Best Schools in Santa Clara County, CA
Santa Clara County, CA has a total of 592 schools including 129 high schools, 82 middle schools and 372 elementary schools. A total of 280,496 students attend Santa Clara County, CA schools. On average, schools in Santa Clara County score 54% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 50% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Santa Clara County exceed expectations.
Best High Schools in Santa Clara County, CA
Santa Clara County, CA has 129 high schools with 101,626 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 Santa Clara County score 52% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 56% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Santa Clara County don't meet expectations.
1. Lynbrook High
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Fremont Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1741 Students
2. Cupertino High
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Fremont Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1997 Students
3. Monta Vista High
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Fremont Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1751 Students
4. Ann Sobrato High
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Morgan Hill Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1521 Students
5. Henry M. Gunn High
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Palo Alto Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1787 Students
6. Homestead High
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Fremont Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2311 Students
7. Mountain View High
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Mountain View-los Altos Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2220 Students
8. Palo Alto High
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Palo Alto Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1992 Students
9. University Preparatory Academy Charter
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University Preparatory Academy Charter District • Charter • Grades 7 - 12 • 713 Students
10. Evergreen Valley High
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East Side Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2767 Students
Best Middle Schools in Santa Clara County, CA
Santa Clara County, CA has 82 middle schools with 50,835 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 Santa Clara County score 49% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 47% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Santa Clara County exceed expectations.
1. Joaquin Miller Middle
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Cupertino Union • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1078 Students
2. John F. Kennedy Middle
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Cupertino Union • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 930 Students
3. Redwood Middle
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Saratoga Union Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 685 Students
4. Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle
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Palo Alto Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 996 Students
5. Ellen Fletcher Middle
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Palo Alto Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 515 Students
6. Sam H. Lawson Middle
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Cupertino Union • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 816 Students
7. Corte Madera
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Portola Valley Elementary • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 273 Students
8. Bret Harte Middle
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San Jose Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 914 Students
9. Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle
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Palo Alto Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 755 Students
10. Warren E. Hyde Middle
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Cupertino Union • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 778 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Santa Clara County, CA
Santa Clara County, CA has 372 elementary schools with 126,342 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 Santa Clara County score 57% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 48% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Santa Clara County greatly exceed expectations.
1. William Faria Elementary
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Cupertino Union • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 632 Students
2. Bullis Charter
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Bullis Charter District • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 1058 Students
3. Herbert Hoover Elementary
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Palo Alto Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 386 Students
4. Murdock-portal Elementary
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Cupertino Union • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 559 Students
5. Williams Elementary
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San Jose Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 550 Students
6. Argonaut Elementary
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Saratoga Union Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 342 Students
7. Stevens Creek Elementary
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Cupertino Union • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 389 Students
8. Blue Hills Elementary
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Cupertino Union • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 406 Students
9. Ohlone Elementary
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Palo Alto Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 463 Students
10. West Valley Elementary
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Cupertino Union • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 371 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Santa Clara County, CA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Santa Clara County, CA has a total population of 1,936,259 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 56% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Santa Clara County, 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 Santa Clara County, CA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
19.58 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.67 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
15.91 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Santa Clara County, CA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Santa Clara County, 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 Santa Clara County, CA Internet Health Assessment.
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