For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 4,917 students in 94306, CA (there are , serving 1,593 private students). 76% of all K-12 students in 94306, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 94306, CA are Herbert Hoover Elementary School, Juana Briones Elementary School and Ellen Fletcher Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 94306 have an average math proficiency score of 80% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 84% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 94306, CA have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 94306, CA 51±¬ÁÏs (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Herbert Hoover Elementary School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
445 East Charleston Rd.
Palo Alto, CA 94306
(650) 320-8106
Palo Alto, CA 94306
(650) 320-8106
Gr: K-5 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #22.
Juana Briones Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4100 Orme St.
Palo Alto, CA 94306
(650) 856-0877
Palo Alto, CA 94306
(650) 856-0877
Gr: K-5 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #33.
Ellen Fletcher Middle School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
655 Arastradero Rd.
Palo Alto, CA 94306
(650) 856-9810
Palo Alto, CA 94306
(650) 856-9810
Gr: 6-8 | 549 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #44.
Henry M. Gunn High School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
780 Arastradero Rd.
Palo Alto, CA 94306
(650) 354-8200
Palo Alto, CA 94306
(650) 354-8200
Gr: 9-12 | 1,713 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #55.
Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
480 East Meadow Dr.
Palo Alto, CA 94306
(650) 856-5188
Palo Alto, CA 94306
(650) 856-5188
Gr: 6-8 | 1,025 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #66.
Fairmeadow Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
500 East Meadow Dr.
Palo Alto, CA 94306
(650) 856-0845
Palo Alto, CA 94306
(650) 856-0845
Gr: K-5 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #77.
El Carmelo Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3024 Bryant St.
Palo Alto, CA 94306
(650) 856-0960
Palo Alto, CA 94306
(650) 856-0960
Gr: K-5 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #88.
Barron Park Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
800 Barron Ave.
Palo Alto, CA 94306
(650) 858-0508
Palo Alto, CA 94306
(650) 858-0508
Gr: K-5 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 94306, CA?
The top ranked public schools in 94306, CA include Herbert Hoover Elementary School, Juana Briones Elementary School and Ellen Fletcher Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 94306?
9 public schools are located in 94306.
What percentage of students in 94306 go to public school?
76% of all K-12 students in 94306 are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 94306?
94306 public schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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