For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 814 students in Stanford, CA.
The top-ranked public schools in Stanford, CA are Lucille M. Nixon Elementary School and Escondido Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Stanford, CA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 80% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 80% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Stanford have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of California public schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Stanford, CA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lucille M. Nixon Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1711 Stanford Ave.
Stanford, CA 94305
(650) 856-1622
Stanford, CA 94305
(650) 856-1622
Gr: K-5 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #22.
Escondido Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
890 Escondido Rd.
Stanford, CA 94305
(650) 856-1337
Stanford, CA 94305
(650) 856-1337
Gr: K-5 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Stanford, CA?
The top-ranked public schools in Stanford, CA include Lucille M. Nixon Elementary School and Escondido Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Stanford?
2 public schools are located in Stanford.
What is the racial composition of students in Stanford?
Stanford public schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the California public schools average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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