Best High Schools in Menlo Park, CA

Menlo Park, CA has 9 high schools with 9,287 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 Menlo Park score 73% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 62% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Menlo Park greatly exceed expectations.

1. 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

2. Palo Alto High

A+

SchoolGrade

85%

Actual Test Scores

76%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Palo Alto Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1992 Students

3. South San Francisco High

B-

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

South San Francisco Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1280 Students

4. Menlo-atherton High

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Sequoia Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2125 Students

5. Woodside High

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Sequoia Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1694 Students

6. Tide Academy

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Sequoia Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 243 Students

Best Middle Schools in Menlo Park, CA

Menlo Park, CA has 6 middle schools with 3,752 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 Menlo Park score 54% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 42% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Menlo Park greatly exceed expectations.

1. La Entrada Middle

A+

SchoolGrade

87%

Actual Test Scores

71%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Las Lomitas Elementary • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 595 Students

2. Parkway Heights Middle

D

SchoolGrade

21%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

South San Francisco Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 612 Students

3. Hillview Middle

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Menlo Park City Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 867 Students

4. Cesar Chavez Ravenswood Middle

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Ravenswood City Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 515 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Menlo Park, CA

Menlo Park, CA has 13 elementary schools with 5,384 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 Menlo Park score 59% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 47% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Menlo Park greatly exceed expectations.

1. Las Lomitas Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

83%

Actual Test Scores

74%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Las Lomitas Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 551 Students

2. Duveneck Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

78%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Palo Alto Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 346 Students

3. Kipp Valiant Community Prep

D-

SchoolGrade

16%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Kipp Valiant Community Prep District • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 619 Students

4. Oak Knoll Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

62%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Menlo Park City Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 562 Students

5. St Raymond Elementary School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

St Raymond Elementary School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 261 Students

6. Peninsula School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Peninsula School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 254 Students

7. Laurel Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Menlo Park City Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 671 Students

8. Encinal Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Menlo Park City Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 602 Students

9. Phillips Brooks School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Phillips Brooks School • Private • Grades Pre K - 5 • 300 Students

10. Hoover Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Redwood City Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 648 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Menlo Park, CA

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

Community Factors

Menlo Park, CA has a total population of 41,500 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 72% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Menlo Park, CA

18,423

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

93%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

72%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Menlo Park, CA.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

C-

22.17 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D+

4.27 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D+

17.90 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Menlo Park, CA.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

A

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

5,353 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

93 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Menlo Park, CA Internet Health Assessment.

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