For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 3,340 students in Menlo Park, CA. The top ranked public elementary schools in Menlo Park, CA are La Entrada Middle School, Oak Knoll Elementary School and Hillview Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Menlo Park, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Menlo Park have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Menlo Park, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
La Entrada Middle School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2200 Sharon Rd.
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 854-3962
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 854-3962
Gr: 4-8 | 591 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #22.
Oak Knoll Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1895 Oak Knoll Ln.
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 854-4433
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 854-4433
Gr: K-5 | 582 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #33.
Hillview Middle School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1100 Elder Ave.
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 326-4341
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 326-4341
Gr: 6-8 | 858 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #44.
Kipp Valiant Community Prep
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
620 Willow Rd
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 422-4022
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 422-4022
Gr: K-8 | 575 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Garfield Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3600 Middlefield Rd.
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 482-2405
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 482-2405
Gr: K-8 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
Belle Haven Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
415 Ivy Dr.
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 329-2898
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 329-2898
Gr: K-5 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1
Menlo Park, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
321 Sheridan Dr
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 329-2800
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 329-2800
Gr: K-8 | 275 students Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Menlo Park, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Menlo Park, CA include La Entrada Middle School, Oak Knoll Elementary School and Hillview Middle School. Menlo Park has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in California.
How many public elementary schools are located in Menlo Park?
6 public elementary schools are located in Menlo Park.
What is the racial composition of students in Menlo Park?
Menlo Park public elementary schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Menlo Park are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Menlo Park include: La Entrada Middle School vs. Hillview Middle School, Hillview Middle School vs. La Entrada Middle School, Garfield Elementary School vs. Belle Haven Elementary School
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