Serving 530 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Blossom Hill Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 88% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 530 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 88% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Blossom Hill Elementary serves the northern part of Los Gatos, CA, covering an area of approximately 4.5 square miles. Families typically have a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 1.3 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, which extends up to 3.8 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Blossom Hill Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Blossom Hill Elementary School's student population of 530 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
530 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
All students will have the necessary skills to become enthusiastic, life-long learners and productive, empathetic, respectful members of society.
School Rankings
Blossom Hill Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Blossom Hill Elementary School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#228 out of 9523 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
88%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
35%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
9%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
44%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
12%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)10.2%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (18-19)
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Blossom Hill Elementary School's ranking?
Blossom Hill Elementary School is ranked #228 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in California.
What schools are Blossom Hill Elementary School often compared to?
Blossom Hill Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Louise Van Meter Elementary School, Daves Avenue Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
88% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Blossom Hill Elementary School?
530 students attend Blossom Hill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Blossom Hill Elementary School students are White, 35% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Two or more races, and 9% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Blossom Hill Elementary School?
Blossom Hill Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Blossom Hill Elementary School offer ?
Blossom Hill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Blossom Hill Elementary School part of?
Blossom Hill Elementary School is part of Los Gatos Union Elementary School District.
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