For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 2,274 students in Mountain View, CA. The top ranked public high schools in Mountain View, CA are Mountain View High School and Alta Vista High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mountain View, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 81% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Mountain View have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of California public high schools.
Mountain View, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Mountain View High School, with 93% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Mountain View, CA (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mountain View High School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3535 Truman Ave.
Mountain View, CA 94040
(650) 940-4602
Mountain View, CA 94040
(650) 940-4602
Gr: 9-12 | 2,202 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #22.
Alta Vista High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1325 Bryant Ave.
Mountain View, CA 94040
(650) 691-2433
Mountain View, CA 94040
(650) 691-2433
Gr: 9-12 | 72 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Mountain View, California Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
505 Escuela Ave
Mountain View, CA 94041
(650) 964-7555
Mountain View, CA 94041
(650) 964-7555
Gr: K-5 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
460 Thompson Ave.
Mountain View, CA 94043
(650) 567-9757
Mountain View, CA 94043
(650) 567-9757
Gr: K-8
Moffett High Alternative School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
333 Moffett Blvd.
Mountain View, CA 94043
(650) 940-1333
Mountain View, CA 94043
(650) 940-1333
Gr: 9-12
325 Gladys Ave.
Mountain View, CA 94043
(650) 964-7392
Mountain View, CA 94043
(650) 964-7392
Gr: K-5 | 364 students Minority enrollment: 66%
220 N. Whisman Rd.
Mountain View, CA 94043
(650) 526-3530
Mountain View, CA 94043
(650) 526-3530
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Mountain View, CA?
The top ranked public high schools in Mountain View, CA include Mountain View High School and Alta Vista High School. Mountain View has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in California.
How many public high schools are located in Mountain View?
2 public high schools are located in Mountain View.
What is the racial composition of students in Mountain View?
Mountain View public high schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
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