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Best Saratoga Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 5,481 students in Saratoga, CA (there are 4 private schools, serving 861 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in Saratoga, CA are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%). Saratoga has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in California.
The top-ranked public schools in Saratoga, CA are Argonaut Elementary School, Blue Hills Elementary School and Redwood Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Saratoga, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 81% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 84% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Saratoga have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Asian), which is equal to the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Saratoga, CA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Argonaut Elementary School
(Math: 94% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
13200 Shadow Mountain Rd.
Saratoga, CA 95070
(408) 867-4773
Gr: K-5 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #22.
Blue Hills Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
12300 De Sanka Ave.
Saratoga, CA 95070
(408) 257-9282
Gr: K-5 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #33.
Redwood Middle School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
13925 Fruitvale Ave.
Saratoga, CA 95070
(408) 867-3042
Gr: 6-8 | 709 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #44.
Marshall Lane Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
14114 Marilyn Ln.
Saratoga, CA 95070
(408) 364-4259
Gr: K-5 | 427 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #55.
Saratoga High School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
20300 Herriman Ave.
Saratoga, CA 95070
(408) 867-3411
Gr: 9-12 | 1,161 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #66.
Saratoga Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
14592 Oak St.
Saratoga, CA 95070
(408) 867-3476
Gr: K-5 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #77.
Foothill Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
13919 Lynde Ave.
Saratoga, CA 95070
(408) 867-4036
Gr: K-5 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #88.
Christa Mcauliffe
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
12211 Titus Ave.
Saratoga, CA 95070
(408) 253-4696
Gr: K-8 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #99.
Prospect High School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
18900 Prospect Rd.
Saratoga, CA 95070
(408) 626-3408
Gr: 9-12 | 1,460 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: n/an/a
Saratoga Special Services Preschool
20460 Forrest Hills Dr.
Saratoga, CA 95070
(408) 867-3424

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Saratoga, CA?
How many public schools are located in Saratoga?
10 public schools are located in Saratoga.
What percentage of students in Saratoga go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in Saratoga are educated in public schools (compared to the CA state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Saratoga?
Saratoga public schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Asian), which is equal to the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Which public schools in Saratoga are often viewed compared to one another?

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