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Best Schools in Los Alamos, CA
Los Alamos, CA has 12 public schools (3 high, 2 middle, 7 elementary) serving 7,775 students. On average they score 38% on state proficiency tests against a projected 33%, so schools in Los Alamos exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Los Alamos, CA
The top high schools in Los Alamos, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Santa Ynez Valley Union High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Santa Ynez Valley Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 847 Students
2. Ernest Righetti High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Santa Maria Joint Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2494 Students
3. Lompoc High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lompoc Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1690 Students
Best Middle Schools in Los Alamos, CA
The top middle schools in Los Alamos, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Jonata Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Buellton Union Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 169 Students
2. Lompoc Valley Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lompoc Unified • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 807 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Los Alamos, CA
The top elementary schools in Los Alamos, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Los Olivos Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Los Olivos Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 163 Students
2. Oak Valley Elementary
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Buellton Union Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 350 Students
3. Santa Ynez Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
College Elementary • Public • Grades 1 - 8 • 172 Students
4. Benjamin Foxen Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Blochman Union Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 189 Students
5. Olga L. Reed Elementary
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Orcutt Union Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 169 Students
6. Arthur Hapgood Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Lompoc Unified • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 695 Students
7. College Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
College Elementary • Public • Grades KG • 30 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Los Alamos, CA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Los Alamos, CA has a total population of 2,225 with 14% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 25% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Los Alamos, 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 Los Alamos, CA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
32.65 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.64 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
27.01 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Los Alamos, CA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Los Alamos, 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 Los Alamos, CA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Los Alamos, CA
How many schools are in Los Alamos, CA?
Los Alamos, CA has 12 public schools: 3 high schools, 2 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 7,775 students in total.
How do schools in Los Alamos perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in Los Alamos score 38% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 33%, so on average schools in Los Alamos exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Los Alamos?
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: 38%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 56%
- Projected: 52%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Every school in Los Alamos
1 of 1 schools in Los Alamos carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
C: 1
All 1 public schools we grade in Los Alamos. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.