Palo Verde Elementary
Palo Alto, CA · Palo Alto Unified · Grades K-5
236th of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 96%· Stable
Palo Verde Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks Palo Verde Elementary 236th of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 96% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 99th in 2015 to 96th in 2025.
Palo Verde Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 200 students tested
Palo Verde Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 366 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 44.6% | 52.2% | ▲ 7.6 pts | |
| White | 38.8% | 25.4% | ▼ 13.4 pts | |
| Hispanic | 7.0% | 12.6% | ▲ 5.6 pts | |
| Two or more races | 8.2% | 7.9% | ▼ 0.3 pts | |
| Black | 0.7% | 1.1% | ▲ 0.4 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.7% | 0.8% | ▲ 0.1 pts |
Homes near Palo Verde Elementary
Typical home value $2.14M in zip 94303 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Palo Verde Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 10Fairmeadow ElementaryPalo Alto Unified · 0.7 mi away75th of 5,659
ELA 87% · Math 86% - 10Ohlone ElementaryPalo Alto Unified · 0.8 mi away46th of 5,659
ELA 85% · Math 91% - 10Herbert Hoover ElementaryPalo Alto Unified · 0.9 mi away10th of 5,659
ELA 92% · Math 93% - 10El Carmelo ElementaryPalo Alto Unified · 1 mi away532nd of 5,659
ELA 74% · Math 73% - –GreendellPalo Alto Unified · 1.1 mi away
- 10Duveneck ElementaryPalo Alto Unified · 1.7 mi away289th of 5,659
ELA 82% · Math 77% - 9Barron Park ElementaryPalo Alto Unified · 1.8 mi away1,104th of 5,659
ELA 62% · Math 63% - 10Walter Hays ElementaryPalo Alto Unified · 1.8 mi away360th of 5,659
ELA 76% · Math 79%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Palo Verde Elementary in?
Palo Verde Elementary is part of the Palo Alto Unified district in Palo Alto, California.
Is Palo Verde Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Palo Verde Elementary 236th of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 96% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Palo Verde Elementary?
Asian 52%, White 25%, Hispanic 13%, Two or more races 8% (366 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Palo Verde Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 94303 is $2.14M as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.