Top Rankings
Los Altos Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 1%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 3,352 students in Los Altos Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 1% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Los Altos Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 84% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 85% (versus the 47% statewide average).
The top ranked public schools in Los Altos Elementary School District are Springer Elementary School, Oak Avenue Elementary School and Covington Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Los Altos Elementary School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in California.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
10 Schools
10,356 Schools
# Students
3,352 Students
5,417,014 Students
# Teachers
182 Teachers
267,522 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
Los Altos Elementary School District, which is ranked #13 of all 1,931 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#13 out of 1941 school districts
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
84%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
29%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.70
0.64
# American Indian Students
4 Students
26,121 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
1,293 Students
674,073 Students
% Asian Students
39%
12%
# Hispanic Students
314 Students
2,961,553 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
55%
# Black Students
18 Students
259,506 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
1,211 Students
1,154,454 Students
% White Students
36%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
11 Students
23,322 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
493 Students
308,275 Students
% of Two or more races Students
15%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
345
453,108
# Students in 1st Grade:
307
377,045
# Students in 2nd Grade:
306
379,902
# Students in 3rd Grade:
355
389,364
# Students in 4th Grade:
338
393,571
# Students in 5th Grade:
407
398,624
# Students in 6th Grade:
381
408,040
# Students in 7th Grade:
457
409,922
# Students in 8th Grade:
456
405,290
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
448,034
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
448,656
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
451,880
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
453,495
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $33,298 is higher than the state median of $21,485. The school district revenue/student has grown by 41% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,379 is higher than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has declined by 53% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$112 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$72 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$33,298
$21,485
Spending / Student
$21,379
$19,787
Best Los Altos Elementary School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Springer Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1120 Rose Ave.
Mountain View, CA 94040
(650) 943-4200
Mountain View, CA 94040
(650) 943-4200
Grades: K-6
| 335 students
Rank: #22.
Oak Avenue Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1501 Oak Ave.
Los Altos, CA 94024
(650) 237-3900
Los Altos, CA 94024
(650) 237-3900
Grades: K-6
| 332 students
Rank: #33.
Covington Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
205 Covington Rd.
Los Altos, CA 94024
(650) 947-1100
Los Altos, CA 94024
(650) 947-1100
Grades: K-6
| 441 students
Rank: #44.
Georgina P. Blach Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1120 Covington Rd.
Los Altos, CA 94024
(650) 934-3800
Los Altos, CA 94024
(650) 934-3800
Grades: 7-8
| 416 students
Rank: #55.
Ardis G. Egan Junior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
100 W. Portola Ave.
Los Altos, CA 94022
(650) 917-2200
Los Altos, CA 94022
(650) 917-2200
Grades: 7-8
| 497 students
Rank: #66.
Gardner Bullis Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
25890 Fremont Rd.
Los Altos, CA 94022
(650) 559-3200
Los Altos, CA 94022
(650) 559-3200
Grades: K-6
| 259 students
Rank: #77.
Loyola Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
770 Berry Ave.
Los Altos, CA 94024
(650) 254-2400
Los Altos, CA 94024
(650) 254-2400
Grades: K-6
| 334 students
Rank: #88.
Almond Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
550 Almond Ave.
Los Altos, CA 94022
(650) 917-5400
Los Altos, CA 94022
(650) 917-5400
Grades: K-6
| 353 students
Rank: #99.
Santa Rita Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
700 Los Altos Ave.
Los Altos, CA 94022
(650) 559-1600
Los Altos, CA 94022
(650) 559-1600
Grades: K-6
| 385 students
Rank: n/an/a
201 Covington Rd.
Los Altos, CA 94024
(650) 947-1150
Los Altos, CA 94024
(650) 947-1150
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Los Altos Elementary School District?
Los Altos Elementary School District manages 10 public schools serving 3,352 students.
What is the rank of Los Altos Elementary School District?
Los Altos Elementary School District is ranked #13 out of 1,931 school districts in California (top 1%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 1%), Highest math proficiency (Top 1%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 1%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Los Altos Elementary School District?
39% of Los Altos Elementary School District students are Asian, 36% of students are White, 15% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Los Altos Elementary School District?
Los Altos Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Los Altos Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,379 is higher than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has declined by 53% over four school years.
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