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Fairmeadow Elementary

Palo Alto Unified · Santa Clara County · 500 East Meadow Drive, Palo Alto, CA 94306-3624

(650) 856-0845

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10/10
#107
Rank 107 out of 5,722
Top 2%
English Language Arts10/10 · #139 · 98th percentile
Mathematics10/10 · #121 · 98th percentile
Science10/10 · #113 · 98th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Tucked into the southern end of Palo Alto near the Midtown and Barron Park neighborhoods, Fairmeadow Elementary sits in one of the Bay Area's most academically driven communities, where tech industry families and longtime residents alike tend to prioritize education deeply. The school's across-the-board strength in English, math, and science reflects that environment, making it a natural fit for families who want rigorous academics in a neighborhood elementary setting. Palo Alto living comes with a high cost of entry, but for those who land here, Fairmeadow offers the kind of consistently strong foundation that keeps kids challenged from the very start.

Student Demographics

201 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Asian
99 (49%)
White
52 (26%)
Hispanic
30 (15%)
Multiple Races
16 (8%)
Other
5 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners49 (24%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged23 (11%)
Students with Disabilities17 (8%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

425
Enrollment
26.7
Teachers (FTE)
15.9:1
Student-Staff Ratio
1
Administrators (FTE)
19.9
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 Programs10/10 · #288 · 95th percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found