Excellent
#8 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 1% in state
Bullis Charter
Elementary School · Bullis Charter District · Los Altos, CA
A charter elementary school in Los Altos, CA where students score 20 points above what's typical for similar communities.
102 West Portola Ave., Los Altos, CA 94022
- Math 93% vs CA 37% (2024)
- Reading 92% vs CA 46% (2024)
- 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bullis Charter score 92% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 72%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 92% across the 7-year record (2018–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 92% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 91% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 24 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
3.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Bullis Charter sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the San Jose map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 78Very Walkable
- Transit 46Some Transit
- Bike 82Very Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,289/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Los Altos), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$250,001
Median home value
$2,000,001
Median rent
$3,501/mo
College educated
88.7%
Homeownership
80.7%
Poverty rate
4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 94022; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Rita ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | K–6 | 0.4 mi | 367 | Compare → |
| Mountain View-los Altos Montessori Childrens CtrPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.6 mi | 5 | Compare → |
| Bowman SchoolPrivate · tuition | 9.3private | PK–8 | 0.8 mi | 257 | Compare → |
| Almond ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | K–6 | 1.1 mi | 365 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Bullis Charter District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $15,922NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Bullis Charter is listed in Bullis Charter District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bullis Charter
Bullis Charter is a public elementary school in Los Altos, CA, part of Bullis Charter District, serving approximately 1,025 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.7 out of 10 and ranks #8 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 92% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 91% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bullis Charter
What grades does Bullis Charter serve?
Bullis Charter serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Bullis Charter?
Bullis Charter has an enrollment of approximately 1,025 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bullis Charter?
The student-teacher ratio at Bullis Charter is 14.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bullis Charter rank in CA?
Bullis Charter ranks #8 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Bullis Charter's MySchoolScout rating?
Bullis Charter has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Bullis Charter?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bullis Charter has 92% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 91% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Bullis Charter a charter school?
Yes, Bullis Charter is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Bullis Charter a Title I school?
No, Bullis Charter is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bullis Charter?
3.5% of students at Bullis Charter qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 1,025
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 69
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Santa Clara County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 5.2%
- Phone
- (650) 947-4100
- Area population (ZIP 94022)
- 19,993
- Area average commute
- 23.7 min
- Area median age
- 48.3
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 94022; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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