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Schools in 94024 — Los Altos, California

94024 has 4 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 83.6 — 39.8 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 75.6 to 90.7, a 15.0-point spread. 4 schools rank in the 90th percentile or above statewide.

Avg Scope Score
83.6
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
15.0
75.6 – 90.7
Avg Exceeded %
64.5%
State avg: 21.6%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
5.4%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
4
With Scope Scores

How 94024 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Covington Elementary with a Scope Score of 91 and 75.9% of students exceeding standard.

High-ceiling zip code: Schools here average 64.5% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.6%. These schools aren't just meeting proficiency; they're pushing students beyond it.

Strong growth trajectory: Schools in 94024 show an average grade 3-to-5 improvement of +3.6 percentage points, suggesting these schools are adding real value over time.

Chronic absenteeism across 94024 averages 5.4%, above the state average of 18.1%.

How 94024 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 94024
94024Los Altos4Strong
83.6/100
—
94025Menlo Park7Solid
59.4/100
-24.2
94022Los Altos5Strong
83.8/100
+0.2
94027Atherton3Solid
68.1/100
-15.5
94019Half Moon Bay4Developing
43.4/100
-40.2
94030Millbrae5Strong
71.6/100
-12.0

School archetypes in 94024

4 High Ceiling

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

All schools in 94024

#SchoolExceededScore
1Covington Elementary
Los Altos Elementary High Ceiling
75.9%Strong
91/100
2Oak Avenue Elementary
Los Altos Elementary High Ceiling
65.0%Strong
85/100
3Montclaire Elementary
Cupertino Union High Ceiling
59.1%Strong
83/100
4Loyola Elementary
Los Altos Elementary High Ceiling
58.2%Strong
76/100

Schools in 94024 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 94024

  • 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 4 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 83.6/100, which is 39.8 points above the California state average of 43.8. 64.5% 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 Covington Elementary with a Scope Score of 91/100 and 75.9% 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 83.6 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (39.8 points above). The exceeded rate averages 64.5% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 5.4% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 75.6 to 90.7, a 15.0-point spread.
How many schools are in Los Altos?
Los Altos has 4 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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