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Schools in 94306 — Palo Alto, California

94306 has 5 ranked schools averaging a composite score of 72.3 — 26.8 points above the California state average of 45.5. Scores range from 56.5 to 82.9, a 26.4-point spread. 4 schools rank in the 90th percentile or above statewide.

How 94306 schools perform

Palo Alto 94306's 5 ranked elementary schools average a composite score of 72.3 — 26.8 points above the California state average of 45.5. The top-ranked school is Herbert Hoover Elementary with a composite of 82.9 and 79.2% of students exceeding standard.

High-ceiling zip code: Schools here average 60.6% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.0%. These schools aren't just meeting proficiency; they're pushing students beyond it.

Chronic absenteeism across 94306 averages 9.4%, above the state average of 18.7%.

Avg Composite
72.3
State avg: 45.5
Score Range
26.4
56.5 – 82.9
Avg Exceeded %
60.6%
State avg: 21.0%
Schools Ranked
5
With composite scores

How 94306 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip Code City Schools Avg Score vs 94306
94306 Palo Alto 5 72.3
94303 Palo Alto 5 54.1 -18.2

All schools in 94306

# School County Score Exceeded Met+ Absent Susp.
1 Herbert Hoover Elementary
Palo Alto Unified
Santa Clara 82.9 79.2% 92.3% 6.6% 1.3%
2 Juana Briones Elementary
Palo Alto Unified
Santa Clara 78.4 65.5% 89.7% 6.4% 0.0%
3 Fairmeadow Elementary
Palo Alto Unified
Santa Clara 77.6 65.9% 86.2% 7.0% 2.0%
4 El Carmelo Elementary
Palo Alto Unified
Santa Clara 66.1 51.6% 73.3% 8.5% 3.4%
5 Barron Park Elementary
Palo Alto Unified
Santa Clara 56.5 40.9% 62.4% 18.5% 1.9%

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