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Best Schools in 94040, CA
94040, CA has 24 public schools (4 high, 5 middle, 15 elementary) serving 16,761 students. On average they score 70% on state proficiency tests against a projected 64%, so schools in 94040 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 94040, CA
The top high schools in 94040, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Henry M. Gunn High
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Palo Alto Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1787 Students
2. Mountain View High
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Mountain View-los Altos Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2220 Students
3. Los Altos High
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Mountain View-los Altos Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2141 Students
4. Homestead High
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Fremont Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2311 Students
Best Middle Schools in 94040, CA
The top middle schools in 94040, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Georgina P. Blach Junior High
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Los Altos Elementary • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 416 Students
2. Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle
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Palo Alto Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 996 Students
3. Ardis G. Egan Junior High
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Los Altos Elementary • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 497 Students
4. Sunnyvale Middle
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Sunnyvale • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 962 Students
5. Isaac Newton Graham Middle
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Mountain View Whisman • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 881 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 94040, CA
The top elementary schools in 94040, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Covington Elementary
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Los Altos Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 441 Students
2. Springer Elementary
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Los Altos Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 335 Students
3. Oak Avenue Elementary
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Los Altos Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 332 Students
4. Fairmeadow Elementary
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Palo Alto Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 403 Students
5. Amy Imai Elementary
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Mountain View Whisman • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 380 Students
6. Almond Elementary
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Los Altos Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 353 Students
7. Santa Rita Elementary
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Los Altos Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 385 Students
8. Benjamin Bubb Elementary
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Mountain View Whisman • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 339 Students
9. Edith Landels Elementary
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Mountain View Whisman • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 374 Students
10. Gabriela Mistral Elementary
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Mountain View Whisman • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 347 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 94040, CA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
94040, CA has a total population of 36,374 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 95%, and 78% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 94040, CA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 94040, CA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
28.06 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.14 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
24.92 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 94040, CA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 94040, CA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 94040, CA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 94040, CA
How many schools are in 94040, CA?
94040, CA has 24 public schools: 4 high schools, 5 middle schools and 15 elementary schools, serving 16,761 students in total.
How do schools in 94040 perform on state tests?
On average, 24 schools in 94040 score 70% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 64%, so on average schools in 94040 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 94040?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 59%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 55%
- Projected: 59%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 81%
- Projected: 73%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 75%
- Projected: 68%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 75%
- Projected: 64%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations