Serving 297 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Saratoga Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90-94% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 297 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 90-94% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Saratoga Elementary's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Saratoga, CA, covering approximately 23.6 square miles. The typical drive to the school is between 5 and 10 minutes, with an average distance of 3.1 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, extending up to 5.8 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Saratoga Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Saratoga Elementary School's student population of 297 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
297 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Saratoga Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Saratoga Elementary School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#130 out of 9523 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
90-94%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
36%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
12%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
32%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
18%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)6.7%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
1%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Saratoga Elementary School's ranking?
Saratoga Elementary School is ranked #130 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in California.
What schools are Saratoga Elementary School often compared to?
Saratoga Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Argonaut Elementary School, Foothill Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90-94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Saratoga Elementary School?
297 students attend Saratoga Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Saratoga Elementary School students are Asian, 32% of students are White, 18% of students are Two or more races, 12% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Saratoga Elementary School?
Saratoga Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Saratoga Elementary School offer ?
Saratoga Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Saratoga Elementary School part of?
Saratoga Elementary School is part of Saratoga Union Elementary School District.
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