For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,060 students in the neighborhood of West Atherton, Atherton, CA.
The top ranked public schools in West Atherton are Las Lomitas Elementary School and Adelante Selby Spanish Immersion. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of West Atherton, Atherton, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 87% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of West Atherton, Atherton, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Las Lomitas Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
299 Alameda De Las Pulgas
Atherton, CA 94027
(650) 854-5900
Atherton, CA 94027
(650) 854-5900
Grades: K-3
| 567 students
Rank: #22.
Adelante Selby Spanish Immersion
(Math: 27% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
170 Selby Ln.
Atherton, CA 94027
(650) 482-2415
Atherton, CA 94027
(650) 482-2415
Grades: K-5
| 556 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of West Atherton, Atherton, CA?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of West Atherton, Atherton, CA include Las Lomitas Elementary School and Adelante Selby Spanish Immersion.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of West Atherton, Atherton?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of West Atherton, Atherton.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of West Atherton, Atherton?
the neighborhood of West Atherton, Atherton public schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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