Best High Schools in Los Altos, CA

Los Altos, CA has 9 high schools with 12,229 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Los Altos score 81% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 73% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Los Altos greatly exceed expectations.

1. Monta Vista High

A+

SchoolGrade

95%

Actual Test Scores

86%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Fremont Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1751 Students

2. Henry M. Gunn High

A+

SchoolGrade

89%

Actual Test Scores

80%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Palo Alto Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1787 Students

3. Homestead High

A+

SchoolGrade

88%

Actual Test Scores

76%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Fremont Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2311 Students

4. Mountain View High

A+

SchoolGrade

86%

Actual Test Scores

78%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Mountain View-los Altos Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2220 Students

5. Los Altos High

A

SchoolGrade

79%

Actual Test Scores

74%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Mountain View-los Altos Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2141 Students

6. Alta Vista High

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Mountain View-los Altos Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 69 Students

Best Middle Schools in Los Altos, CA

Los Altos, CA has 6 middle schools with 3,681 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Los Altos score 64% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 59% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Los Altos exceed expectations.

1. Ellen Fletcher Middle

A+

SchoolGrade

83%

Actual Test Scores

70%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Palo Alto Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 515 Students

2. Corte Madera

A+

SchoolGrade

77%

Actual Test Scores

71%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Portola Valley Elementary • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 273 Students

3. Cupertino Middle

A+

SchoolGrade

71%

Actual Test Scores

71%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Cupertino Union • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1099 Students

4. Georgina P. Blach Junior High

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Los Altos Elementary • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 416 Students

5. Ardis G. Egan Junior High

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Los Altos Elementary • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 497 Students

6. Isaac Newton Graham Middle

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Mountain View Whisman • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 881 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Los Altos, CA

Los Altos, CA has 20 elementary schools with 6,271 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Los Altos score 77% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 63% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Los Altos greatly exceed expectations.

1. Bullis Charter

A+

SchoolGrade

88%

Actual Test Scores

64%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Bullis Charter District • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 1058 Students

2. Stevens Creek Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

85%

Actual Test Scores

68%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Cupertino Union • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 389 Students

3. West Valley Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

81%

Actual Test Scores

67%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Cupertino Union • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 371 Students

4. Montclaire Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

72%

Actual Test Scores

69%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Cupertino Union • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 382 Students

5. Ormondale Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

73%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Portola Valley Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 240 Students

6. Green Chinese School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

78%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Green Chinese School • Private • Grades KG - 5 • 40 Students

7. Heritage Academy

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

73%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Heritage Academy • Private • Grades KG - 6 • 67 Students

8. Miramonte School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

67%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Miramonte School • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 100 Students

9. Waldorf School Of The Peninsula

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

66%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Waldorf School Of The Peninsula • Private • Grades Pre K - 5 • 151 Students

10. Covington Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

64%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Los Altos Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 441 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Los Altos, CA

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Los Altos, CA has a total population of 38,328 with 28% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 99%, and 86% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Los Altos, CA

22,181

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

99%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

86%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Los Altos, CA.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

C+

21.28 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B-

2.71 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D+

18.57 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Los Altos, CA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Los Altos, CA.

ISP Report Card

A-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

4,566 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

93 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Los Altos, CA Internet Health Assessment.

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