Top Rankings
Menlo Park City Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,729 students in Menlo Park City Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in California.
Schools in Menlo Park City Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 81% (versus the 47% statewide average).
The top ranked public schools in Menlo Park City Elementary School District are Laurel Elementary School, Encinal Elementary School and Oak Knoll Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Menlo Park City Elementary School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in California.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
4 Schools
10,369 Schools
# Students
2,729 Students
5,826,838 Students
# Teachers
164 Teachers
268,018 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Menlo Park City Elementary School District, which is ranked #31 of all 1,925 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#36 out of 1941 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
29%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.69
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
18%
12%
% Hispanic
19%
56%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
49%
20%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $26,162 is higher than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,204 is higher than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$71 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$66 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$26,162
$19,974
Spending / Student
$24,204
$18,396
Best Menlo Park City Elementary School District Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Laurel Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
95 Edge Rd.
Atherton, CA 94027
(650) 324-0186
Atherton, CA 94027
(650) 324-0186
Grades: K-5
| 660 students
Rank: #22.
Encinal Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
195 Encinal Ave.
Atherton, CA 94027
(650) 326-5164
Atherton, CA 94027
(650) 326-5164
Grades: K-5
| 629 students
Rank: #33.
Oak Knoll Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1895 Oak Knoll Ln.
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 854-4433
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 854-4433
Grades: K-5
| 582 students
Rank: #44.
Hillview Middle School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1100 Elder Ave.
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 326-4341
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 326-4341
Grades: 6-8
| 858 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Menlo Park City Elementary School District?
Menlo Park City Elementary School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,729 students.
What is the rank of Menlo Park City Elementary School District?
Menlo Park City Elementary School District is ranked #31 out of 1,925 school districts in California (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Menlo Park City Elementary School District?
49% of Menlo Park City Elementary School District students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Menlo Park City Elementary School District?
Menlo Park City Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Menlo Park City Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,204 is higher than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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