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Elementary Schools in Cupertino, California: Cupertino schools aren't just reaching proficiency — they're pushing students beyond it.

Above Average2024–25 data7 schools · avg 76.6/100

Cupertino, California has 7 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 76.6/100 — 31.8 points above the state average of 44.8. The highest-scoring school is William Faria Elementary at 92/100, where 83.3% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Cupertino schools average 61.2% exceeded standard (state: 21.3%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Of 7 schools, 5 High Ceiling stand out for their performance profiles. Chronic absenteeism averages 6.5% (below the state average of 17.9%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
76.6
State avg: 44.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
28.7
63.7 – 92.3
Avg Exceeded %
61.2%
State avg: 21.3%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
6.5%
State avg: 17.9%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
7
With Scope Scores
LevelSchoolsAvg ScoreExceededvs State
Elementary7Strong
76.6/100
61.2%+31.8
High3Strong
77.8/100
58.4%+34.1
Middle3Strong
85.7/100
65.0%+43.1

How Cupertino schools compare

Cupertino has 7 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 76.6/100 — 31.8 points above the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025).

The top-ranked school is William Faria Elementary with a Scope Score of 92 and 83.3% of students exceeding standard.

These schools are pushing students past the bar, not just to it. Cupertino schools average 61.2% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.3%.

Chronic absenteeism in Cupertino averages 6.5% — below 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 Cupertino

5 High Ceiling2 Strong All-Around

Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more

For the data nerds

Every school in Cupertino

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

#SchoolExceededScore
1William Faria Elementary
Cupertino Union High Ceiling
83.3%Strong
92/100
2Sam H. Lawson Middle
Cupertino Union High Ceiling
64.4%Strong
91/100
3John F. Kennedy Middle
Cupertino Union High Ceiling
70.8%Strong
86/100
4Abraham Lincoln Elementary
Cupertino Union High Ceiling
66.6%Strong
83/100
5Monta Vista High
Fremont Union High High Ceiling
63.9%Strong
82/100
6Warren E. Hyde Middle
Cupertino Union High Ceiling
59.9%Strong
81/100
7Cupertino High
Fremont Union High High Ceiling
61.5%Strong
80/100
8Stevens Creek Elementary
Cupertino Union High Ceiling
60.7%Strong
79/100
9C. B. Eaton Elementary
Cupertino Union High Ceiling
59.9%Strong
77/100
10D. J. Sedgwick Elementary
Cupertino Union High Ceiling
55.6%Strong
76/100
11Homestead High
Fremont Union High Strong All-Around
49.9%Strong
71/100
12L. P. Collins Elementary
Cupertino Union Strong All-Around
57.0%Solid
65/100
13Garden Gate Elementary
Cupertino Union Strong All-Around
45.6%Solid
64/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 13 schoolsMethodology · Explore all schools

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 Cupertino

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.

St. Joseph of Cupertino Elementary School
Roman Catholic · Grades Pre-K-8 · 174 students
14:1Private
Fusion Academy Cupertino
Nonsectarian · Grades 6-12 · 66 students
4:1Private
What Scope Scores can't tell you about Cupertino

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 Cupertino good?
Cupertino's 7 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 76.6/100, which is 31.8 points above the state average. 61.2% of students exceed the state standard on average (state average: 21.3%). The Scope Score weights 6 dimensions for elementary schools: exceeded standard (38%), grade 3-to-5 growth (27%), met or exceeded (proficient) (20%), chronic absenteeism (5%), suspension rate (5%), and ELPAC English Learner proficiency (5%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best elementary school in Cupertino?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Cupertino is William Faria Elementary with a Scope Score of 92/100 and 83.3% of students exceeding the state standard. Rankings are based on SchoolScope's 2025 Scope Score, which measures academic performance and school climate using publicly available California data. See full methodology.
How do Cupertino schools compare to the state average?
Cupertino elementary schools average a Scope Score of 76.6/100 — 31.8 points above the state average of 44.8. The exceeded rate averages 61.2% vs. 21.3% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 6.5% vs. 17.9% statewide.
How many schools are in Cupertino?
Cupertino has 7 ranked elementary 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. Unlike single-number ratings, the Scope Score separates students who "exceeded" from those who "met" the standard — revealing whether a school pushes students beyond proficiency or paces toward it. Full methodology and weights.

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