For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 633 students in 94301, CA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 94301, CA are Addison Elementary School and Walter Hays Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 94301 have an average math proficiency score of 75% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 45% statewide average). Elementary schools in 94301, CA have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of California public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best 94301, CA Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Addison Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
650 Addison Ave.
Palo Alto, CA 94301
(650) 322-5935
Palo Alto, CA 94301
(650) 322-5935
Gr: K-5 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #22.
Walter Hays Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1525 Middlefield Rd.
Palo Alto, CA 94301
(650) 322-5956
Palo Alto, CA 94301
(650) 322-5956
Gr: K-5 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
94301, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
420 Florence St., Ste. 300
Palo Alto, CA 94301
(877) 806-0920
Palo Alto, CA 94301
(877) 806-0920
Gr: K-3
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 94301, CA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 94301, CA include Addison Elementary School and Walter Hays Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 94301?
2 public elementary schools are located in 94301.
What is the racial composition of students in 94301?
94301 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public elementary schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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