Kings Mountain Elementary

Kings Mountain Elementary is a small public school in Woodside, California, serving kindergarten through fifth grade with 42 students and a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. That size translates directly into attention — teachers know every student, and the numbers show it. The school earns a composite score of 9.6 out of 10, rated Exceptional, with a near-perfect 9.9 in academics and a 9.5 in growth.

Those aren't just strong scores in isolation. Kings Mountain ranks 7th out of 9,533 public schools in California, outperforming 100% of schools statewide — a result that holds whether measured against all public schools or narrowed to the 5,817 elementary schools across the state, where it again lands at number 7. Among Woodside schools specifically, it ranks first out of three.

Academic performance at this level is rare for any school, and especially striking at one this size. The growth score of 9.5 signals that students aren't just arriving prepared — they're making real gains year over year. For families seeking a public elementary option in the Woodside area, Kings Mountain's data places it in a category almost no California school reaches.

With an enrollment of 42 students, Kings Mountain Elementary is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

Located in a rural area, Kings Mountain Elementary may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.