Best public schools in Stanford, CA
All 2 public schools in Stanford, 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.
2public schools
790students enrolled, 2025-26
80%median school, reading (ELA)
81%median school, math
$3.21Mmedian typical home value across school ZIP codes
Lucille M. Nixon Elementary has the highest reading result in Stanford at 81%, and Lucille M. Nixon Elementary has the highest math result at 85%. The median Stanford school is 20 points above the Santa Clara County reading average (60%) and 30 points above the California average (49%). Schools here belong to Palo Alto Unified. Typical home values in these schools' ZIP codes range from $3.21M to $3.21M.
Stanford elementary schools
| Rank | School | District | Reading (ELA) | Math | Typical home value (ZIP) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lucille M. Nixon ElementaryStanford · Grades K-5 | Palo Alto Unified | 81% | 85% | $3.21M |
| 2 | Escondido ElementaryStanford · Grades K-5 | Palo Alto Unified | 79% | 77% | $3.21M |
How Stanford compares
| Spring 2026 | Reading (ELA) | Math |
|---|---|---|
| Stanford (median school) | 80% | 81% |
| Santa Clara County | 60% | 54% |
| California | 49% | 38% |