Walter Hays Elementary
Palo Alto, CA · Palo Alto Unified · Grades K-5
360th of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 94%· Stable
Walter Hays Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks Walter Hays Elementary 360th of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 94% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 98th in 2015 to 94th in 2025.
Walter Hays Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 130 students tested
Walter Hays Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 295 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 27.8% | 36.6% | ▲ 8.8 pts | |
| White | 49.9% | 28.5% | ▼ 21.4 pts | |
| Hispanic | 9.6% | 19.0% | ▲ 9.4 pts | |
| Two or more races | 7.8% | 11.2% | ▲ 3.4 pts | |
| Black | 1.5% | 2.4% | ▲ 0.9 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 3.2% | 2.4% | ▼ 0.8 pts |
Homes near Walter Hays Elementary
Typical home value $4.36M in zip 94301 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Walter Hays Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 10Addison ElementaryPalo Alto Unified · 0.5 mi away490th of 5,659
ELA 76% · Math 73% - 10Duveneck ElementaryPalo Alto Unified · 0.7 mi away289th of 5,659
ELA 82% · Math 77% - 10Ohlone ElementaryPalo Alto Unified · 1.1 mi away46th of 5,659
ELA 85% · Math 91% - 10El Carmelo ElementaryPalo Alto Unified · 1.4 mi away532nd of 5,659
ELA 74% · Math 73% - 1Los Robles-Ronald McNair AcademyRavenswood City Elementary · 1.5 mi away5,643rd of 5,659
ELA 7% · Math 6% - 10Escondido ElementaryPalo Alto Unified · 1.5 mi away375th of 5,659
ELA 76% · Math 79% - 2KIPP Valiant Community PrepRavenswood City Elementary · 1.6 mi away · charter5,016th of 5,659
ELA 21% · Math 20% - 10Palo Verde ElementaryPalo Alto Unified · 1.8 mi away236th of 5,659
ELA 78% · Math 83%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Walter Hays Elementary in?
Walter Hays Elementary is part of the Palo Alto Unified district in Palo Alto, California.
Is Walter Hays Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Walter Hays Elementary 360th of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 94% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Walter Hays Elementary?
Asian 37%, White 29%, Hispanic 19%, Two or more races 11% (295 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Walter Hays Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 94301 is $4.36M 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.