For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 2,131 students in the neighborhood of Green Acres, Palo Alto, CA.
The top-ranked public schools in Green Acres are Juana Briones Elementary School and Henry M. Gunn High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Green Acres, Palo Alto, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 84% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 87% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Green Acres, Palo Alto, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Juana Briones Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4100 Orme St.
Palo Alto, CA 94306
(650) 856-0877
Palo Alto, CA 94306
(650) 856-0877
Gr: K-5 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #22.
Henry M. Gunn High School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
780 Arastradero Rd.
Palo Alto, CA 94306
(650) 354-8200
Palo Alto, CA 94306
(650) 354-8200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,643 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Green Acres, Palo Alto, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Green Acres, Palo Alto, CA include Juana Briones Elementary School and Henry M. Gunn High School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Green Acres, Palo Alto?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Green Acres, Palo Alto.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Green Acres, Palo Alto?
the neighborhood of Green Acres, Palo Alto public schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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