For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,574 students in 94306, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 94306, CA are Ellen Fletcher Middle School and Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 94306 have an average math proficiency score of 80% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 85% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 94306, CA have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best 94306, CA Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 94306, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 94306, CA include Ellen Fletcher Middle School and Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 94306?
2 public middle schools are located in 94306.
What is the racial composition of students in 94306?
94306 public middle schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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