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Best Schools in University South, Palo Alto, CA
University South, Palo Alto, CA has 6 public schools (1 high, 1 middle, 4 elementary) serving 3,473 students. On average they score 74% on state proficiency tests against a projected 65%, so schools in University South exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in University South, Palo Alto, CA
The top high schools in University South, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Palo Alto High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Palo Alto Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1992 Students
Best Middle Schools in University South, Palo Alto, CA
The top middle schools in University South, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Palo Alto Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 755 Students
Best Elementary Schools in University South, Palo Alto, CA
The top elementary schools in University South, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Walter Hays Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Palo Alto Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 294 Students
2. Addison Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Palo Alto Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 331 Students
3. Odyssey Montessori
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Projected Test Scores
Odyssey Montessori • Private • Grades Pre K - KG • 60 Students
4. Guidepost Montessori
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Projected Test Scores
Guidepost Montessori • Private • Grades Pre K - KG • 41 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in University South, Palo Alto, CA
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
University South, Palo Alto, CA has a total population of 4,141 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 89% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in University South, Palo Alto, 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 University South, Palo Alto, CA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
111.88 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
8.03 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
103.85 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in University South, Palo Alto, CA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for University South, Palo Alto, 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 University South, Palo Alto, CA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in University South, Palo Alto, CA
How many schools are in University South, Palo Alto, CA?
University South, Palo Alto, CA has 6 public schools: 1 high schools, 1 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 3,473 students in total.
How do schools in University South perform on state tests?
On average, 6 schools in University South score 74% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 65%, so on average schools in University South exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in University South?
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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- Actual: 73%
- Projected: 70%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 74%
- Projected: 63%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 74%
- Projected: 65%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 75%
- Projected: 72%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 78%
- Projected: 70%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 70%
- Projected: 66%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 77%
- Projected: 66%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 75%
- Projected: 68%
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- Actual: 24%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 76%
- Projected: 67%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations