Elementary Schools in Los Gatos, California: Los Gatos schools aren't just reaching proficiency — they're pushing students beyond it.
Los Gatos, California has 7 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 74.4/100 — 35.6 points above the state average of 38.9. The highest-scoring school is Daves Avenue Elementary at 81/100, where 57.5% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Los Gatos schools average 53.3% exceeded standard (state: 21.4%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Of 7 schools, 6 High Ceiling stand out for their performance profiles. Chronic absenteeism averages 7.5% (below the state average of 17.9%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
| Level | Schools | Avg Score | Exceeded | vs State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | 7 | Strong 74.4/100 | 53.3% | +35.6 |
| High | 1 | Strong 81.5/100 | 42.6% | +27.5 |
| Middle | 3 | Solid 69.4/100 | 45.3% | +30.9 |
How Los Gatos schools compare
Los Gatos has 7 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 74.4/100 — 35.6 points above the state average of 38.9 (CDE CAASPP 2025).
The top-ranked school is Daves Avenue Elementary with a Scope Score of 81 and 57.5% of students exceeding standard.
These schools are pushing students past the bar, not just to it. Los Gatos schools average 53.3% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.4%.
Chronic absenteeism in Los Gatos averages 7.5% — below the state average of 17.9%.
How we score · Weighted composite of test performance, growth, and school climate · Full weights on the methodology page
School archetypes in Los Gatos
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Every school in Los Gatos
ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Los Gatos High Los Gatos-Saratoga Union High Strong All-Around | 42.6% | Strong 81/100 |
| 2 | Daves Avenue Elementary Los Gatos Union Elementary High Ceiling | 57.5% | Strong 81/100 |
| 3 | Alta Vista Elementary Union Elementary High Ceiling | 60.1% | Strong 80/100 |
| 4 | Blossom Hill Elementary Los Gatos Union Elementary High Ceiling | 54.7% | Strong 75/100 |
| 5 | Lakeside Elementary Lakeside Joint High Ceiling | 56.1% | Strong 73/100 |
| 6 | Louise Van Meter Elementary Los Gatos Union Elementary High Ceiling | 50.1% | Strong 72/100 |
| 7 | Raymond J. Fisher Middle Los Gatos Union Elementary Building Momentum | 48.2% | Strong 72/100 |
| 8 | Rolling Hills Middle Campbell Union Growth Engine | 43.6% | Strong 71/100 |
| 9 | Loma Prieta Elementary Loma Prieta Joint Union Elementary High Ceiling | 50.1% | Strong 71/100 |
| 10 | Lexington Elementary Los Gatos Union Elementary Strong All-Around | 44.6% | Solid 69/100 |
| 11 | C. T. English Middle Loma Prieta Joint Union Elementary Building Momentum | 44.1% | Solid 65/100 |
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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 Gatos
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