For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,851 students in 94306, CA (there are 8 private schools, serving 1,110 private students). 82% 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 75% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best 94306, CA Public Schools (2026)
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 | 389 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: 69%
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 | 572 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 | 1,643 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
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 | 1,002 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
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 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
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 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
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 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
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?
8 public schools are located in 94306.
What percentage of students in 94306 go to public school?
82% 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 75% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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