Top Rankings
Los Gatos Union Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,670 students in Los Gatos Union Elementary School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public elementary schools in California.
Public Elementary Schools in Los Gatos Union Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 74% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
5 Schools
7,693 Schools
# Students
2,670 Students
3,823,109 Students
# Teachers
128 Teachers
173,999 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Los Gatos Union Elementary School District, which is ranked #64 of all 1,908 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#57 out of 1932 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
29%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.66
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
28%
12%
% Hispanic
9%
55%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
50%
21%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,996 is higher than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has grown by 27% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,630 is higher than the state median of $18,395. The school district spending/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$59 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$50 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,996
$19,974
Spending / Student
$18,630
$18,395
Best Los Gatos Union Elementary School District Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Blossom Hill Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
16400 Blossom Hill Rd.
Los Gatos, CA 95032
(408) 335-2100
Los Gatos, CA 95032
(408) 335-2100
Gr: K-5 | 489 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #22.
Daves Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
17770 Daves Ave.
Los Gatos, CA 95030
(408) 335-2200
Los Gatos, CA 95030
(408) 335-2200
Gr: K-5 | 517 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #33.
Louise Van Meter Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
16445 Los Gatos Blvd.
Los Gatos, CA 95032
(408) 335-2250
Los Gatos, CA 95032
(408) 335-2250
Gr: K-5 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #44.
Raymond J. Fisher Middle School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
19195 Fisher Ave.
Los Gatos, CA 95032
(408) 335-2300
Los Gatos, CA 95032
(408) 335-2300
Gr: 6-8 | 998 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #55.
Lexington Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
19700 Old Santa Cruz Hwy.
Los Gatos, CA 95033
(408) 335-2150
Los Gatos, CA 95033
(408) 335-2150
Gr: K-5 | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
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