Schools in Palo Alto Unified, California (2025)
20 schools · 10,187 students · 20 public · median Enrollment 376.
Palo Alto Unified, in California, has 20 schools in United States's 2025 data, together educating about 10,187 students. By level there are 13 elementary, 3 middle, 3 high, 1 other; by sector 20 public.
The median Enrollment across Palo Alto Unified's schools is 376, below the California median of 503. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
17 of the 20 schools qualify for the Success Index (US). The highest-scoring is Ellen Fletcher Middle (90.2, top 5% of middle schools nationally), followed by Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle (89.8, top 5% of middle schools nationally), and Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle (87.9, top 5% of middle schools nationally). 14 schools sit in the top 10% of United States for their type. Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare an elementary school with other elementary schools.
The largest schools are Palo Alto High (1,891 students), Henry M. Gunn High (1,643 students), Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle (1,002 students).
Schools are spread across 3 citys, with the most in Palo Alto (17), Stanford (2), Los Altos Hills (1).
Ranked schools in Palo Alto Unified
Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and California.
- 190Ellen Fletcher MiddlePalo Alto · Public Middle81% Math proficiency · 572 students
- 290Jane Lathrop Stanford MiddlePalo Alto · Public Middle84% Math proficiency · 1,002 students
- 388Frank S. Greene Jr. MiddlePalo Alto · Public Middle79% Math proficiency · 732 students
- 486Herbert Hoover ElementaryPalo Alto · Public Elementary94% Math proficiency · 389 students
- 585Henry M. Gunn HighPalo Alto · Public High82% Math proficiency · 1,643 students
- 685Lucille M. Nixon ElementaryStanford · Public Elementary83% Math proficiency · 350 students
- 784Palo Verde ElementaryPalo Alto · Public Elementary87% Math proficiency · 334 students
- 883Fairmeadow ElementaryPalo Alto · Public Elementary82% Math proficiency · 425 students
- 982Palo Alto HighPalo Alto · Public High75% Math proficiency · 1,891 students
- 1082Duveneck ElementaryPalo Alto · Public Elementary86% Math proficiency · 376 students
- 1182Ohlone ElementaryPalo Alto · Public Elementary83% Math proficiency · 464 students
- 1282Walter Hays ElementaryPalo Alto · Public Elementary83% Math proficiency · 305 students
- 1381El Carmelo ElementaryPalo Alto · Public Elementary78% Math proficiency · 282 students
- 1480Juana Briones ElementaryPalo Alto · Public Elementary77% Math proficiency · 260 students
- 1579Addison ElementaryPalo Alto · Public Elementary78% Math proficiency · 366 students
- 1676Escondido ElementaryStanford · Public Elementary71% Math proficiency · 432 students
- 1773Barron Park ElementaryPalo Alto · Public Elementary72% Math proficiency · 278 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ellen Fletcher Middle Palo Alto · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 90.2 Top 5% | 81% Math proficiency | 572 |
| 2 | Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle Palo Alto · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 89.8 Top 5% | 84% Math proficiency | 1,002 |
| 3 | Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle Palo Alto · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 87.9 Top 5% | 79% Math proficiency | 732 |
| 4 | Herbert Hoover Elementary Palo Alto · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 85.7 Top 5% | 94% Math proficiency | 389 |
| 5 | Henry M. Gunn High Palo Alto · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 85.0 Top 5% | 82% Math proficiency | 1,643 |
| 6 | Lucille M. Nixon Elementary Stanford · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 84.9 Top 5% | 83% Math proficiency | 350 |
| 7 | Palo Verde Elementary Palo Alto · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 83.9 Top 10% | 87% Math proficiency | 334 |
| 8 | Fairmeadow Elementary Palo Alto · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 83.1 Top 10% | 82% Math proficiency | 425 |
| 9 | Palo Alto High Palo Alto · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 82.4 Top 10% | 75% Math proficiency | 1,891 |
| 10 | Duveneck Elementary Palo Alto · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 82.3 Top 10% | 86% Math proficiency | 376 |
| 11 | Ohlone Elementary Palo Alto · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 82.2 Top 10% | 83% Math proficiency | 464 |
| 12 | Walter Hays Elementary Palo Alto · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 82.0 Top 10% | 83% Math proficiency | 305 |
| 13 | El Carmelo Elementary Palo Alto · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 80.8 Top 10% | 78% Math proficiency | 282 |
| 14 | Juana Briones Elementary Palo Alto · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 79.9 Top 10% | 77% Math proficiency | 260 |
| 15 | Addison Elementary Palo Alto · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 79.4 Top 25% | 78% Math proficiency | 366 |
| 16 | Escondido Elementary Stanford · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 75.9 Top 25% | 71% Math proficiency | 432 |
| 17 | Barron Park Elementary Palo Alto · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 73.3 Top 25% | 72% Math proficiency | 278 |
Other schools in Palo Alto Unified
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Enrollment, or a school type that is not scored.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Palo Alto Unified?
Ellen Fletcher Middle is the highest-ranked school in Palo Alto Unified with a Success Index (US) of 90.2 out of 100 (Top 5% of middle schools in United States).
How many schools are in Palo Alto Unified?
Palo Alto Unified has 20 schools (3 middle, 13 elementary, 3 high, 1 other) educating 10,187 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in Palo Alto Unified?
The median Enrollment across schools in Palo Alto Unified is 376. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.