Best Public Schools in Zip Code 95843

This analysis covers 11 public schools in the Antelope, CA area (zip code 95843), serving approximately 8,471 students from kindergarten through 12th grade across three districts: Dry Creek Joint Elementary, Center Joint Unified, and Roseville Joint Union High.

There are clear performance differences between districts and schools. Olive Grove Elementary in the Dry Creek Joint Elementary district stands out as the top elementary school, with strong academic scores and the lowest chronic absenteeism. For high schools, Antelope High (in the Roseville Joint Union High district) and Center High perform well, with graduation rates above 93%. In contrast, several schools in the Center Joint Unified district face significant challenges, particularly Arthur S. Dudley Elementary, which has the lowest academic rankings, and McClellan High (Continuation), which has severe attendance issues.

Key findings show that chronic absenteeism is a major concern, averaging 24.2% across the area and strongly correlating with lower academic performance. While per-student spending varies, higher funding does not always lead to better outcomes, as seen at Cyril Spinelli Elementary. The data reveals a "high school paradox" where Center High performs relatively well despite most elementary schools in its district struggling, suggesting potential effective interventions at the higher grade level.