For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 2,565 students in 94301, CA (there are , serving 823 private students). 76% of all K-12 students in 94301, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 94301, CA are Palo Alto High School, Addison Elementary School and Walter Hays Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 94301 have an average math proficiency score of 73% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 81% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 94301, CA have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 94301, CA Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Palo Alto High School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
50 Embarcadero Rd.
Palo Alto, CA 94301
(650) 329-3701
Palo Alto, CA 94301
(650) 329-3701
Gr: 9-12 | 1,932 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #22.
Addison Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
650 Addison Ave.
Palo Alto, CA 94301
(650) 322-5935
Palo Alto, CA 94301
(650) 322-5935
Gr: K-5 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #33.
Walter Hays Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1525 Middlefield Rd.
Palo Alto, CA 94301
(650) 322-5956
Palo Alto, CA 94301
(650) 322-5956
Gr: K-5 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
94301, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
420 Florence St., Ste. 300
Palo Alto, CA 94301
(877) 806-0920
Palo Alto, CA 94301
(877) 806-0920
Gr: K-3
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 94301, CA?
The top ranked public schools in 94301, CA include Palo Alto High School, Addison Elementary School and Walter Hays Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 94301?
3 public schools are located in 94301.
What percentage of students in 94301 go to public school?
76% of all K-12 students in 94301 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 94301?
94301 public schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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