Elementary Schools in Los Altos, California: Los Altos schools aren't just reaching proficiency — they're pushing students beyond it.
Los Altos, California has 6 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 81.4/100 — 37.6 points above the state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Covington Elementary at 91/100, where 75.9% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Los Altos schools average 61.3% exceeded standard (state: 21.6%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Of 6 schools, 6 High Ceiling stand out for their performance profiles. Chronic absenteeism averages 5.9% (below the state average of 18.1%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
| Level | Schools | Avg Score | Exceeded | vs State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | 6 | Strong 81.4/100 | 61.3% | +37.6 |
| High | 1 | Strong 82.2/100 | 52.5% | +34.7 |
How Los Altos schools compare
Los Altos has 6 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 81.4/100 — 37.6 points above the state average of 43.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025).
The top-ranked school is Covington Elementary with a Scope Score of 91 and 75.9% of students exceeding standard.
These schools are pushing students past the bar, not just to it. Los Altos schools average 61.3% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.6%.
Chronic absenteeism in Los Altos averages 5.9% — below the state average of 18.1%.
How we score · Exceeded 40% · Met+Exceeded 22% · Growth 15% · Absenteeism 10% · Suspension 5% · ELPAC 5% · Baseline 3%
School archetypes in Los Altos
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Every school in Los Altos
ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Covington Elementary Los Altos Elementary High Ceiling | 75.9% | Strong 91/100 |
| 2 | Oak Avenue Elementary Los Altos Elementary High Ceiling | 65.0% | Strong 85/100 |
| 3 | Montclaire Elementary Cupertino Union High Ceiling | 59.1% | Strong 83/100 |
| 4 | Los Altos High Mountain View-Los Altos Union High High Ceiling | 52.5% | Strong 82/100 |
| 5 | Almond Elementary Los Altos Elementary High Ceiling | 55.7% | Strong 80/100 |
| 6 | Loyola Elementary Los Altos Elementary High Ceiling | 58.2% | Strong 76/100 |
| 7 | Santa Rita Elementary Los Altos Elementary High Ceiling | 53.7% | Strong 74/100 |
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.
Private Schools in Los Altos
Private schools don't participate in California's standardized testing (CAASPP) and cannot be scored or ranked. Showing enrollment, student-teacher ratio, and affiliation where available.
Numbers tell you whether students are clearing the bar. A school visit tells you whether they're happy doing it. These metrics are intentionally missing from the Scope Score: class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality; arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs; teacher experience and turnover; campus safety and social-emotional support; parent and community engagement; quality of special education and gifted programs; how school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access. Full methodology