Schools in 94306 — Palo Alto, California: 94306 students aren't just reaching proficiency — many go beyond it.
94306 has 8 ranked schools in Palo Alto, averaging a Scope Score of 77.9/100 — 37.2 points above the state average of 40.7 (a state average weighted to 94306's own mix of school levels; CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 52.3 to 91.3, a 38.9-point spread. 7 schools rank in the 90th percentile or above statewide.
How 94306 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Henry M. Gunn High with a Scope Score of 91 and 62.9% of students exceeding standard.
Students here are going past the bar, not just to it. Schools here average 60.9% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 20.1%, itself weighted to 94306's own level mix.
Cohort growth among 94306's elementary schools — the returning cohort, 2023 G3 → 2025 G5 — averages +83 scale-score points across 3 schools in 94306 with a large enough tested cohort. Scale scores rise with grade for nearly every school, so this describes the cohort's trajectory, not a ranking against other zip codes — worth examining school by school.
Chronic absenteeism across 94306 averages 9.9%, below the state average of 18.6%, weighted to 94306's own level mix. CDE CAASPP 2025.
How 94306 compares to nearby zip codes
| Zip | City | Miles | Schools | Avg Score | vs 94306 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 94306 | Palo Alto | — | 8 | 77.9/100 | — |
| 94301 | Palo Alto | 2.2 | 3 | 75.8/100 | -2.1 |
| 94022 | Los Altos | 2.4 | 6 | 83.0/100 | +5.0 |
| 94043 | Mountain View | 2.7 | 5 | 58.2/100 | -19.7 |
| 94303 | Palo Alto | 2.8 | 11 | 46.1/100 | -31.8 |
| 94040 | Mountain View | 3.6 | 7 | 65.4/100 | -12.6 |
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
Elementary Schools (5)
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Herbert Hoover Elementary Palo Alto Unified High Ceiling | 79.2% | Strong 88/100 |
| 2 | Juana Briones Elementary Palo Alto Unified High Ceiling | 65.5% | Strong 83/100 |
| 3 | Fairmeadow Elementary Palo Alto Unified High Ceiling | 65.9% | Strong 82/100 |
| 4 | El Carmelo Elementary Palo Alto Unified Strong All-Around | 51.6% | Strong 66/100 |
| 5 | Barron Park Elementary Palo Alto Unified Building Momentum | 40.9% | Strong 52/100 |
Middle Schools (2)
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle Palo Alto Unified High Ceiling | 63.5% | Strong 82/100 |
| 2 | Ellen Fletcher Middle Palo Alto Unified High Ceiling | 57.6% | Strong 79/100 |
High Schools (1)
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Henry M. Gunn High Palo Alto Unified High Ceiling | 62.9% | Strong 91/100 |
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