Summary:
Zip code 94951 in California contains one elementary school, Penngrove Elementary, serving grades K-6 with 472 students in the Petaluma City Elementary district.
Penngrove Elementary is a consistently solid performer, earning 3-star ratings for multiple years in a row. The school has a clear strength in mathematics, where student proficiency significantly outpaces both the district and state averages. While its English scores are close to the state average, the school maintains a notable advantage in student attendance, with a chronic absenteeism rate well below state and district levels, which supports overall student success.
An important consideration for parents is the school's high student-to-teacher ratio. Despite this, the school achieves good academic results. Performance varies by grade, with fourth graders excelling, while fifth-grade scores, particularly in science, are an area for growth. The school's ranking has shown a recent positive trend, and it generally performs as well as or better than its district average, making it a relatively strong choice within the local area.
Thank you for your feedback!