Best Palo Verde Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 337 students in the neighborhood of Palo Verde, Palo Alto, CA.
The top-ranked public school in Palo Verde is Palo Verde Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Palo Verde, Palo Alto, CA public school have an average math proficiency score of 82% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Palo Verde, Palo Alto, CA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Palo Verde Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3450 Louis Rd.
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 856-1672
Gr: K-5 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 73%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Palo Verde, Palo Alto, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Palo Verde, Palo Alto, CA include Palo Verde Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Palo Verde, Palo Alto?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Palo Verde, Palo Alto.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Palo Verde, Palo Alto?
the neighborhood of Palo Verde, Palo Alto public schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

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