Palo Alto is unique with one school district in the city and one that is responsible for 12 elementary schools, 3 middle schools and 2 high schools:
| Elementary School | District | Rating | API |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herbert Hoover | PAUSD | 9 | 987 |
| Palo Verde | PAUSD | 9 | 961 |
| Duveneck | PAUSD | 8 | 956 |
| Fairmeadow | PAUSD | 9 | 953 |
| Addison | PAUSD | 9 | 947 |
| Ohlone | PAUSD | 9 | 946 |
| El Carmelo | PAUSD | 9 | 944 |
| Briones | PAUSD | 9 | 941 |
| Nixon | PAUSD | 8 | 955 |
| Walter Hays | PAUSD | 8 | 934 |
| Escondido | PAUSD | 7 | 927 |
| Barron Park | PAUSD | 5 | 870 |
| Middle Schools | District | Rating | API |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stanford | PAUSD | 9 | 943 |
| Terman | PAUSD | 8 | 968 |
| Jordan | PAUSD | 8 | 934 |
| High Schools | District | Rating | API |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palo Alto | PAUSD | 10 | 905 |
| Gunn | PAUSD | 9 | 917 |
Source: GreatSchools.net (Ratings) and California Department of Education (API)
Elementary School Attendance Boundary Map
Middle School Attendance Boundary Map
High School Attendance Boundary Map
