Schools in Atherton, California (2025)
5 schools · 4,524 students · 5 public · median Enrollment 604.
Atherton, in California, has 5 schools in United States's 2025 data, together educating about 4,524 students. By level there are 4 elementary, 1 high; by sector 5 public.
The median Enrollment across Atherton's schools is 604, above the California median of 503. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
5 of the 5 schools qualify for the Success Index (US). The highest-scoring is Encinal Elementary (86.2, top 5% of elementary schools nationally), followed by Las Lomitas Elementary (84.5, top 10% of elementary schools nationally), and Laurel Elementary (84.0, top 10% of elementary schools nationally). 3 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 Menlo-Atherton High (2,158 students), Laurel Elementary (658 students), Encinal Elementary (604 students).
Ranked schools in Atherton
Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and California.
- 186Encinal ElementaryAtherton · Public Elementary82% Math proficiency · 604 students
- 285Las Lomitas ElementaryAtherton · Public Elementary82% Math proficiency · 522 students
- 384Laurel ElementaryAtherton · Public Elementary80% Math proficiency · 658 students
- 468Menlo-Atherton HighAtherton · Public High55% Math proficiency · 2,158 students
- 533Adelante Selby Spanish ImmersionAtherton · Public Elementary35% Math proficiency · 582 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Encinal Elementary Atherton · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 86.2 Top 5% | 82% Math proficiency | 604 |
| 2 | Las Lomitas Elementary Atherton · Elementary · Grades K–3 | Public | 84.5 Top 10% | 82% Math proficiency | 522 |
| 3 | Laurel Elementary Atherton · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 84.0 Top 10% | 80% Math proficiency | 658 |
| 4 | Menlo-Atherton High Atherton · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 68.0 Top 25% | 55% Math proficiency | 2,158 |
| 5 | Adelante Selby Spanish Immersion Atherton · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 32.7 Lower 50% | 35% Math proficiency | 582 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Atherton?
Encinal Elementary is the highest-ranked school in Atherton with a Success Index (US) of 86.2 out of 100 (Top 5% of elementary schools in United States).
How many schools are in Atherton?
Atherton has 5 schools (4 elementary, 1 high) educating 4,524 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in Atherton?
The median Enrollment across schools in Atherton is 604. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.