Escondido Elementary vs Palo Alto High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Escondido Elementary
Stanford · Public elementary · Grades K–5
432 students
Palo Alto High
Palo Alto · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,891 students
| Measure | Escondido Elementary Stanford, California | Palo Alto High Palo Alto, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #501 of 5,693 | #11 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #7393 of 50,301 | #963 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 432 | 1,891 |
| Enrollment | 432 | 1,891 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.6% | 13.3% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 16.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 83% |
| Math proficiency | 71% | 75% |
| city | Stanford | Palo Alto |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Palo Alto High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.4 vs 75.9).
- •Palo Alto High does better on math proficiency (75% vs 71%).
- •Palo Alto High does better on reading proficiency (83% vs 70%).
- •Palo Alto High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.3% vs 20.6%).
- •Palo Alto High does better on students per teacher (16.9 vs 18.0).
- •Palo Alto High is the larger school with 1,891 students compared with 432.
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 Escondido Elementary better than Palo Alto High?
On the Success Index (US), Palo Alto High ranks higher (82.4 vs 75.9 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 Escondido Elementary and Palo Alto High?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Stanford and Palo Alto in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Escondido Elementary: 432. Palo Alto High: 1,891. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Escondido Elementary and Palo Alto High rank in California?
Escondido Elementary is 501st of 5,693 and Palo Alto High is 11th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).