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Elementary Schools in Los Altos, California

6 schools ranked by our 6-dimension composite score — exceeded vs. met standard, growth, absenteeism, suspension, and baseline proficiency.

How Los Altos schools compare

Los Altos's 6 ranked elementary schools average a composite score of 75.4 — 29.9 points above the California state average of 45.5. Scores range from 68.8 to 81.0, a 12.2-point spread.

The top-ranked school is Covington Elementary with a composite of 81.0 and 77.1% of students exceeding standard.

High-ceiling schools: Los Altos schools average 64.1% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.0%. These schools aren't just getting students to proficiency, they're pushing them further.

Chronic absenteeism in Los Altos averages 4.8%, which is above the state average of 18.7%.

Avg Composite
75.4
State avg: 45.5
Score Range
12.2
68.8 – 81.0
Avg Exceeded %
64.1%
State avg: 21.0%
Schools Ranked
6
With composite scores
# School County Score Exceeded Met+ Absent Susp.
1 Covington Elementary
Los Altos Elementary
Santa Clara 81.0 77.1% 90.6% 2.6% 0.7%
2 Loyola Elementary
Los Altos Elementary
Santa Clara 79.0 62.7% 81.0% 7.5% 0.3%
3 Oak Avenue Elementary
Los Altos Elementary
Santa Clara 78.1 67.5% 87.5% 2.6% 0.3%
4 Montclaire Elementary
Cupertino Union
Santa Clara 73.4 59.1% 82.8% 4.3% 0.2%
5 Almond Elementary
Los Altos Elementary
Santa Clara 72.1 58.2% 80.5% 3.0% 0.0%
6 Santa Rita Elementary
Los Altos Elementary
Santa Clara 68.8 59.9% 77.4% 8.5% 1.1%