For the 2024 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 6,694 students in Los Gatos, CA (there are 11 private schools, serving 1,686 private students). 80% of all K-12 students in Los Gatos, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%). Los Gatos has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in California.
The top ranked public schools in Los Gatos, CA are Blossom Hill Elementary School, Alta Vista Elementary School and Los Gatos High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Los Gatos, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 68% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 76% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Los Gatos have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Los Gatos, CA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Blossom Hill Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
16400 Blossom Hill Rd.
Los Gatos, CA 95032
(408) 335-2100
Los Gatos, CA 95032
(408) 335-2100
Grades: K-5
| 515 students
Rank: #22.
Alta Vista Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
200 Blossom Valley Rd.
Los Gatos, CA 95032
(408) 356-6146
Los Gatos, CA 95032
(408) 356-6146
Grades: K-5
| 587 students
Rank: #33.
Los Gatos High School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
20 High Sch Ct.
Los Gatos, CA 95030
(408) 354-2730
Los Gatos, CA 95030
(408) 354-2730
Grades: 9-12
| 2,127 students
Rank: #44.
Daves Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
17770 Daves Ave.
Los Gatos, CA 95030
(408) 335-2200
Los Gatos, CA 95030
(408) 335-2200
Grades: K-5
| 468 students
Rank: #55.
Louise Van Meter Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
16445 Los Gatos Blvd.
Los Gatos, CA 95032
(408) 335-2250
Los Gatos, CA 95032
(408) 335-2250
Grades: K-5
| 453 students
Rank: #66.
Raymond J. Fisher Middle School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
19195 Fisher Ave.
Los Gatos, CA 95032
(408) 335-2300
Los Gatos, CA 95032
(408) 335-2300
Grades: 6-8
| 1,038 students
Rank: #77.
Loma Prieta Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
23800 Summit Rd.
Los Gatos, CA 95033
(408) 353-1106
Los Gatos, CA 95033
(408) 353-1106
Grades: K-5
| 254 students
Rank: #88.
Rolling Hills Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1585 More Ave.
Los Gatos, CA 95030
(408) 364-4235
Los Gatos, CA 95030
(408) 364-4235
Grades: 5-8
| 892 students
Rank: #99.
C. T. English Middle School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
23800 Summit Rd.
Los Gatos, CA 95033
(408) 353-1123
Los Gatos, CA 95033
(408) 353-1123
Grades: 6-8
| 168 students
Rank: #1010.
Lexington Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
19700 Old Santa Cruz Hwy.
Los Gatos, CA 95033
(408) 335-2150
Los Gatos, CA 95033
(408) 335-2150
Grades: K-5
| 126 students
Rank: #1111.
Lakeside Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
19621 Black Rd.
Los Gatos, CA 95033
(408) 354-2372
Los Gatos, CA 95033
(408) 354-2372
Grades: K-5
| 66 students
Los Gatos, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
17421 Farley Rd West
Los Gatos, CA 95030
(408) 354-2520
Los Gatos, CA 95030
(408) 354-2520
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
17000 Roberts Rd.
Los Gatos, CA 95032
(408) 335-2300
Los Gatos, CA 95032
(408) 335-2300
Grades: 6-8
| 1,015 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Los Gatos, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Los Gatos, CA include Blossom Hill Elementary School, Alta Vista Elementary School and Los Gatos High School. Los Gatos has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in California.
How many public schools are located in Los Gatos, CA?
11 public schools are located in Los Gatos, CA.
What percentage of students in Los Gatos, CA go to public school?
80% of all K-12 students in Los Gatos, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Los Gatos, CA?
Los Gatos, CA public schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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