Schools in 94301 — Palo Alto, California: 94301 students aren't just reaching proficiency — many go beyond it.
94301 has 3 ranked schools in Palo Alto, averaging a Scope Score of 75.8/100 — 31.9 points above the state average of 43.9 (a state average weighted to 94301's own mix of school levels; CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 64.7 to 88.4, a 23.7-point spread. 3 schools rank in the 90th percentile or above statewide.
How 94301 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Palo Alto High with a Scope Score of 88 and 55.0% of students exceeding standard.
Students here are going past the bar, not just to it. Schools here average 56.1% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 20.9%, itself weighted to 94301's own level mix.
Chronic absenteeism across 94301 averages 13.6%, below the state average of 19.6%, weighted to 94301's own level mix. CDE CAASPP 2025.
How 94301 compares to nearby zip codes
| Zip | City | Miles | Schools | Avg Score | vs 94301 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 94301 | Palo Alto | — | 3 | 75.8/100 | — |
| 94303 | Palo Alto | 1.5 | 11 | 46.1/100 | -29.7 |
| 94025 | Menlo Park | 2.1 | 8 | 53.0/100 | -22.8 |
| 94306 | Palo Alto | 2.3 | 8 | 77.9/100 | +2.1 |
| 94027 | Atherton | 2.8 | 3 | 64.6/100 | -11.3 |
| 94022 | Los Altos | 4.4 | 6 | 83.0/100 | +7.1 |
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
School archetypes in 94301
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All schools in 94301
ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP
Elementary Schools (2)
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Walter Hays Elementary Palo Alto Unified | 58.9% | 97th percentile · StrongScope Score 74/100 |
| 2 | Addison Elementary Palo Alto Unified | 54.4% | 91st percentile · StrongScope Score 65/100 |
High Schools (1)
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Palo Alto High Palo Alto Unified | 55.0% | 98th percentile · StrongScope Score 88/100 |
Schools in 94301 on the map
Open these schools 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.
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