Oak Knoll Elementary vs Palo Alto High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Oak Knoll Elementary
Menlo Park · Public elementary · Grades K–5
574 students
Palo Alto High
Palo Alto · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,891 students
| Measure | Oak Knoll Elementary Menlo Park, California | Palo Alto High Palo Alto, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 5% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #42 of 5,693 | #11 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #2414 of 50,301 | #963 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 574 | 1,891 |
| Enrollment | 574 | 1,891 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 5.7% | 13.3% |
| Students per teacher | 19.1 | 16.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 84% | 83% |
| Math proficiency | 85% | 75% |
| city | Menlo Park | Palo Alto |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Oak Knoll Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.1 vs 82.4).
- •Oak Knoll Elementary does better on math proficiency (85% vs 75%).
- •Oak Knoll Elementary does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 83%).
- •Oak Knoll Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (5.7% vs 13.3%).
- •Palo Alto High does better on students per teacher (16.9 vs 19.1).
- •Palo Alto High is the larger school with 1,891 students compared with 574.
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 Oak Knoll Elementary better than Palo Alto High?
On the Success Index (US), Oak Knoll Elementary ranks higher (85.1 vs 82.4 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 Oak Knoll Elementary and Palo Alto High?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Menlo Park and Palo Alto in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Oak Knoll Elementary: 574. Palo Alto High: 1,891. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Oak Knoll Elementary and Palo Alto High rank in California?
Oak Knoll Elementary is 42nd of 5,693 and Palo Alto High is 11th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).