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Best Schools in Palo Alto, California
Compare 17 elementary, middle, and high schools. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.
17
Total Schools
Public & Charter Schools
9,360
Total Students
Across Palo Alto
16.6:1
Avg Student-Teacher Ratio
District average
17 schools found
Advanced Insights & Statistics
Dynamic metrics computed specifically for currently filtered schools
Academic Proficiency Averages
Math Assessment Score0%
ELA Assessment Score0%
🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.
Classroom Attention Ratio
Favorable Class Size (<15:1)5 Schools
Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)10 Schools
Larger Class Size (>20:1)2 Schools
💡 Lower classroom ratios are associated with greater individual student support, tutoring efficiency, and learning success.
Filtered Quality Highlights
- ✓0% of schools in this view have an Overall Rating of 8.0/10 or above.
- ✓Largest student enrollment is 1,891 students at Palo Alto High.
- ✓Best student-teacher ratio is 4:1, offering optimal classroom attention.
🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.
Duveneck Elementary
publicelementaryK-5
705 Alester Ave., Palo Alto, CA 94303
0
Rating
Students
376
Student-Teacher
21:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Packard Children'S Hospital/Stanford
publichighK-12
725 Welch Rd., Palo Alto, CA 94304
0
Rating
Students
15
Student-Teacher
4:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Ellen Fletcher Middle
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
655 Arastradero Rd., Palo Alto, CA 94306
0
Rating
Students
572
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Barron Park Elementary
publicelementaryK-5
800 Barron Ave., Palo Alto, CA 94306
0
Rating
Students
278
Student-Teacher
18:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
750 North California Ave., Palo Alto, CA 94303
0
Rating
Students
732
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
480 East Meadow Dr., Palo Alto, CA 94306
0
Rating
Students
1,002
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Palo Alto High
publichighGrade 9-12
50 Embarcadero Rd., Palo Alto, CA 94301
0
Rating
Students
1,891
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Palo Verde Elementary
publicelementaryK-5
3450 Louis Rd., Palo Alto, CA 94303
0
Rating
Students
334
Student-Teacher
18:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Greendell
publicelementaryK-K
4120 Middlefield Rd., Palo Alto, CA 94303
0
Rating
Students
26
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
El Carmelo Elementary
publicelementaryK-5
3024 Bryant St., Palo Alto, CA 94306
0
Rating
Students
282
Student-Teacher
19:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Ohlone Elementary
publicelementaryK-5
950 Amarillo Ave., Palo Alto, CA 94303
0
Rating
Students
464
Student-Teacher
21:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Walter Hays Elementary
publicelementaryK-5
1525 Middlefield Rd., Palo Alto, CA 94301
0
Rating
Students
305
Student-Teacher
20:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Henry M. Gunn High
publichighGrade 9-12
780 Arastradero Rd., Palo Alto, CA 94306
0
Rating
Students
1,643
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Juana Briones Elementary
publicelementaryK-5
4100 Orme St., Palo Alto, CA 94306
0
Rating
Students
260
Student-Teacher
19:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Herbert Hoover Elementary
publicelementaryK-5
445 East Charleston Rd., Palo Alto, CA 94306
0
Rating
Students
389
Student-Teacher
19:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Fairmeadow Elementary
publicelementaryK-5
500 East Meadow Dr., Palo Alto, CA 94306
0
Rating
Students
425
Student-Teacher
19:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Addison Elementary
publicelementaryK-5
650 Addison Ave., Palo Alto, CA 94301
0
Rating
Students
366
Student-Teacher
19:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
0%
Detailed Overview of Schools in Palo Alto
Palo Alto, California is home to 17 schools serving over 9,360 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels. The district offers a mix of public, charter, and private institutions with strong academic programs and diverse extracurricular activities.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Palo Alto, California?
There are 17 schools in Palo Alto, serving 9,360 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the best elementary school in Palo Alto?
Based on our ratings, the top-rated elementary schools in Palo Alto include schools with ratings of 9.0 or higher. Use our filters to view all elementary schools sorted by rating.
What is the average student-teacher ratio in Palo Alto?
The average student-teacher ratio across all schools in Palo Alto is 16.6:1.