Best Schools in Los Gatos, California
18 schools · 12 Elementary · 3 Middle · 2 High · 1 Other
Choosing a school in Los Gatos?
Use this page to compare every school in Los Gatos by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Lakeside Elementary
Elementary · Lakeside Joint. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
Loma Prieta Elementary
Elementary · Loma Prieta Joint Union Elementary. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
Louise Van Meter Elementary
Elementary · Los Gatos Union Elementary. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in Los Gatos for 2026 are Lakeside Elementary (9.6/10), Loma Prieta Elementary (9.1/10), and Louise Van Meter Elementary (8.9/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 11 rated schools. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored; schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Schools
18
11 public · 7 private
Avg Score
7.8
out of 10
Median Home
$1,761,501
home value · ACS
Districts
6
serving the city
Schools
18
11 public · 7 private
Avg Score
7.8
out of 10
Median Home
$1,761,501
home value · ACS
Districts
6
serving the city
Rates 9.6/10 despite 13% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.3 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Los Gatos schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +19.6 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Los Gatos schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Los Gatos
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (Top 10 of 11 rated schools; 18 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lakeside Elementary | 9.6 / 10 |
| 2 | Loma Prieta Elementary | 9.1 / 10 |
| 3 | Louise Van Meter Elementary | 8.9 / 10 |
| 4 | C. T. English Middle | 8.7 / 10 |
| 5 | Rolling Hills Middle | 8.5 / 10 |
| 6 | Daves Avenue Elementary | 8.4 / 10 |
| 7 | Alta Vista Elementary | 7.9 / 10 |
| 8 | Raymond J. Fisher Middle | 7.8 / 10 |
| 9 | Los Gatos High | 7.6 / 10 |
| 10 | Blossom Hill Elementary | 5.9 / 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
- 7.8/10
- Median household income
- $209,675
- Median home value
- $1,761,501
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 75%
- Avg commute
- 30 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 73%
88% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Los Gatos compares
California rank
#14 of 599
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
+1.5
above California avg (6.3)
Median household income
$210k
210% of California median
Schools in this city
16
Los Gatos's public schools split across 6 districts
No single ISD owns Los Gatos. The public campuses divide among 6 districts.
The largest shares: Los Gatos Union Elementary (5), Loma Prieta Joint Union Elementary (2), Campbell Union (1).
Among 11 public schools with real test data, composite scores run from 5.0 to 9.6 — the spread is inside Los Gatos, not a citywide average.
- Los Gatos Union Elementary5 public · 45%
- Loma Prieta Joint Union Elementary2 public · 18%
- Campbell Union1 public · 9%
- Lakeside Joint1 public · 9%
- Los Gatos-Saratoga Union High1 public · 9%
About Schools in Los Gatos, California
Los Gatos is a small Silicon Valley foothill city with a compact but high-performing public school system. Eleven ranked public schools serve the community, and the average score across all of them sits at 7.9 out of 10 — a mark that already outpaces most California cities. More telling: 9 of those 11 schools, or 82%, score 7 or higher, meaning strong options are the rule here, not the exception.
At the top sits Lexington Elementary, scoring a 9.5 out of 10 — the highest-rated school in the city and one of the strongest elementary programs in the region. Daves Avenue Elementary adds another reliable lower-grades option at 8.5. The middle school picture is equally strong. Raymond J. Fisher Middle scores 9.1, and Rolling Hills Middle follows at 8.7 — both well above the state average for middle grades. Los Gatos High ties the secondary picture together at 8.8, giving families a clear path from kindergarten through graduation without a significant quality drop at any transition point.
Parents comparing Los Gatos to neighboring communities will find the consistency here is the real differentiator. Most cities this size have one or two standout schools and a longer tail of weaker performers. Los Gatos compresses that tail sharply — only 2 of 11 schools fall below a 7, and the gap between the top and the bottom is relatively narrow. That kind of floor-to-ceiling compression is rare at any price point.
Practical takeaway: families moving into Los Gatos should focus less on finding the "right" school and more on logistics — commute, after-school programs, specific grade-level fit. Boundary placement is unlikely to mean a major quality difference. For families prioritizing elementary years, attendance zones near Lexington Elementary represent the district's peak, but Raymond J. Fisher and Los Gatos High ensure that quality holds straight through graduation.
Elementary Schools
12 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 77 students · Kindergarten–5th | 9.6 | ||
| 2 | 259 students · Kindergarten–5th | 9.1 | ||
| 3 | 495 students · Kindergarten–5th | 8.9 | ||
| 4 | 517 students · Kindergarten–5th | 8.4 | ||
| 5 | 576 students · Kindergarten–5th | 7.9 | ||
| 6 | 489 students · Kindergarten–5th | 5.9 | ||
| 7 | 171 students · Kindergarten–5th | 5.0 | ||
Private Schools5 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | Yavneh Day SchoolPrivate 120 students · Kindergarten–8th | Not Rated | ||
| 2 | Venture Christian AcademyPrivate 199 students · Pre-K–8th | Not Rated | ||
| 3 | 162 students · Kindergarten–8th | Not Rated | ||
Show all 12 elementary schools in Los Gatos
Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models, so scores are not directly comparable across school types.
Middle Schools
3 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 162 students · 6th–8th | 8.7 |
| 2 | 822 students · 6th–8th | 8.5 |
| 3 | 998 students · 6th–8th | 7.8 |
High Schools
2 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1,977 students · 9th–12th | 7.6 | ||
Private Schools1 school Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | Fusion Academy Los GatosPrivate 82 students · 6th–12th | Not Rated | ||
Other Schools
1 school| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hillbrook SchoolPrivate 366 students · Pre-K–9th | Not Rated |
Schools in Los Gatos
Los Gatos, California · 18 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 3 ZIP codes
Median Income
$209,675
Median Home Value
$1,761,501
Median Rent
$2,943/mo
Population
50,535
College Educated
75%
Homeownership
73%
Avg Commute
30 min
Poverty Rate
4.6%
Community Profile
Los Gatos has a median household income of $209,675. It is a well-educated community where 75% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $1,761,501, with a median rent of $2,943/month. The local poverty rate of 4.6% is relatively low. The average commute for residents is 30 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- California
- Elementary
- 12
- Middle
- 3
- High
- 2
- Other
- 1
Resources
School Districts (6)
Other Major Cities in California
Top metros statewide by school count.
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateFrequently Asked Questions
Common questions about schools in Los Gatos, California
How many schools are in Los Gatos, California?
Los Gatos has 18 schools, including 11 public and 7 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Los Gatos, California?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Los Gatos is 7.8 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 Gatos, California?
The top-ranked school in Los Gatos on MySchoolScout is Lakeside Elementary with a composite score of 9.6/10.
What is the best elementary school in Los Gatos, California?
The top-ranked elementary school in Los Gatos on MySchoolScout is Lakeside Elementary with a composite score of 9.6/10.
What is the best middle school in Los Gatos, California?
The top-ranked middle school in Los Gatos on MySchoolScout is C. T. English Middle with a composite score of 8.7/10.
What is the best high school in Los Gatos, California?
The top-ranked high school in Los Gatos on MySchoolScout is Los Gatos High with a composite score of 7.6/10.
How many school districts serve Los Gatos, California?
Los Gatos is served by 6 school districts: Campbell Union, Lakeside Joint, Loma Prieta Joint Union Elementary, Los Gatos-Saratoga Union High, Los Gatos Union Elementary, Union Elementary.
What is the education level in Los Gatos, California?
According to Census data, 75% of adults in Los Gatos have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Los Gatos, California?
The median household income in Los Gatos is approximately $209,675 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
Are there private schools in Los Gatos, California?
Yes, Los Gatos has 7 private schools alongside 11 public schools. The top-rated private school is Hillbrook School with a score of 7.8/10.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Los Gatos, California?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Los Gatos is 15.6:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Los Gatos, 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.