Bullis Charter School is a public charter school in Los Altos, California, USA, for grades kindergarten through eighth. As the Santa Clara County Office of Education charters the school, BCS operates independently of the Los Altos School District.
Serving 1,025 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Bullis Charter 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 94% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 93% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 1,025 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 94% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 93% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 87% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bullis Charter ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Bullis Charter's student population of 1,025 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 70 teachers has grown by 79% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
1,025 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
70 teachers
Year Founded
2003
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Mascot
Wild Boars
School Rankings
Bullis Charter ranks within the top 1% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bullis Charter is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#12 out of 9523 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
94%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
93%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
87%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
63%
12%
Hispanic
5%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
17%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
15%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
54%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bullis Charter's ranking?
Bullis Charter is ranked #12 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 93% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Bullis Charter?
1,025 students attend Bullis Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Bullis Charter students are Asian, 17% of students are White, 15% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bullis Charter?
Bullis Charter has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Bullis Charter offer ?
Bullis Charter offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Bullis Charter part of?
Bullis Charter is part of Bullis Charter School District.
In what neighborhood is Bullis Charter located?
Bullis Charter is located in the North Los Altos neighborhood of Los Altos, CA. There are 4 other public schools located in North Los Altos.
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