Blue Hills Elementary School

12300 De Sanka Ave.
Saratoga, CA 95070
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 1%
Serving 406 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Blue Hills Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90-94% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic and Asian).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 406 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 89%
  • : Top 1% in CA
  • : 90-94% (Top 1%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 5%)
  • : 70-79% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Blue Hills Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Blue Hills Elementary School's student population of 406 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
406 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
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School Rankings

Blue Hills Elementary School ranks within the top 1% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Blue Hills Elementary School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#51 out of 9602 schools
(Top 1%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Blue Hills Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
90-94%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Blue Hills Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
85-89%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Blue Hills Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
70-79%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Blue Hills Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
22:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Blue Hills Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
72%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Blue Hills Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
5%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Blue Hills Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
5%
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White
11%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Blue Hills Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Blue Hills Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.46
This chart displays the diversity score of Blue Hills Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Blue Hills Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Blue Hills Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Blue Hills Elementary School's ranking?
Blue Hills Elementary School is ranked #51 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in California.
What schools are Blue Hills Elementary School often compared to?
Blue Hills Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Argonaut Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90-94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Blue Hills Elementary School?
406 students attend Blue Hills Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Blue Hills Elementary School students are Asian, 11% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Blue Hills Elementary School?
Blue Hills Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Blue Hills Elementary School offer ?
Blue Hills Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Blue Hills Elementary School part of?
Blue Hills Elementary School is part of Cupertino Union School District.
In what neighborhood is Blue Hills Elementary School located?
Blue Hills Elementary School is located in the Blue Hills neighborhood of Saratoga, CA.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 406 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 89%
  • : Top 1%
  • : 90-94% (Top 1%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 5%)
  • : 70-79% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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