For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 747 students in the neighborhood of Midtown, Palo Alto, CA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Midtown are Ohlone Elementary School and El Carmelo Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Midtown, Palo Alto, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the California public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of Midtown, Palo Alto, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ohlone Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
950 Amarillo Ave.
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 856-1726
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 856-1726
Grades: K-5
| 448 students
Rank: #22.
El Carmelo Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3024 Bryant St.
Palo Alto, CA 94306
(650) 856-0960
Palo Alto, CA 94306
(650) 856-0960
Grades: K-5
| 314 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Midtown, Palo Alto, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Midtown, Palo Alto, CA include Ohlone Elementary School and El Carmelo Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Midtown, Palo Alto?
2 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Midtown, Palo Alto.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Midtown, Palo Alto?
the neighborhood of Midtown, Palo Alto public elementary schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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