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Best Schools in South Los Altos, Los Altos, CA
South Los Altos, Los Altos, CA has 13 public schools (4 high, 4 middle, 5 elementary) serving 11,466 students. On average they score 74% on state proficiency tests against a projected 72%, so schools in South Los Altos meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in South Los Altos, Los Altos, CA
The top high schools in South Los Altos, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Monta Vista High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Fremont Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1751 Students
2. Mountain View High
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Projected Test Scores
Mountain View-los Altos Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2220 Students
3. Homestead High
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Projected Test Scores
Fremont Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2311 Students
4. Alta Vista High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mountain View-los Altos Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 69 Students
Best Middle Schools in South Los Altos, Los Altos, CA
The top middle schools in South Los Altos, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Georgina P. Blach Junior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Los Altos Elementary • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 416 Students
2. John F. Kennedy Middle
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Cupertino Union • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 930 Students
3. Cupertino Middle
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Cupertino Union • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1099 Students
4. Sunnyvale Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Sunnyvale • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 962 Students
Best Elementary Schools in South Los Altos, Los Altos, CA
The top elementary schools in South Los Altos, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Oak Avenue Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Los Altos Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 332 Students
2. Cherry Chase Elementary
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Sunnyvale • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 604 Students
3. Montclaire Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Cupertino Union • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 382 Students
4. West Valley Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Cupertino Union • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 371 Students
5. Villa Montessori
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Villa Montessori • Private • Grades Pre K - KG • 19 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in South Los Altos, Los Altos, CA
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
South Los Altos, Los Altos, CA has a total population of 6,312 with 32% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 98%, and 82% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in South Los Altos, 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 South Los Altos, 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
17.12 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.61 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
14.51 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in South Los Altos, Los Altos, CA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for South Los Altos, Los Altos, CA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
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Questions About Schools in South Los Altos, Los Altos, CA
How many schools are in South Los Altos, Los Altos, CA?
South Los Altos, Los Altos, CA has 13 public schools: 4 high schools, 4 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 11,466 students in total.
How do schools in South Los Altos perform on state tests?
On average, 13 schools in South Los Altos score 74% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 72%, so on average schools in South Los Altos meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in South Los Altos?
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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- Projected: 63%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 63%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 77%
- Projected: 68%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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- Projected: 62%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 62%
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- Projected: 65%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 55%
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- Actual: 77%
- Projected: 72%
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- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations