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Schools in Palo Alto, CA

18 public schools in Palo Alto serve roughly 9,000 students. SweetSpot scores each one against your family's priorities — academics, school size, teacher pay, demographics, and more.

Schools18
Students9,360
Districts1
8.1
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Common questions

How many public schools are in Palo Alto?

Palo Alto has 18 public schools serving roughly 9,000 students.

What's the largest school district in Palo Alto?

Palo Alto Unified is the largest, with 23 schools.

What grade levels are covered?

Schools in Palo Alto span elementary, middle, and high school. SweetSpot's data covers every public school registered with the California Department of Education.

How does SweetSpot score schools?

SweetSpot scores every California public school on a 0–10 scale across academics, school size, teacher pay, suspension rates, attendance, graduation, and student demographics. Each school's score is based on its actual data, not peer-relative ranking.

How is fit calculated for my family?

You pick which metrics matter to you and how much each one weighs. SweetSpot recomputes a custom fit score (0–10) for every school against your priorities — live, as you move the sliders.

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