Best Elementary Schools in Zip Code 94590

This analysis examines five elementary schools serving grades K-6 or K-8 in Vallejo, California (zip code 94590), all of which serve high-poverty student populations.

Among these schools, Caliber: ChangeMakers Academy stands out as the highest performer, with significantly better test scores and the lowest chronic absenteeism rate, despite spending the least per student. In contrast, the four schools in the Vallejo City Unified district, including Highland Elementary, Grace Patterson Elementary, Federal Terrace Elementary, and Lincoln Elementary, show similar patterns of struggling with low test scores and high chronic absenteeism, with Highland having the lowest academic rankings.

Key takeaways for the area include a widespread challenge with math proficiency and student attendance, with chronic absenteeism far above the state average at most schools. The performance gap between the charter school and the district schools is notable, suggesting different approaches within the same community. Parents should note that while all schools face economic challenges, outcomes and resources, like per-student spending and class sizes, vary considerably from one school to the next.