Best Schools in Los Alamos, California
1 schools · 1 Elementary
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Use this page to compare every school in Los Alamos by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
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Olga L. Reed Elementary
Elementary · Orcutt Union Elementary. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Schools
1
in this city
Avg Score
4.9
out of 10
Median Home
$672,100
home value · ACS
District
1
serving the city
Schools
1
in this city
Avg Score
4.9
out of 10
Median Home
$672,100
home value · ACS
District
1
serving the city
STAAR proficiency rose +7.6 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Los Alamos schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Los Alamos
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (1 of 1). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Olga L. Reed Elementary | 4.9 / 10 |
See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
Family Snapshot
At a glance- Avg school rating
- 4.9/10
- Median household income
- $53,673
- Median home value
- $672,100
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 17%
- Owner-occupied homes
- 79%
0% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Of occupied housing units
How Los Alamos compares
Median household income
$54k
54% of California median
About Schools in Los Alamos, California
Los Alamos, California is home to 1 schools, including 1 public school. The city's schools span 1 elementary school.
With an average rating of 4.9 out of 10, schools in Los Alamos show moderate performance on the MySchoolScout composite scale, which blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
The highest-performing school in Los Alamos is Olga L. Reed Elementary with a composite score of 4.9/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.
Los Alamos is served by 1 school district: Orcutt Union Elementary. These districts collectively serve 4,764 students.
Los Alamos's community shows 17% bachelor's degree attainment with a median household income of $53,673. The poverty rate in the area is 3.9%.
Browse the schools below to compare ratings, test scores, enrollment, and other key metrics. Use the filters to focus on specific school levels or types that match your family's needs.
Elementary Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 152 students · Kindergarten–8th | 4.9 |
Schools in Los Alamos
Los Alamos, California · 1 school
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code
Median Income
$53,673
Median Home Value
$672,100
Population
896
College Educated
17%
Homeownership
79%
Poverty Rate
3.9%
Community Profile
Los Alamos has a median household income of $53,673. It is a community where 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $672,100. The local poverty rate of 3.9% is relatively low. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
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How we rate schools
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Common questions about schools in Los Alamos, California
How many schools are in Los Alamos, California?
Los Alamos has 1 schools, including 1 public and 0 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Los Alamos, California?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Los Alamos is 4.9 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
What is the top-ranked school in Los Alamos, California?
The top-ranked school in Los Alamos on MySchoolScout is Olga L. Reed Elementary with a composite score of 4.9/10.
What is the best elementary school in Los Alamos, California?
The top-ranked elementary school in Los Alamos on MySchoolScout is Olga L. Reed Elementary with a composite score of 4.9/10.
How many school districts serve Los Alamos, California?
Los Alamos is served by 1 school district: Orcutt Union Elementary.
What is the education level in Los Alamos, California?
According to Census data, 17% of adults in Los Alamos have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Los Alamos, California?
The median household income in Los Alamos is approximately $53,673 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Los Alamos, California?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Los Alamos is 25.3:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Los Alamos, California?
MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, California Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.