Top Rankings
Los Altos Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 1%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 3,368 students in Los Altos Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 1% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Los Altos Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 84% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 85% (versus the 47% statewide average).
The top-ranked public schools in Los Altos Elementary School District are Springer Elementary School, 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 Elementary School District has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in California.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
10 Schools
10,347 Schools
# Students
3,368 Students
5,790,405 Students
# Teachers
174 Teachers
267,593 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Los Altos Elementary School District, which is ranked #14 of all 1,904 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#16 out of 1932 school districts
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
84%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
29%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.69
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
42%
12%
% Hispanic
10%
56%
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
35%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
13%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $33,140 is higher than the state median of $20,100. The school district revenue/student has grown by 40% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,278 is higher than the state median of $18,511. The school district spending/student has declined by 53% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$112 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$72 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$33,140
$20,100
Spending / Student
$21,278
$18,511
Best Los Altos Elementary School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Springer Elementary School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1120 Rose Ave.
Mountain View, CA 94040
(650) 943-4200
Mountain View, CA 94040
(650) 943-4200
Gr: K-6 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #22.
Oak Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | 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
Gr: K-6 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #33.
Covington Elementary School
(Math: 88% | 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
Gr: K-6 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #44.
Georgina P. Blach Junior High School
(Math: 86% | 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
Gr: 7-8 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #55.
Ardis G. Egan Junior High School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
100 West Portola Ave.
Los Altos, CA 94022
(650) 917-2200
Los Altos, CA 94022
(650) 917-2200
Gr: 7-8 | 517 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #66.
Gardner Bullis Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | 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
Gr: K-6 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #77.
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
Gr: K-6 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #88.
Almond Elementary School
(Math: 81% | 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
Gr: K-6 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #99.
Santa Rita Elementary School
(Math: 71% | 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
Gr: K-6 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Los Altos Elementary School District?
Los Altos Elementary School District manages 10 public schools serving 3,368 students.
What is the rank of Los Altos Elementary School District?
Los Altos Elementary School District is ranked #14 out of 1,904 school districts in California (top 1%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 1%), Highest math proficiency (Top 1%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 1%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Los Altos Elementary School District?
42% of Los Altos Elementary School District students are Asian, 35% of students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, and 10% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Los Altos Elementary School District?
Los Altos Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Los Altos Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,278 is higher than the state median of $18,511. The school district spending/student has declined by 53% over four school years.
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