For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 1,060 students in the neighborhood of West Atherton, Atherton, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 87% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of West Atherton, Atherton, CA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: K-3 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #22.
Adelante Selby Spanish Immersion
(Math: 33% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
170 Selby Ln.
Atherton, CA 94027
(650) 482-2415
Atherton, CA 94027
(650) 482-2415
Gr: K-5 | 582 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of West Atherton, Atherton, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of West Atherton, Atherton, CA include Las Lomitas Elementary School and Adelante Selby Spanish Immersion.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of West Atherton, Atherton?
2 public elementary 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 elementary schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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