Top Rankings
Los Gatos Union Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,775 students in Los Gatos Union Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Los Gatos Union Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 74% (versus the California public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
5 Schools
10,323 Schools
# Students
2,775 Students
5,788,587 Students
# Teachers
134 Teachers
267,491 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Los Gatos Union Elementary School District, which is ranked #64 of all 1,903 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#57 out of 1932 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
29%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)12.5%
27.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.67
0.63
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% American Indian
n/a
1%
Showing 1997–2020. View full 30-year historical data
% Asian
29%
12%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hispanic
10%
56%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Black
1%
5%
Showing 2007–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% White
48%
20%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 36-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
12%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,151 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,022. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,282 is less than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$64 MM
$150,628 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$62 MM
$130,845 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$23,151
$26,022
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$22,282
$22,604
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Los Gatos Union Elementary School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Blossom Hill Elementary School
(Math: 88% | 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
Gr: K-5 | 530 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #22.
Daves Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 72% | 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
Gr: K-5 | 549 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #33.
Louise Van Meter Elementary School
(Math: 72% | 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
Gr: K-5 | 507 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #44.
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
Gr: 6-8 | 1,015 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #55.
Lexington Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | 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
Gr: K-5 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Los Gatos Union Elementary School District?
Los Gatos Union Elementary School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,775 students.
What is the rank of Los Gatos Union Elementary School District?
Los Gatos Union Elementary School District is ranked #64 out of 1,903 school districts in California (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Los Gatos Union Elementary School District?
48% of Los Gatos Union Elementary School District students are White, 29% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Los Gatos Union Elementary School District?
Los Gatos Union Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Los Gatos Union Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,282 is less than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
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