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Best Mountain View Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 7,254 students in Mountain View, CA (there are 17 private schools, serving 4,168 private students). 65% of all K-12 students in Mountain View, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%). Mountain View has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in California.
The top-ranked public schools in Mountain View, CA are Springer Elementary School, Stevenson Elementary School and Amy Imai Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mountain View, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Mountain View have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Mountain View, CA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Springer Elementary School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1120 Rose Ave.
Mountain View, CA 94040
(650) 943-4200
Gr: K-6 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #22.
Stevenson Elementary School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
750 San Pierre Way
Mountain View, CA 94043
(650) 903-6950
Gr: K-5 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #33.
Amy Imai Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
253 Martens Ave.
Mountain View, CA 94040
(650) 526-3490
Gr: K-5 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #44.
Benjamin Bubb Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
525 Hans Ave.
Mountain View, CA 94040
(650) 526-3480
Gr: K-5 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #55.
Mountain View High School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3535 Truman Ave.
Mountain View, CA 94040
(650) 940-4602
Gr: 9-12 | 2,187 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #66.
Edith Landels Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
115 West Dana St.
Mountain View, CA 94041
(650) 526-3520
Gr: K-5 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #77.
Jose Antonio Vargas Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
220 North Whisman Rd.
Mountain View, CA 94043
(650) 903-6952
Gr: K-5 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #88.
Isaac Newton Graham Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1175 Castro St.
Mountain View, CA 94040
(650) 965-9292
Gr: 6-8 | 860 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #99.
Gabriela Mistral Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
505 Escuela Ave.
Mountain View, CA 94040
(650) 526-3575
Gr: K-5 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #1010.
Crittenden Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1701 Rock St.
Mountain View, CA 94043
(650) 903-6945
Gr: 6-8 | 616 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #1111.
Monta Loma Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
460 Thompson Ave.
Mountain View, CA 94043
(650) 903-6915
Gr: K-5 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #1212.
Theuerkauf Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1625 San Luis Ave.
Mountain View, CA 94043
(650) 903-6925
Gr: K-5 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #1313.
Alta Vista High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1325 Bryant Ave.
Mountain View, CA 94040
(650) 691-2433
Gr: 9-12 | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1414.
Mariano Castro Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
500 Toft St.
Mountain View, CA 94040
(650) 526-3590
Gr: K-5 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: n/an/a
Bmo Preschool At Latham
1850 Latham Ave.
Mountain View, CA 94041
(650) 526-3500

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Mountain View, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in Mountain View, CA include Springer Elementary School, Stevenson Elementary School and Amy Imai Elementary School. Mountain View has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in California.
How many public schools are located in Mountain View?
15 public schools are located in Mountain View.
What percentage of students in Mountain View go to public school?
65% of all K-12 students in Mountain View are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Mountain View?
Mountain View public schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Mountain View are often viewed compared to one another?

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