rancho Cordova, California: 18 schools. Average score 10.6 points below the state. Here is what that number does — and doesn't — tell you.

95670 has 18 ranked schools in Rancho Cordova, averaging a Scope Score of 34.3/100 — 10.6 points below the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 6.0 to 81.7, a 75.7-point spread. 1 school ranks in the 90th percentile or above statewide.

Avg Scope Score
34.3
State avg: 44.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
75.7
6.0 – 81.7
Avg Exceeded %
11.9%
State avg: 21.3%
Chronic Absenteeism
21.3%
State avg: 17.9%
Schools Ranked
18
With Scope Scores

How 95670 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Riverview STEM Elementary with a Scope Score of 82 and 59.1% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism across 95670 averages 21.3%, above the state average of 17.9%. CDE CAASPP 2025.

How 95670 compares to nearby zip codes

ZipCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 95670
95670Rancho Cordova18Developing
34.3/100
95672Rescue3Solid
55.1/100
+20.9
95667Placerville10Developing
33.9/100
-0.3
95673Rio Linda5Developing
44.0/100
+9.7
95677Rocklin4Solid
59.3/100
+25.0
95662Orangevale12Developing
45.4/100
+11.1

Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

School archetypes in 95670

5 On the Rise2 Culture First1 High Ceiling10 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 5 schools in 95670 are classified as On the Rise (5) — 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

For the data nerds

All schools in 95670

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

#SchoolExceededScore
1Riverview STEM Elementary
Folsom-Cordova Unified High Ceiling
59.1%Strong
82/100
2Gold River Discovery Center K-8
San Juan Unified Building Momentum
24.7%Developing
48/100
3Peter J. Shields Elementary
Folsom-Cordova Unified Building Momentum
18.9%Developing
42/100
4Lake View Charter
Lake Elementary Culture First
11.7%Developing
41/100
5Navigator Elementary
Folsom-Cordova Unified Building Momentum
16.3%Developing
40/100
6Walnutwood High (Independent Study)
Folsom-Cordova Unified Culture First
6.9%Developing
37/100
7Cordova High
Folsom-Cordova Unified Building Momentum
13.0%Developing
37/100
8W. E. Mitchell Middle
Folsom-Cordova Unified On the Rise
9.5%Developing
36/100
9Cordova Villa Elementary
Folsom-Cordova Unified On the Rise
9.1%Developing
36/100
10Cordova Gardens Academy of Arts and Sciences
Folsom-Cordova Unified Building Momentum
9.2%Developing
33/100
11Williamson Elementary
Folsom-Cordova Unified On the Rise
4.7%Needs Support
29/100
12New Pacific Charter - Rancho Cordova
Folsom-Cordova Unified Building Momentum
5.9%Needs Support
27/100
13Rancho Cordova Elementary
Folsom-Cordova Unified Building Momentum
5.6%Needs Support
26/100
14Mills Middle
Folsom-Cordova Unified On the Rise
4.3%Needs Support
26/100
15White Rock Elementary
Folsom-Cordova Unified Building Momentum
6.1%Needs Support
24/100
16Cordova Meadows Elementary
Folsom-Cordova Unified On the Rise
5.0%Needs Support
23/100
17Innovations Academy
Folsom-Cordova Unified Building Momentum
4.2%Needs Support
23/100
18Kinney High (Continuation)
Folsom-Cordova Unified Building Momentum
0.0%Needs Support
6/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 18 schools in 95670Methodology · Explore all schools

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.

What Scope Scores can't tell you about 95670

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

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in 95670 (Rancho Cordova) good?
95670 has 18 ranked schools in Rancho Cordova, averaging a Scope Score of 34.3/100 — 10.6 points below the state average. 11.9% of students exceed the state standard on average. Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best school in 95670?
The highest-scoring school in zip code 95670 is Riverview STEM Elementary with a Scope Score of 82/100 and 59.1% of students exceeding the state standard. See full methodology.
How do 95670 schools compare to the state average?
Schools in zip code 95670 average a Scope Score of 34.3/100 — 10.6 points below the state average of 44.8. The exceeded rate averages 11.9% vs. 21.3% statewide.
How many schools are in zip code 95670?
Zip code 95670 has 18 ranked schools with Scope Scores. Schools are ranked using a weighted composite of CAASPP test performance, growth trajectory, chronic absenteeism, and suspension rate. Schools with insufficient testing data are not ranked.
What does the Scope Score measure?
The Scope Score is SchoolScope's proprietary composite rating (0–100) based on seven dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade 3–5 growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, ELPAC English Learner proficiency, and baseline proficiency. Full methodology and weights.