For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,914 students in 94306, CA (there are 9 private schools, serving 1,219 private students). 80% of all K-12 students in 94306, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 94306, CA are Herbert Hoover Elementary School, Henry M. Gunn High School and Ellen Fletcher Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 94306 have an average math proficiency score of 81% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 83% (versus the 49% statewide average). Schools in 94306, CA have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best 94306, CA Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Herbert Hoover Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
445 E. Charleston Rd.
Palo Alto, CA 94306
(650) 320-8106
Palo Alto, CA 94306
(650) 320-8106
Grades: K-5
| 372 students
Rank: #22.
Henry M. Gunn High School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
780 Arastradero Rd.
Palo Alto, CA 94306
(650) 354-8200
Palo Alto, CA 94306
(650) 354-8200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,868 students
Rank: #33.
Ellen Fletcher Middle School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
655 Arastradero Rd.
Palo Alto, CA 94306
(650) 856-9810
Palo Alto, CA 94306
(650) 856-9810
Grades: 6-8
| 506 students
Rank: #44.
Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
480 E. Meadow Dr.
Palo Alto, CA 94306
(650) 856-5188
Palo Alto, CA 94306
(650) 856-5188
Grades: 6-8
| 996 students
Rank: #55.
Juana Briones Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4100 Orme St.
Palo Alto, CA 94306
(650) 856-0877
Palo Alto, CA 94306
(650) 856-0877
Grades: K-5
| 263 students
Rank: #66.
Fairmeadow Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
500 E. Meadow Dr.
Palo Alto, CA 94306
(650) 856-0845
Palo Alto, CA 94306
(650) 856-0845
Grades: K-5
| 408 students
Rank: #77.
El Carmelo Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3024 Bryant St.
Palo Alto, CA 94306
(650) 856-0960
Palo Alto, CA 94306
(650) 856-0960
Grades: K-5
| 303 students
Rank: #88.
Barron Park Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
800 Barron Ave.
Palo Alto, CA 94306
(650) 858-0508
Palo Alto, CA 94306
(650) 858-0508
Grades: K-5
| 198 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 94306, CA?
The top ranked public schools in 94306, CA include Herbert Hoover Elementary School, Henry M. Gunn High School and Ellen Fletcher Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 94306, CA?
8 public schools are located in 94306, CA.
What percentage of students in 94306, CA go to public school?
80% of all K-12 students in 94306, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 94306, CA?
94306, CA public schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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