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Best Schools in West Atherton, Atherton, CA
West Atherton, Atherton, CA has 12 public schools (2 high, 3 middle, 5 elementary) serving 10,873 students. On average they score 55% on state proficiency tests against a projected 55%, so schools in West Atherton meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in West Atherton, Atherton, CA
The top high schools in West Atherton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Menlo-atherton High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sequoia Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2125 Students
2. Woodside High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sequoia Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1694 Students
Best Middle Schools in West Atherton, Atherton, CA
The top middle schools in West Atherton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. La Entrada Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Las Lomitas Elementary • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 595 Students
2. Hillview Middle
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Menlo Park City Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 867 Students
3. John F. Kennedy Middle
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Redwood City Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 706 Students
Best Elementary Schools in West Atherton, Atherton, CA
The top elementary schools in West Atherton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Las Lomitas Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Las Lomitas Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 551 Students
2. Oak Knoll Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Menlo Park City Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 562 Students
3. Encinal Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Menlo Park City Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 602 Students
4. Hoover Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Redwood City Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 648 Students
5. Garfield Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Redwood City Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 515 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in West Atherton, Atherton, CA
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
West Atherton, Atherton, CA has a total population of 3,121 with 36% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 77% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in West Atherton, Atherton, 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 West Atherton, Atherton, CA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
32.95 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.64 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
28.31 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in West Atherton, Atherton, CA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for West Atherton, Atherton, 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 West Atherton, Atherton, CA
How many schools are in West Atherton, Atherton, CA?
West Atherton, Atherton, CA has 12 public schools: 2 high schools, 3 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 10,873 students in total.
How do schools in West Atherton perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in West Atherton score 55% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 55%, so on average schools in West Atherton meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in West Atherton?
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: 66%
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- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 40%
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- Projected: 36%
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- Actual: 67%
- Projected: 64%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 42%
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- Actual: 73%
- Projected: 70%
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- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 74%
- Projected: 65%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 24%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations