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Laurel Elementary

Menlo Park City Elementary · San Mateo County · 95 Edge Road, Atherton, CA 94027-2254

(650) 324-0186

10/10
#145
Rank 145 out of 5,722
Top 3%
English Language Arts10/10 · #187 · 97th percentile
Mathematics10/10 · #134 · 98th percentile
Science10/10 · #148 · 97th percentile

English Language Arts

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School Overview

Tucked into the quiet, tree-lined streets of Atherton — one of the Peninsula's most sought-after communities — Laurel Elementary consistently performs at the very top of California's elementary schools, with math and English scores that rival anything in the state. It's a natural draw for families who've settled in this corner of San Mateo County for the excellent schools and the peaceful, low-key atmosphere that somehow coexists with being minutes from Stanford and the heart of Silicon Valley. If you're raising kids in Atherton or nearby Menlo Park, Laurel is the kind of neighborhood school that lives up to its reputation.

Student Demographics

311 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
127 (41%)
Asian
74 (24%)
Hispanic
62 (20%)
Multiple Races
35 (11%)
Other
13 (4%)

Key Indicators

English Learners33 (11%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged37 (12%)
Students with Disabilities32 (10%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

658
Enrollment
41.1
Teachers (FTE)
16:1
Student-Staff Ratio
3
Administrators (FTE)
18.7
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 · #1030 · 83rd percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found