Almond Elementary vs Los Altos High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 679 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Almond Elementary
Los Altos · Public elementary · Grades K–6
354 students
Los Altos High
Los Altos · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,170 students
| Measure | Almond Elementary Los Altos, California | Los Altos High Los Altos, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 10% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #56 of 5,693 | #22 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #2648 of 50,301 | #1263 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 354 | 2,170 |
| Enrollment | 354 | 2,170 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 11.6% | 16.5% |
| Students per teacher | 18.6 | 18.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 85% | 85% |
| Math proficiency | 83% | 71% |
| city | Los Altos | Los Altos |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Almond Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.5 vs 80.0).
- •Almond Elementary does better on math proficiency (83% vs 71%).
- •Almond Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.6% vs 16.5%).
- •Los Altos High does better on students per teacher (18.2 vs 18.6).
- •Los Altos High is the larger school with 2,170 students compared with 354.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Almond Elementary better than Los Altos High?
On the Success Index (US), Almond Elementary ranks higher (84.5 vs 80.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Almond Elementary and Los Altos High?
About 679 m in a straight line, between Los Altos and Los Altos in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Almond Elementary: 354. Los Altos High: 2,170. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Almond Elementary and Los Altos High rank in California?
Almond Elementary is 56th of 5,693 and Los Altos High is 22nd of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).