Best Schools in Los Altos, CA
Los Altos, CA has a total of 36 schools including 9 high schools, 6 middle schools and 20 elementary schools. A total of 22,181 students attend Los Altos, CA schools. On average, schools in Los Altos score 75% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 65% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Los Altos greatly exceed expectations.
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
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Fremont Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1751 Students
2. Henry M. Gunn High
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Palo Alto Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1787 Students
3. Homestead High
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Fremont Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2311 Students
4. Mountain View High
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Mountain View-los Altos Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2220 Students
5. Los Altos High
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Mountain View-los Altos Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2141 Students
6. Alta Vista High
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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
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Palo Alto Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 515 Students
2. Corte Madera
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Portola Valley Elementary • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 273 Students
3. Cupertino Middle
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Cupertino Union • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1099 Students
4. Georgina P. Blach Junior High
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Los Altos Elementary • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 416 Students
5. Ardis G. Egan Junior High
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Los Altos Elementary • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 497 Students
6. Isaac Newton Graham Middle
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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
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Bullis Charter District • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 1058 Students
2. Stevens Creek Elementary
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Cupertino Union • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 389 Students
3. West Valley Elementary
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Cupertino Union • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 371 Students
4. Montclaire Elementary
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Cupertino Union • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 382 Students
5. Ormondale Elementary
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Portola Valley Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 240 Students
6. Green Chinese School
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Green Chinese School • Private • Grades KG - 5 • 40 Students
7. Heritage Academy
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Heritage Academy • Private • Grades KG - 6 • 67 Students
8. Miramonte School
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Miramonte School • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 100 Students
9. Waldorf School Of The Peninsula
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Waldorf School Of The Peninsula • Private • Grades Pre K - 5 • 151 Students
10. Covington Elementary
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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
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 Altos, CA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
21.28 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.71 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
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Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
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