Top Rankings
Saratoga Union 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 1%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,605 students in Saratoga Union Elementary School District.
Public Schools in Saratoga Union Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 88% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 87% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
5 Schools
10,369 Schools
# Students
1,605 Students
5,827,358 Students
# Teachers
83 Teachers
268,010 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
District Rank
Saratoga Union Elementary School District, which is ranked #5 of all 1,925 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#5 out of 1941 school districts
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
88%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
87%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
29%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.56
0.63
# American Indian Students
2 Students
25,796 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
995 Students
705,807 Students
% Asian Students
62%
12%
# Hispanic Students
75 Students
3,264,561 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
56%
# Black Students
3 Students
286,112 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%
# White Students
298 Students
1,178,558 Students
% White Students
19%
20%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
23,731 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
230 Students
333,755 Students
% of Two or more races Students
14%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
154
522,525
# Students in 1st Grade:
126
396,648
# Students in 2nd Grade:
142
414,513
# Students in 3rd Grade:
156
416,676
# Students in 4th Grade:
167
426,411
# Students in 5th Grade:
213
430,651
# Students in 6th Grade:
207
433,079
# Students in 7th Grade:
222
439,680
# Students in 8th Grade:
218
441,835
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
466,534
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
476,585
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
469,511
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
492,627
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $28,354 is higher than the state median of $19,972. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,458 is higher than the state median of $18,394. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$46 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$38 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$28,354
$19,972
Spending / Student
$23,458
$18,394
Best Saratoga Union Elementary School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Argonaut Elementary School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
13200 Shadow Mountain Rd.
Saratoga, CA 95070
(408) 867-4773
Saratoga, CA 95070
(408) 867-4773
Grades: K-5
| 354 students
Rank: #22.
Redwood Middle School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
13925 Fruitvale Ave.
Saratoga, CA 95070
(408) 867-3042
Saratoga, CA 95070
(408) 867-3042
Grades: 6-8
| 647 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Foothill Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
13919 Lynde Ave.
Saratoga, CA 95070
(408) 867-4036
Saratoga, CA 95070
(408) 867-4036
Grades: K-5
| 293 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Saratoga Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
14592 Oak St.
Saratoga, CA 95070
(408) 867-3476
Saratoga, CA 95070
(408) 867-3476
Grades: K-5
| 311 students
Rank: n/an/a
20460 Forrest Hills Dr.
Saratoga, CA 95070
(408) 867-3424
Saratoga, CA 95070
(408) 867-3424
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Saratoga Union Elementary School District?
Saratoga Union Elementary School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,605 students.
What is the rank of Saratoga Union Elementary School District?
Saratoga Union Elementary School District is ranked #5 out of 1,925 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 1%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Saratoga Union Elementary School District?
62% of Saratoga Union Elementary School District students are Asian, 19% of students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Saratoga Union Elementary School District?
Saratoga Union Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Saratoga Union Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,458 is higher than the state median of $18,394. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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