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950 Amarillo Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94303-3701
Summary
Ohlone Elementary is an excellent school.
Reading and math results average to the 98th percentile among comparable California schools.
84.2% of students met California's reading standard, and it is holding steady.
84.7% of students met California's math standard, which is excellent statewide and is trending up slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 84.2% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 84.7% |
| Reading State Rank | 103/4,657 (98th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 97/4,657 (98th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 18:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 464 |
| Low-Income Students | 40 (8.6%) |
| English Learners | 77 (16.6%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Lottery |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 0.4 points from last year and rose 0.2 points over the full period. Math fell 6.6 points from last year and rose 0.6 points over the full period.
•Math +0.6 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. Two or more races and Asian students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 72.6% to 94.7% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 3% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 21.1-point reading income gap is slightly wider than the 19.8-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
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English Learners vs English Native
23.5% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 87.8% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 92% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 50% to 91%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 82.2% to 87.3% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 3% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 38.0-point math income gap is nearly twice as wide as the 20.0-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It widened slightly over the period shown.
English Learners vs English Native
58.8% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 84.0% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results fell.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 1,832 schools for reading and 1,839 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–5 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Ohlone Elementary compare within the district?
Ohlone Elementary is No. 3 in reading and No. 4 in math proficiency among the 12 K–5 schools in Palo Alto Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Ohlone Elementary rank in California?
Ohlone Elementary ranks No. 103 of 4,657 in reading and No. 97 of 4,657 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Ohlone Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 1 in reading and tied for No. 2 in math among 9 K–5 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 65.0% meet the reading standard and 50.0% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Ohlone Elementary compare with other schools in Palo Alto?
Ohlone Elementary is No. 3 in reading and No. 4 in math proficiency among the 10 K–5 schools in Palo Alto with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Palo AltoHow does Ohlone Elementary compare with other schools in Santa Clara County?
Ohlone Elementary is No. 14 in reading and No. 20 in math proficiency among the 153 K–5 schools in Santa Clara County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Santa Clara CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–5 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Ohlone ElementaryThis school | 84.7% | 84.2% |
| Addison Elementary | 74.5% | 78.4% |
| Barron Park Elementary | 66.2% | 61.8% |
