Elementary Schools in Auburn, California: 5 schools. Average score 3.3 points below the state. Here is what that number does — and doesn't — tell you.
Auburn, California has 5 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 41.6/100 — 3.3 points below the state average of 44.8. The highest-scoring school is Bowman Charter at 60/100, where 31.7% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Auburn schools average 18.9% exceeded standard (state: 21.3%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Chronic absenteeism averages 20.7% (above the state average of 17.9%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
| Level | Schools | Avg Score | Exceeded | vs State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | 5 | Developing 41.6/100 | 18.9% | -3.3 |
| High | 3 | Developing 34.9/100 | 10.9% | -8.8 |
How Auburn schools compare
Auburn has 5 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 41.6/100 — 3.3 points below the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025).
The top-ranked school is Bowman Charter with a Scope Score of 60 and 31.7% of students exceeding standard.
Chronic absenteeism in Auburn averages 20.7% — above the state average of 17.9%.
How we score · Weighted composite of test performance, growth, and school climate · Full weights on the methodology page
School archetypes in Auburn
Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more
Every school in Auburn
ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bowman Charter Ackerman Charter Strong All-Around | 31.7% | Solid 60/100 |
| 2 | Placer High Placer Union High Building Momentum | 24.3% | Developing 49/100 |
| 3 | Placer County Pathways Charter Placer County Office of Education Solid Base | 27.6% | Developing 48/100 |
| 4 | Skyridge Elementary Auburn Union Elementary Building Momentum | 20.9% | Developing 47/100 |
| 5 | EV Cain Middle Auburn Union Elementary Building Momentum | 8.4% | Developing 34/100 |
| 6 | Maidu Virtual Charter Academy Placer Union High Building Momentum | 8.5% | Developing 34/100 |
| 7 | Confluence Continuation High Placer Union High Building Momentum | 0.0% | Needs Support 22/100 |
| 8 | Auburn Elementary Auburn Union Elementary Building Momentum | 5.8% | Needs Support 19/100 |
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.
Private Schools in Auburn
Private schools don't participate in California's standardized testing (CAASPP) and cannot be scored or ranked. Showing enrollment, student-teacher ratio, and affiliation where available.
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