Oak Avenue Elementary School

1501 Oak Ave.
Los Altos, CA 94024
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
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Top 1%
Serving 328 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Oak Avenue 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 93% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 328 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 69%
  • : Top 1% in CA
  • : 93% (Top 1%)
  • : 90% (Top 1%)
  • : 80-89% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Oak Avenue Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Oak Avenue Elementary School's student population of 328 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
328 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
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School Rankings

Oak Avenue 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 Oak Avenue Elementary School is 0.63, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#25 out of 9602 schools
(Top 1%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Oak Avenue Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
93%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Oak Avenue 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.
90%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Oak Avenue 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.
80-89%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Oak Avenue Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
51%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Oak Avenue Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
5%
56%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Oak Avenue 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%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Oak Avenue Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
31%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Oak Avenue Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Oak Avenue Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.63
This chart displays the diversity score of Oak Avenue 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
3%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Oak Avenue 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 (12-13)
1%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Oak Avenue Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Oak Avenue Elementary School's ranking?
Oak Avenue Elementary School is ranked #25 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in California.
What schools are Oak Avenue Elementary School often compared to?
Oak Avenue Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Covington Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
93% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Oak Avenue Elementary School?
328 students attend Oak Avenue Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Oak Avenue Elementary School students are Asian, 31% of students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Oak Avenue Elementary School?
Oak Avenue Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Oak Avenue Elementary School offer ?
Oak Avenue Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Oak Avenue Elementary School part of?
Oak Avenue Elementary School is part of Los Altos Elementary School District.
In what neighborhood is Oak Avenue Elementary School located?
Oak Avenue Elementary School is located in the South Los Altos neighborhood of Los Altos, CA.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 328 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 69%
  • : Top 1%
  • : 93% (Top 1%)
  • : 90% (Top 1%)
  • : 80-89% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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