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Best Schools in Atherton, CA
Atherton, CA has 17 public schools (2 high, 3 middle, 10 elementary) serving 12,880 students. On average they score 55% on state proficiency tests against a projected 53%, so schools in Atherton meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Atherton, CA
The top high schools in Atherton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Menlo-atherton High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sequoia Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2125 Students
2. Woodside High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sequoia Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1694 Students
Best Middle Schools in Atherton, CA
The top middle schools in Atherton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. La Entrada Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Las Lomitas Elementary • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 595 Students
2. Hillview Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Menlo Park City Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 867 Students
3. John F. Kennedy Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Redwood City Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 706 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Atherton, CA
The top elementary schools in Atherton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Las Lomitas Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Las Lomitas Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 551 Students
2. Oak Knoll Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Menlo Park City Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 562 Students
3. Laurel Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Menlo Park City Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 671 Students
4. Encinal Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Menlo Park City Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 602 Students
5. Adelante Selby Spanish Immersion
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Redwood City Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 545 Students
6. Henry Ford Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Redwood City Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 448 Students
7. Hoover Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Redwood City Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 648 Students
8. Garfield Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Redwood City Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 515 Students
9. Trinity School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Trinity School • Private • Grades Pre K - 5 • 160 Students
10. Nativity Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nativity Elementary School • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 183 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Atherton, CA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Atherton, CA has a total population of 8,885 with 31% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 98%, and 83% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Atherton, 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 Atherton, CA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
34.82 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.63 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
30.19 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Atherton, CA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Atherton, 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 Atherton, CA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Atherton, CA
How many schools are in Atherton, CA?
Atherton, CA has 17 public schools: 2 high schools, 3 middle schools and 10 elementary schools, serving 12,880 students in total.
How do schools in Atherton perform on state tests?
On average, 17 schools in Atherton score 55% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 53%, so on average schools in Atherton meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Atherton?
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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- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 32%
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- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 49%
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- Actual: 78%
- Projected: 70%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 70%
- Projected: 60%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 73%
- Projected: 62%
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- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 62%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 57%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Every school in Atherton
5 of 5 schools in Atherton carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 4B: 1
All 5 public schools we grade in Atherton. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
High schools (1)
Elementary and primary schools (3)
Other schools and academies (1)
Private schools (2)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.