For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 2,412 students in Atherton, CA. The top ranked public elementary schools in Atherton, CA are Las Lomitas Elementary School, Laurel Elementary School and Encinal Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Atherton, CA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the California public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in Atherton have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Atherton, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Las Lomitas Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
299 Alameda De Las Pulgas
Atherton, CA 94027
(650) 854-5900
Atherton, CA 94027
(650) 854-5900
Grades: K-3
| 567 students
Rank: #22.
Laurel Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
95 Edge Rd.
Atherton, CA 94027
(650) 324-0186
Atherton, CA 94027
(650) 324-0186
Grades: K-5
| 660 students
Rank: #33.
Encinal Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
195 Encinal Ave.
Atherton, CA 94027
(650) 326-5164
Atherton, CA 94027
(650) 326-5164
Grades: K-5
| 629 students
Rank: #44.
Adelante Selby Spanish Immersion
(Math: 27% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
170 Selby Ln.
Atherton, CA 94027
(650) 482-2415
Atherton, CA 94027
(650) 482-2415
Grades: K-5
| 556 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Atherton, CA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Atherton, CA include Las Lomitas Elementary School, Laurel Elementary School and Encinal Elementary School. Atherton has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in California.
How many public elementary schools are located in Atherton?
4 public elementary schools are located in Atherton.
What is the racial composition of students in Atherton?
Atherton public elementary schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Atherton are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Atherton include: Laurel Elementary School vs. Encinal Elementary School, Encinal Elementary School vs. Laurel Elementary School
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