Best Public Schools in Zip Code 94305


Summary:

The 94305 zip code area in Palo Alto, California is home to two high-performing elementary schools - Lucille M. Nixon Elementary and Escondido Elementary. Both schools are part of the highly-ranked Palo Alto Unified School District, which is among the top 3% of districts in the state.

Lucille M. Nixon Elementary stands out as an exceptional school, ranking in the top 1% of all California elementary schools and consistently earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school boasts significantly higher proficiency rates on state assessments compared to both Escondido Elementary and the overall district, with 88.59% proficiency in ELA and 87.57% in Math. Lucille M. Nixon also has a lower chronic absenteeism rate and a smaller percentage of students receiving free/reduced lunch, suggesting a highly engaged student population and strong community support.

While Escondido Elementary is also a high-performing school, with proficiency rates above state averages, it lags behind Lucille M. Nixon in several key metrics. Escondido's statewide ranking of 419 places it in the top 7% of California elementary schools, a notable achievement, but still well below Lucille M. Nixon's top 1% ranking. The data highlights the exceptional quality of education available to families in the 94305 zip code area, with both schools providing students with a strong academic foundation.








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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the California Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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