For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 3,537 students in Los Altos, CA. The top-ranked public elementary schools in Los Altos, CA are Bullis Charter, Oak Avenue Elementary School and Covington Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Los Altos, 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 86% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Los Altos, CA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bullis Charter
Charter School
(Math: 94% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
102 West Portola Ave.
Los Altos, CA 94022
(650) 947-4100
Los Altos, CA 94022
(650) 947-4100
Gr: K-8 | 997 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #22.
Oak Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1501 Oak Ave.
Los Altos, CA 94024
(650) 237-3900
Los Altos, CA 94024
(650) 237-3900
Gr: K-6 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #33.
Covington Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
205 Covington Rd.
Los Altos, CA 94024
(650) 947-1100
Los Altos, CA 94024
(650) 947-1100
Gr: K-6 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #44.
Montclaire Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1160 St. Joseph Ave.
Los Altos, CA 94024
(650) 967-9388
Los Altos, CA 94024
(650) 967-9388
Gr: K-5 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #55.
Gardner Bullis Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
25890 Fremont Rd.
Los Altos, CA 94022
(650) 559-3200
Los Altos, CA 94022
(650) 559-3200
Gr: K-6 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #66.
Loyola Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
770 Berry Ave.
Los Altos, CA 94024
(650) 254-2400
Los Altos, CA 94024
(650) 254-2400
Gr: K-6 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #77.
Almond Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
550 Almond Ave.
Los Altos, CA 94022
(650) 917-5400
Los Altos, CA 94022
(650) 917-5400
Gr: K-6 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #88.
Santa Rita Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
700 Los Altos Ave.
Los Altos, CA 94022
(650) 559-1600
Los Altos, CA 94022
(650) 559-1600
Gr: K-6 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Los Altos, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
25890 Fremont Rd.
Los Altos, CA 94022
(650) 941-3880
Los Altos, CA 94022
(650) 941-3880
Gr: K-6 | 341 students Minority enrollment: 28%
201 Covington Rd.
Los Altos, CA 94024
(650) 773-0015
Los Altos, CA 94024
(650) 773-0015
Gr: K-8 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
P.o. Box 3478
Los Altos, CA 94024
(650) 961-0315
Los Altos, CA 94024
(650) 961-0315
Gr: 9-12 | 56 students Minority enrollment: 54%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Los Altos, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Los Altos, CA include Bullis Charter, Oak Avenue Elementary School and Covington Elementary School. Los Altos has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in California.
How many public elementary schools are located in Los Altos?
8 public elementary schools are located in Los Altos.
What is the racial composition of students in Los Altos?
Los Altos public elementary schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Los Altos are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Los Altos include: Loyola Elementary School vs. Covington Elementary School, Oak Avenue Elementary School vs. Covington Elementary School, Almond Elementary School vs. Bullis Charter
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