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Schools in 94022 — Los Altos, California

94022 has 5 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 83.8 — 40.0 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 73.8 to 95.7, a 21.8-point spread. 5 schools rank in the 90th percentile or above statewide.

Avg Scope Score
83.8
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
21.8
73.8 – 95.7
Avg Exceeded %
55.6%
State avg: 21.6%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
8.3%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
5
With Scope Scores

How 94022 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Palo Alto Middle College High with a Scope Score of 96 and 53.1% of students exceeding standard.

High-ceiling zip code: Schools here average 55.6% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.6%. These schools aren't just meeting proficiency; they're pushing students beyond it.

Declining trajectory: Average proficiency drops by 4.3 percentage points from grade 3 to grade 5 across 94022. This pattern in test scores may reflect a variety of factors and is worth examining school by school.

Chronic absenteeism across 94022 averages 8.3%, above the state average of 18.1%.

How 94022 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 94022
94022Los Altos5Strong
83.8/100
—
94024Los Altos4Strong
83.6/100
-0.2
94019Half Moon Bay4Developing
43.4/100
-40.4
94025Menlo Park7Solid
59.4/100
-24.4
94027Atherton3Solid
68.1/100
-15.7
94015Daly City12Developing
48.7/100
-35.1

School archetypes in 94022

5 High Ceiling

Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more

All schools in 94022

#SchoolExceededScore
1Palo Alto Middle College High
Palo Alto Unified High Ceiling
53.1%Strong
96/100
2Gardner Bullis Elementary
Los Altos Elementary High Ceiling
63.0%Strong
87/100
3Los Altos High
Mountain View-Los Altos Union High High Ceiling
52.5%Strong
82/100
4Almond Elementary
Los Altos Elementary High Ceiling
55.7%Strong
80/100
5Santa Rita Elementary
Los Altos Elementary High Ceiling
53.7%Strong
74/100

Schools in 94022 on the map

Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology

Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.

What Scope Scores can't tell you about 94022

  • Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
  • Quality of arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs
  • Teacher experience, turnover, and professional development
  • Campus safety, bullying climate, and social-emotional support
  • Parent and community engagement levels
  • Quality of special education and gifted programs
  • How school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access

Scope Scores measure academic performance and school climate using public data. They are one lens among many. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in Los Altos good?
Los Altos's 5 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 83.8/100, which is 40.0 points above the California state average of 43.8. 55.6% of students exceed the state standard on average (state average: 21.6%). The Scope Score weights six dimensions: exceeded standard (40%), met standard (22%), grade-level growth (15%), chronic absenteeism (10%), suspension rate (5%), and ELPAC proficiency (5%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best elementary school in Los Altos?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Los Altos is Palo Alto Middle College High with a Scope Score of 96/100 and 53.1% of students exceeding the state standard. Rankings are based on SchoolScope's 2025 Scope Score, which measures academic performance and school climate using publicly available California data. See full methodology.
How do Los Altos schools compare to the state average?
Los Altos elementary schools average a Scope Score of 83.8 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (40.0 points above). The exceeded rate averages 55.6% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 8.3% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 73.8 to 95.7, a 21.8-point spread.
How many schools are in Los Altos?
Los Altos has 5 ranked elementary schools with Scope Scores. Schools are ranked using a weighted composite of CAASPP test performance, growth trajectory, chronic absenteeism, and suspension rate. Schools with insufficient testing data are not ranked.
What does the Scope Score measure?
The Scope Score is SchoolScope's proprietary composite rating (0–100) based on six dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade 3–5 growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, and ELPAC English Learner proficiency. Unlike single-number ratings, the Scope Score separates students who "exceeded" from those who "met" the standard — revealing whether a school pushes students beyond proficiency or paces toward it. Full methodology and weights.

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