Schools in Palo Alto, California (2025)
17 schools · 9,360 students · 17 public · median Enrollment 376.
Palo Alto, in California, has 17 schools in United States's 2025 data, together educating about 9,360 students. By level there are 11 elementary, 3 middle, 2 high, 1 other; by sector 17 public.
The median Enrollment across Palo Alto's schools is 376, below the California median of 503. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
15 of the 17 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). 13 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).
Ranked schools in Palo Alto
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
- 684Palo Verde ElementaryPalo Alto · Public Elementary87% Math proficiency · 334 students
- 783Fairmeadow ElementaryPalo Alto · Public Elementary82% Math proficiency · 425 students
- 882Palo Alto HighPalo Alto · Public High75% Math proficiency · 1,891 students
- 982Duveneck ElementaryPalo Alto · Public Elementary86% Math proficiency · 376 students
- 1082Ohlone ElementaryPalo Alto · Public Elementary83% Math proficiency · 464 students
- 1182Walter Hays ElementaryPalo Alto · Public Elementary83% Math proficiency · 305 students
- 1281El Carmelo ElementaryPalo Alto · Public Elementary78% Math proficiency · 282 students
- 1380Juana Briones ElementaryPalo Alto · Public Elementary77% Math proficiency · 260 students
- 1479Addison ElementaryPalo Alto · Public Elementary78% Math proficiency · 366 students
- 1573Barron 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 | Palo Verde Elementary Palo Alto · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 83.9 Top 10% | 87% Math proficiency | 334 |
| 7 | Fairmeadow Elementary Palo Alto · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 83.1 Top 10% | 82% Math proficiency | 425 |
| 8 | Palo Alto High Palo Alto · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 82.4 Top 10% | 75% Math proficiency | 1,891 |
| 9 | Duveneck Elementary Palo Alto · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 82.3 Top 10% | 86% Math proficiency | 376 |
| 10 | Ohlone Elementary Palo Alto · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 82.2 Top 10% | 83% Math proficiency | 464 |
| 11 | Walter Hays Elementary Palo Alto · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 82.0 Top 10% | 83% Math proficiency | 305 |
| 12 | El Carmelo Elementary Palo Alto · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 80.8 Top 10% | 78% Math proficiency | 282 |
| 13 | Juana Briones Elementary Palo Alto · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 79.9 Top 10% | 77% Math proficiency | 260 |
| 14 | Addison Elementary Palo Alto · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 79.4 Top 25% | 78% Math proficiency | 366 |
| 15 | Barron Park Elementary Palo Alto · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 73.3 Top 25% | 72% Math proficiency | 278 |
Other schools in Palo Alto
Schools without a rank: fewer than 60 students, no published Enrollment, or a school type that is not scored.
Compare the top 4 schools in Palo Alto side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Palo Alto?
Ellen Fletcher Middle is the highest-ranked school in Palo Alto 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?
Palo Alto has 17 schools (3 middle, 11 elementary, 2 high, 1 other) educating 9,360 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in Palo Alto?
The median Enrollment across schools in Palo Alto is 376. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.