Schools in 94306 — Palo Alto, California: 94306 schools aren't just reaching proficiency — they're pushing students beyond it.
94306 has 8 ranked schools in Palo Alto, averaging a Scope Score of 78.9/100 — 34.0 points above the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 54.8 to 89.9, a 35.2-point spread. 7 schools rank in the 90th percentile or above statewide.
How 94306 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Herbert Hoover Elementary with a Scope Score of 90 and 79.2% of students exceeding standard.
These schools are pushing students past the bar, not just to it. Schools here average 60.9% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.3%.
Chronic absenteeism across 94306 averages 9.9%, below the state average of 17.9%. CDE CAASPP 2025.
How 94306 compares to nearby zip codes
| Zip | City | Schools | Avg Score | vs 94306 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 94306 | Palo Alto | 8 | Strong 78.9/100 | — |
| 94303 | East Palo Alto | 11 | Developing 47.5/100 | -31.4 |
| 94301 | Palo Alto | 3 | Strong 75.7/100 | -3.2 |
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
School archetypes in 94306
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All schools in 94306
ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Herbert Hoover Elementary Palo Alto Unified High Ceiling | 79.2% | Strong 90/100 |
| 2 | Juana Briones Elementary Palo Alto Unified High Ceiling | 65.5% | Strong 88/100 |
| 3 | Fairmeadow Elementary Palo Alto Unified High Ceiling | 65.9% | Strong 85/100 |
| 4 | Henry M. Gunn High Palo Alto Unified High Ceiling | 62.9% | Strong 82/100 |
| 5 | Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle Palo Alto Unified High Ceiling | 63.5% | Strong 82/100 |
| 6 | Ellen Fletcher Middle Palo Alto Unified High Ceiling | 57.6% | Strong 78/100 |
| 7 | El Carmelo Elementary Palo Alto Unified High Ceiling | 51.6% | Strong 71/100 |
| 8 | Barron Park Elementary Palo Alto Unified Building Momentum | 40.9% | Solid 55/100 |
Schools in 94306 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