Menlo Park City Elementary School District

181 Encinal Ave.
Atherton, CA 94027-3102
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 5%

Top Rankings

Menlo Park City 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%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,729 students in Menlo Park City 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 Menlo Park City Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 78% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 81% (versus the 47% statewide average).
The top-ranked public schools in Menlo Park City Elementary School District are Laurel Elementary School, Oak Knoll Elementary School and Encinal Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Menlo Park City Elementary School District has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in California.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
4 Schools
10,357 Schools
# Students
2,729 Students
5,825,514 Students
# Teachers
164 Teachers
267,966 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Menlo Park City Elementary School District, which is ranked #33 of all 1,908 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
This School District
State Average (CA)
#34 out of 1932 school districts
(Top 5%)
78%
34%
80%
47%
69%
29%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.69
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
18%
12%
% Hispanic
19%
56%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
49%
20%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $26,162 is higher than the state median of $19,979. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,204 is higher than the state median of $18,400. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$71 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$66 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$26,162
$19,979
Spending / Student
$24,204
$18,400

Best Menlo Park City Elementary School District Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Laurel Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
95 Edge Rd.
Atherton, CA 94027
(650) 324-0186
Gr: K-5 | 660 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #22.
Oak Knoll Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1895 Oak Knoll Ln.
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 854-4433
Gr: K-5 | 582 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #33.
Encinal Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
195 Encinal Ave.
Atherton, CA 94027
(650) 326-5164
Gr: K-5 | 629 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #44.
Hillview Middle School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1100 Elder Ave.
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 326-4341
Gr: 6-8 | 858 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 48%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Menlo Park City Elementary School District?
Menlo Park City Elementary School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,729 students.
What is the rank of Menlo Park City Elementary School District?
Menlo Park City Elementary School District is ranked #33 out of 1,908 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%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Menlo Park City Elementary School District?
49% of Menlo Park City Elementary School District students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Menlo Park City Elementary School District?
Menlo Park City Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Menlo Park City Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,204 is higher than the state median of $18,400. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: K-08
  • Enrollment: 2,729 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 51%
  • : Top 5% in CA
  • : 78% (Top 5%)
  • : 80% (Top 5%)
  • : 69% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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