Best public schools in Atherton, CA
All 5 public schools in Atherton, ranked by the share of students who met California's reading (ELA) standard on the spring 2026 state tests, with math results and nearby home values.
5public schools
4,501students enrolled, 2025-26
76%median school, reading (ELA)
76%median school, math
$8.73Mmedian typical home value across school ZIP codes
Laurel Elementary has the highest reading result in Atherton at 81%, and Las Lomitas Elementary has the highest math result at 84%. The median Atherton school is 17 points above the San Mateo County reading average (59%) and 27 points above the California average (49%). Schools here belong to Las Lomitas Elementary, Menlo Park City Elementary, Redwood City Elementary, Sequoia Union High. Typical home values in these schools' ZIP codes range from $2.93M to $8.73M.
Atherton elementary schools
| Rank | School | District | Reading (ELA) | Math | Typical home value (ZIP) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Laurel ElementaryAtherton · Grades P-5 | Menlo Park City Elementary | 81% | 82% | $8.73M |
| 2 | Las Lomitas ElementaryAtherton · Grades K-3 | Las Lomitas Elementary | 77% | 84% | $8.73M |
| 3 | Encinal ElementaryAtherton · Grades K-5 | Menlo Park City Elementary | 76% | 76% | $8.73M |
| 4 | Adelante Selby Spanish ImmersionAtherton · Grades K-5 | Redwood City Elementary | 50% | 41% | $8.73M |
Atherton high schools
| Rank | School | District | Reading (ELA) | Math | UC admits, fall 2025 | Typical home value (ZIP) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Menlo-Atherton HighAtherton · Grades 9-12 | Sequoia Union High | 68% | 53% | 167 | $2.93M |
How Atherton compares
| Spring 2026 | Reading (ELA) | Math |
|---|---|---|
| Atherton (median school) | 76% | 76% |
| San Mateo County | 59% | 53% |
| California | 49% | 38% |