Elementary Schools in Los Gatos, California: Los Gatos schools aren't just reaching proficiency — they're pushing students beyond it.
Los Gatos, California has 7 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 76.7/100 — 31.9 points above the state average of 44.8. The highest-scoring school is Alta Vista Elementary at 84/100, where 60.1% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Los Gatos schools average 53.3% exceeded standard (state: 21.3%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Of 7 schools, 6 High Ceiling stand out for their performance profiles. Chronic absenteeism averages 7.5% (below the state average of 17.9%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
| Level | Schools | Avg Score | Exceeded | vs State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | 7 | Strong 76.7/100 | 53.3% | +31.9 |
| High | 1 | Strong 73.5/100 | 42.6% | +29.8 |
| Middle | 3 | Solid 69.2/100 | 45.3% | +26.5 |
How Los Gatos schools compare
Los Gatos has 7 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 76.7/100 — 31.9 points above the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025).
The top-ranked school is Alta Vista Elementary with a Scope Score of 84 and 60.1% of students exceeding standard.
These schools are pushing students past the bar, not just to it. Los Gatos schools average 53.3% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.3%.
Chronic absenteeism in Los Gatos averages 7.5% — below the state average of 17.9%.
How we score · Weighted composite of test performance, growth, and school climate · Full weights on the methodology page
School archetypes in Los Gatos
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Every school in Los Gatos
ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alta Vista Elementary Union Elementary High Ceiling | 60.1% | Strong 84/100 |
| 2 | Daves Avenue Elementary Los Gatos Union Elementary High Ceiling | 57.5% | Strong 83/100 |
| 3 | Blossom Hill Elementary Los Gatos Union Elementary High Ceiling | 54.7% | Strong 78/100 |
| 4 | Lakeside Elementary Lakeside Joint High Ceiling | 56.1% | Strong 77/100 |
| 5 | Loma Prieta Elementary Loma Prieta Joint Union Elementary High Ceiling | 50.1% | Strong 76/100 |
| 6 | Louise Van Meter Elementary Los Gatos Union Elementary High Ceiling | 50.1% | Strong 76/100 |
| 7 | Los Gatos High Los Gatos-Saratoga Union High Strong All-Around | 42.6% | Strong 74/100 |
| 8 | Raymond J. Fisher Middle Los Gatos Union Elementary Strong All-Around | 48.2% | Strong 72/100 |
| 9 | Rolling Hills Middle Campbell Union Strong All-Around | 43.6% | Strong 71/100 |
| 10 | C. T. English Middle Loma Prieta Joint Union Elementary Strong All-Around | 44.1% | Solid 65/100 |
| 11 | Lexington Elementary Los Gatos Union Elementary Strong All-Around | 44.6% | Solid 62/100 |
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.
Private Schools in Los Gatos
Private schools don't participate in California's standardized testing (CAASPP) and cannot be scored or ranked. Showing enrollment, student-teacher ratio, and affiliation where available.
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