Elementary Schools in Palo Alto, California
10 schools ranked by our 6-dimension composite score — exceeded vs. met standard, growth, absenteeism, suspension, and baseline proficiency.
How Palo Alto schools compare
Palo Alto's 10 ranked elementary schools average a composite score of 72.2 — 26.7 points above the California state average of 45.5. Scores range from 56.5 to 82.9, a 26.4-point spread.
The top-ranked school is Herbert Hoover Elementary with a composite of 82.9 and 79.2% of students exceeding standard.
High-ceiling schools: Palo Alto schools average 60.0% 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 Palo Alto averages 9.8%, which is above the state average of 18.7%.
Avg Composite
72.2
State avg: 45.5
Score Range
26.4
56.5 – 82.9
Avg Exceeded %
60.0%
State avg: 21.0%
Schools Ranked
10
With composite scores