For the 2024 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 6,547 students in Los Altos, CA (there are , serving 2,992 private students). 69% of all K-12 students in Los Altos, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%). Los Altos has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in California.
The top ranked public schools in Los Altos, CA are Bullis Charter, Oak Avenue Elementary School and Covington Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Los Altos, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 83% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 86% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Los Altos, CA (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bullis Charter
Charter School
(Math: 94% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
102 W. Portola Ave.
Los Altos, CA 94022
(650) 947-4100
Los Altos, CA 94022
(650) 947-4100
Grades: K-8
| 1,067 students
Rank: #22.
Oak Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1501 Oak Ave.
Los Altos, CA 94024
(650) 237-3900
Los Altos, CA 94024
(650) 237-3900
Grades: K-6
| 313 students
Rank: #33.
Covington Elementary School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
205 Covington Rd.
Los Altos, CA 94024
(650) 947-1100
Los Altos, CA 94024
(650) 947-1100
Grades: K-6
| 446 students
Rank: #44.
Montclaire Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1160 St. Joseph Ave.
Los Altos, CA 94024
(650) 967-9388
Los Altos, CA 94024
(650) 967-9388
Grades: K-5
| 388 students
Rank: #55.
Georgina P. Blach Junior High School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1120 Covington Rd.
Los Altos, CA 94024
(650) 934-3800
Los Altos, CA 94024
(650) 934-3800
Grades: 7-8
| 418 students
Rank: #66.
Ardis G. Egan Junior High School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
100 W. Portola Ave.
Los Altos, CA 94022
(650) 917-2200
Los Altos, CA 94022
(650) 917-2200
Grades: 7-8
| 493 students
Rank: #77.
Gardner Bullis Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
25890 Fremont Rd.
Los Altos, CA 94022
(650) 559-3200
Los Altos, CA 94022
(650) 559-3200
Grades: K-6
| 247 students
Rank: #88.
Loyola Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
770 Berry Ave.
Los Altos, CA 94024
(650) 254-2400
Los Altos, CA 94024
(650) 254-2400
Grades: K-6
| 303 students
Rank: #99.
Almond Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
550 Almond Ave.
Los Altos, CA 94022
(650) 917-5400
Los Altos, CA 94022
(650) 917-5400
Grades: K-6
| 359 students
Rank: #1010.
Los Altos High School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
201 Almond Ave.
Los Altos, CA 94022
(650) 940-8812
Los Altos, CA 94022
(650) 940-8812
Grades: 9-12
| 2,136 students
Rank: #1111.
Santa Rita Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
700 Los Altos Ave.
Los Altos, CA 94022
(650) 559-1600
Los Altos, CA 94022
(650) 559-1600
Grades: K-6
| 377 students
Rank: n/an/a
201 Covington Rd.
Los Altos, CA 94024
(650) 947-1150
Los Altos, CA 94024
(650) 947-1150
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Los Altos, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
25890 Fremont Rd.
Los Altos, CA 94022
(650) 941-3880
Los Altos, CA 94022
(650) 941-3880
Grades: K-6
| 341 students
201 Covington Rd.
Los Altos, CA 94024
(650) 773-0015
Los Altos, CA 94024
(650) 773-0015
Grades: K-8
| 418 students
Silicon Valley Essential High School (Closed 2004)
Charter School
P.o. Box 3478
Los Altos, CA 94024
(650) 961-0315
Los Altos, CA 94024
(650) 961-0315
Grades: 9-12
| 56 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Los Altos, CA?
The top ranked public schools in Los Altos, CA include Bullis Charter, Oak Avenue Elementary School and Covington Elementary School. Los Altos has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in California.
How many public schools are located in Los Altos, CA?
12 public schools are located in Los Altos, CA.
What percentage of students in Los Altos, CA go to public school?
69% of all K-12 students in Los Altos, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Los Altos, CA?
Los Altos, CA public schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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