Best High Schools in Stanford, CA

Stanford, CA has 2 high schools with 3,779 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 Stanford score 87% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 78% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Stanford 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

Best Middle Schools in Stanford, CA

Stanford, CA has 2 middle schools with 1,270 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 Stanford score 79% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 68% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Stanford greatly 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. Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle

A+

SchoolGrade

76%

Actual Test Scores

66%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Palo Alto Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 755 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Stanford, CA

Stanford, CA has 2 elementary schools with 481 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 Stanford score 70% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 61% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Stanford greatly exceed expectations.

1. Escondido Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

73%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Palo Alto Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 447 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Stanford, CA

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

Community Factors

Stanford, CA has a total population of 20,921 with 83% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 87% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Stanford, CA

5,530

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

96%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

87%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Stanford, CA.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

D-

44.74 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C-

3.51 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

F

41.23 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Stanford, CA.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

B-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

2,387 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

47 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

Best Schools in Cities Near Stanford, CA

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Palo Alto, CA

  • Actual Test Scores: 77%
  • Projected Test Scores: 60%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Menlo Park, CA

  • Actual Test Scores: 63%
  • Projected Test Scores: 50%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Atherton, CA

  • Actual Test Scores: 85%
  • Projected Test Scores: 54%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
East Palo Alto, CA

  • Actual Test Scores: 66%
  • Projected Test Scores: 45%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Portola Valley, CA

  • Actual Test Scores: 80%
  • Projected Test Scores: 68%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Los Altos Hills, CA

  • Actual Test Scores: 71%
  • Projected Test Scores: 64%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
North Fair Oaks, CA

  • Actual Test Scores: 19%
  • Projected Test Scores: 42%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Mountain View, CA

  • Actual Test Scores: 75%
  • Projected Test Scores: 56%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Woodside, CA

  • Actual Test Scores: 81%
  • Projected Test Scores: 61%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Los Altos, CA

  • Actual Test Scores: 75%
  • Projected Test Scores: 65%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations