For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,574 students in 94306, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in 94306, CA are Ellen Fletcher Middle School and Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 94306 have an average math proficiency score of 80% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 85% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 94306, CA have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best 94306, CA Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ellen Fletcher Middle School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
655 Arastradero Rd.
Palo Alto, CA 94306
(650) 856-9810
Palo Alto, CA 94306
(650) 856-9810
Grades: 6-8
| 549 students
Rank: #22.
Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
480 East Meadow Dr.
Palo Alto, CA 94306
(650) 856-5188
Palo Alto, CA 94306
(650) 856-5188
Grades: 6-8
| 1,025 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 94306, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 94306, CA include Ellen Fletcher Middle School and Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 94306?
2 public middle schools are located in 94306.
What is the racial composition of students in 94306?
94306 public middle schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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