For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 5,492 students in Menlo Park, CA (there are , serving 1,866 private students). 75% of all K-12 students in Menlo Park, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%). Menlo Park has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in California.
The top ranked public schools in Menlo Park, CA are La Entrada Middle School, Oak Knoll Elementary School and Hillview Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Menlo Park, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Menlo Park have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Menlo Park, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
La Entrada Middle School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2200 Sharon Rd.
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 854-3962
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 854-3962
Grades: 4-8
| 591 students
Rank: #22.
Oak Knoll Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1895 Oak Knoll Ln.
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 854-4433
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 854-4433
Grades: K-5
| 582 students
Rank: #33.
Hillview Middle School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1100 Elder Ave.
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 326-4341
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 326-4341
Grades: 6-8
| 858 students
Rank: #44.
Menlo-atherton High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
555 Middlefield Rd.
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 322-5311
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 322-5311
Grades: 9-12
| 2,152 students
Rank: #55.
Kipp Valiant Community Prep
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
620 Willow Rd
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 422-4022
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 422-4022
Grades: K-8
| 575 students
Rank: #66.
Belle Haven Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
415 Ivy Dr.
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 329-2898
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 329-2898
Grades: K-5
| 339 students
Rank: #77.
Garfield Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3600 Middlefield Rd.
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 482-2405
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 482-2405
Grades: K-8
| 395 students
Menlo Park, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
321 Sheridan Dr
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 329-2800
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 329-2800
Grades: K-8
| 275 students
620 Willow Rd.
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 329-2850
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 329-2850
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Menlo Park, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Menlo Park, CA include La Entrada Middle School, Oak Knoll Elementary School and Hillview Middle School. Menlo Park has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in California.
How many public schools are located in Menlo Park?
7 public schools are located in Menlo Park.
What percentage of students in Menlo Park go to public school?
75% of all K-12 students in Menlo Park are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Menlo Park?
Menlo Park public schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Menlo Park are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Menlo Park include: La Entrada Middle School vs. Hillview Middle School, Hillview Middle School vs. La Entrada Middle School, Garfield Elementary School vs. Belle Haven Elementary School
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