West Valley Elementary

West Valley Elementary serves 404 students in kindergarten through fifth grade in Sunnyvale's affluent 94087 zip code. With 19 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 21.3 to 1, providing a solid foundation for elementary education in this Santa Clara County community. The school demonstrates strong academic performance, earning an impressive 8.6 out of 10 MySchoolScout rating and ranking 432nd among California's 9,566 elementary schools, placing it in the 96th percentile statewide.

Students show particularly robust achievement in core subjects, with 70% scoring proficient or above in English Language Arts and reading, while an even stronger 76% reach proficiency in mathematics. These results reflect both the school's educational approach and the supportive learning environment created by the surrounding community. West Valley Elementary draws from a highly educated neighborhood where 75% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher, and the median household income reaches $196,611.

The area's low poverty rate of just 4.1% contributes to a stable educational environment where families can actively support their children's learning. Located on Belleville Way in this mid-size city, the school serves one of Silicon Valley's most established residential communities.

The student-teacher ratio at West Valley Elementary is 21.3:1, which is higher than the national average. This may mean larger class sizes, so parents should ask about classroom support, teaching assistants, and how the school differentiates instruction for students who need extra help.