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Duveneck Elementary

Palo Alto Unified · Santa Clara County · 705 Alester Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94303-2859

(650) 322-5946

10/10
#124
Rank 124 out of 5,722
Top 2%
English Language Arts10/10 · #177 · 97th percentile
Mathematics10/10 · #133 · 98th percentile
Science10/10 · #78 · 99th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Duveneck Elementary sits in the quieter, more residential eastern pocket of Palo Alto, a neighborhood of tree-lined streets and longtime locals that feels a bit removed from the hustle of downtown — in the best way. As part of Palo Alto Unified, it draws from a community where academic expectations run high and parent involvement tends to be deeply engrained, making it a natural fit for families who want both strong instruction and a tight-knit school culture. With near-perfect scores across English, math, and especially science, Duveneck is the kind of place where curious kids genuinely thrive.

Student Demographics

176 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Asian
80 (45%)
Hispanic
32 (18%)
White
30 (17%)
Multiple Races
24 (14%)
Pacific Islander
7 (4%)
African American
3 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners36 (20%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged26 (15%)
Students with Disabilities29 (16%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

376
Enrollment
21.9
Teachers (FTE)
17.2:1
Student-Staff Ratio
1
Administrators (FTE)
19.1
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs9/10 · #686 · 89th percentile

255 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found