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Best Los Gatos Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 6,538 students in Los Gatos, CA (there are 10 private schools, serving 1,225 private students). 86% of all K-12 students in Los Gatos, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%). Los Gatos has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in California.
The top-ranked public schools in Los Gatos, CA are Blossom Hill Elementary School, Alta Vista Elementary School and Los Gatos High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Los Gatos, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 76% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Los Gatos have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Los Gatos, CA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Blossom Hill Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
16400 Blossom Hill Rd.
Los Gatos, CA 95032
(408) 335-2100
Gr: K-5 | 530 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #22.
Alta Vista Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
200 Blossom Valley Rd.
Los Gatos, CA 95032
(408) 356-6146
Gr: K-5 | 584 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #33.
Los Gatos High School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
20 High School Ct.
Los Gatos, CA 95030
(408) 354-2730
Gr: 9-12 | 1,914 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #44.
Daves Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
17770 Daves Ave.
Los Gatos, CA 95030
(408) 335-2200
Gr: K-5 | 549 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #55.
Louise Van Meter Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
16445 Los Gatos Blvd.
Los Gatos, CA 95032
(408) 335-2250
Gr: K-5 | 507 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #66.
Loma Prieta Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
23800 Summit Rd.
Los Gatos, CA 95033
(408) 353-1106
Gr: K-5 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #77.
Raymond J. Fisher Middle School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
19195 Fisher Ave.
Los Gatos, CA 95032
(408) 335-2300
Gr: 6-8 | 1,015 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #88.
Rolling Hills Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1585 More Ave.
Los Gatos, CA 95030
(408) 364-4235
Gr: 6-8 | 778 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #99.
C. T. English Middle School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
23800 Summit Rd.
Los Gatos, CA 95033
(408) 353-1123
Gr: 6-8 | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #1010.
Lexington Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
19700 Old Santa Cruz Hwy.
Los Gatos, CA 95033
(408) 335-2150
Gr: K-5 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #1111.
Lakeside Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
19621 Black Rd.
Los Gatos, CA 95033
(408) 354-2372
Gr: K-5 | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 36%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Los Gatos, CA?
How many public schools are located in Los Gatos?
11 public schools are located in Los Gatos.
What percentage of students in Los Gatos go to public school?
86% of all K-12 students in Los Gatos are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Los Gatos?
Los Gatos public schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Los Gatos are often viewed compared to one another?

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