Best Schools in Stanford, CA
Stanford, CA has a total of 6 schools including 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 2 elementary schools. A total of 5,530 students attend Stanford, CA schools. On average, schools in Stanford score 79% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 69% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Stanford greatly exceed expectations.
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
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Palo Alto Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1787 Students
2. Palo Alto High
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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
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Palo Alto Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 515 Students
2. Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle
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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
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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
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 Stanford, CA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
44.74 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.51 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
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 Stanford, CA Internet Health Assessment.
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