For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 747 students in the neighborhood of Midtown, Palo Alto, CA.
The top ranked public schools in Midtown are Ohlone Elementary School and El Carmelo Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Midtown, Palo Alto, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Midtown, Palo Alto, CA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ohlone Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
950 Amarillo Ave.
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 856-1726
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 856-1726
Grades: K-5
| 448 students
Rank: #22.
El Carmelo Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3024 Bryant St.
Palo Alto, CA 94306
(650) 856-0960
Palo Alto, CA 94306
(650) 856-0960
Grades: K-5
| 314 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Midtown, Palo Alto, CA?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Midtown, Palo Alto, CA include Ohlone Elementary School and El Carmelo Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Midtown, Palo Alto?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Midtown, Palo Alto.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Midtown, Palo Alto?
the neighborhood of Midtown, Palo Alto public schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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