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Best Schools in 94303, CA
94303, CA has 43 public schools (10 high, 5 middle, 19 elementary) serving 23,145 students. On average they score 51% on state proficiency tests against a projected 53%, so schools in 94303 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 94303, CA
The top high schools in 94303, 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. Palo Alto High
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Palo Alto Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1992 Students
3. Mountain View High
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Mountain View-los Altos Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2220 Students
4. Los Altos High
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Mountain View-los Altos Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2141 Students
5. Menlo-atherton High
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Sequoia Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2125 Students
6. John F. Kennedy High
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Fremont Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1347 Students
7. Tide Academy
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Sequoia Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 243 Students
8. Kipp Esperanza High
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Kipp Esperanza High District • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 220 Students
9. East Palo Alto Academy
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East Palo Alto Academy District • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 299 Students
10. Oxford Day Academy
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Oxford Day Academy District • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 92 Students
Best Middle Schools in 94303, CA
The top middle schools in 94303, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle
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Palo Alto Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 996 Students
2. Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle
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Palo Alto Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 755 Students
3. Crittenden Middle
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Mountain View Whisman • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 537 Students
4. G. M. Walters Middle
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Fremont Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1071 Students
5. Cesar Chavez Ravenswood Middle
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Ravenswood City Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 515 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 94303, CA
The top elementary schools in 94303, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ohlone Elementary
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Palo Alto Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 463 Students
2. Fairmeadow Elementary
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Palo Alto Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 403 Students
3. Palo Verde Elementary
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Palo Alto Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 382 Students
4. Duveneck Elementary
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Palo Alto Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 346 Students
5. Walter Hays Elementary
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Palo Alto Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 294 Students
6. El Carmelo Elementary
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Palo Alto Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 317 Students
7. Steven Millard Elementary
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Fremont Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 495 Students
8. Monta Loma Elementary
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Mountain View Whisman • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 245 Students
9. Aspire East Palo Alto Charter
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Aspire East Palo Alto Charter District • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 532 Students
10. Costano Elementary
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Ravenswood City Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 348 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 94303, CA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
94303, CA has a total population of 48,479 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 85%, and 47% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 94303, 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 94303, CA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
21.57 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.31 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
17.26 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 94303, CA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 94303, CA.
ISP Report Card
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 94303, CA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 94303, CA
How many schools are in 94303, CA?
94303, CA has 43 public schools: 10 high schools, 5 middle schools and 19 elementary schools, serving 23,145 students in total.
How do schools in 94303 perform on state tests?
On average, 43 schools in 94303 score 51% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 53%, so on average schools in 94303 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 94303?
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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- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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- Projected: 64%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations