2017 Best Public Elementary Schools in CaliforniaAbout this List

Lucille M. Nixon Elementary School

• Palo Alto Unified School District, CA
• K-5

• A+

• 477 Students
• 20:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Fairmeadow Elementary School

• Palo Alto Unified School District, CA
• K-5

• A+

• 548 Students
• 21:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

El Carmelo Elementary School

• Palo Alto Unified School District, CA
• K-5

• A+

• 407 Students
• 20:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Walter Hays Elementary School

• Palo Alto Unified School District, CA
• K-5

• A+

• 521 Students
• 18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Duveneck Elementary School

• Palo Alto Unified School District, CA
• K-5

• A+

• 482 Students
• 20:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Juana Briones Elementary School

• Palo Alto Unified School District, CA
• K-5

• A+

• 348 Students
• 19:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Palo Verde Elementary School

• Palo Alto Unified School District, CA
• K-5
• 1

Parent: I have a 3rd grader at this school. The teachers are caring, well-prepared, and dedicated. The students are eager to learn. The parents are friendly and involved. The staff is dedicated and helpful. The students learn a lot, with, it seems to me, particular focus on reading and writing, particularly on reading comprehension and writing structure. There is also a lot of focus on being good citizens being caring towards others, and anti-bullying messages. There is a lot of art and other extras, as well as a lot of after-school activities. I feel like my daughter is getting a well-rounded school experience. She is above grade in her work, and there is a group of similar kids which the teacher works hard to keep engaged and learning. I have been very happy with every grade of her education at Palo Verde.
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• A+

• 404 Students
• 20:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Escondido Elementary School

• Palo Alto Unified School District, CA
• K-5

• A+

• 581 Students
• 22:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Ohlone Elementary School

• Palo Alto Unified School District, CA
• K-5

• A+

• 605 Students
• 20:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Addison Elementary School

• Palo Alto Unified School District, CA
• K-5

• A+

• 463 Students
• 20:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Herbert Hoover Elementary School

• Palo Alto Unified School District, CA
• K-5

• A+

• 406 Students
• 21:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Barron Park Elementary School

• Palo Alto Unified School District, CA
• K-5

• A+

• 338 Students
• 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Carmel River Elementary School

• Carmel Unified School District, CA
• K-5

• A+

• 485 Students
• 22:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Captain Cooper Elementary School

• Carmel Unified School District, CA
• K-5

• A+

• 64 Students
• 14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Tularcitos Elementary School

• Carmel Unified School District, CA
• K-5

• A+

• 502 Students
• 21:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Palm Crest Elementary School

• La Canada Unified School District, CA
• K-6

• A+

• 580 Students
• 21:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Paradise Canyon Elementary School

• La Canada Unified School District, CA
• K-6

• A+

• 699 Students
• 23:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Montemalaga Elementary School

• Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District, CA
• K-5
• 5

Niche User: Montemalaga is a very loving and understanding school. The administration truly handle each child uniquely. The parental support system doesn't over step it's bounds.
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• A+

• 463 Students
• 23:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Valentine Elementary School

• San Marino Unified School District, CA
• K-5

• A+

• 550 Students
• 20:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Rancho Vista Elementary School

• Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District, CA
• K-5

• A+

• 435 Students
• 23:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Point Vicente Elementary School

• Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District, CA
• K-5
• 7

Niche User: Going to Point Vicnete was very well. I started in 1st grade and had the amazing principal Becky Cash. Although she unfortunately left in 3rd grade, our new principal Beth Hadley wasn't all bad. Although she will never be as good as Ms Cash. 4th grade will most likely be the worst year because Mrs Soto is very rude. I do not know about Mrs Wang because she recently got the job. 1st 2nd and 3rd grade was AMAZING with some of the best teachers I have seen (I'm a sophomore at Peninsula) 5th grade was okay, as Outdoor Science School was amazing. Hope I helped make up your mind on a elementary school :)
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• A+

• 373 Students
• 21:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

La Canada Elementary School

• La Canada Unified School District, CA
• K-6
• 3

Niche User: This public school is one of the best in the country
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• A+

• 663 Students
• 23:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Carver Elementary School

• San Marino Unified School District, CA
• K-5
• 1

• A+

• 611 Students
• 22:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Cornerstone at Pedregal Elementary School

• Palos Verdes Peninsula Unified School District, CA
• K-5
• 1

• A+

• 398 Students
• 25:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Pacific Elementary School

• Manhattan Beach Unified School District, CA
• K-5

• A+

• 654 Students
• 22:1 Student-Teacher Ratio