For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,776 students in the neighborhood of Fairmeadow, Palo Alto, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Fairmeadow are Herbert Hoover Elementary School, Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle School and Fairmeadow Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Fairmeadow, Palo Alto, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 83% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 83% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 77% 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 the neighborhood of Fairmeadow, Palo Alto, CA (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Herbert Hoover Elementary School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
445 East Charleston Rd.
Palo Alto, CA 94306
(650) 320-8106
Palo Alto, CA 94306
(650) 320-8106
Gr: K-5 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #22.
Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
480 East Meadow Dr.
Palo Alto, CA 94306
(650) 856-5188
Palo Alto, CA 94306
(650) 856-5188
Gr: 6-8 | 1,002 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #33.
Fairmeadow Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
500 East Meadow Dr.
Palo Alto, CA 94306
(650) 856-0845
Palo Alto, CA 94306
(650) 856-0845
Gr: K-5 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Fairmeadow, Palo Alto, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Fairmeadow, Palo Alto, CA include Herbert Hoover Elementary School, Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle School and Fairmeadow Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Fairmeadow, Palo Alto?
3 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Fairmeadow, Palo Alto.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Fairmeadow, Palo Alto?
the neighborhood of Fairmeadow, Palo Alto public elementary schools minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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