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GreatSchools Rating: 10 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
Palo Alto's rating is based on its public schools' test results; 10 is best. Learn more

Top-Rated Palo Alto Public Schools

 
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Addison Elementary School
David Starr Jordan Middle School
Duveneck Elementary School
El Carmelo Elementary School
Fairmeadow Elementary School
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What's it like to live in Palo Alto?

Palo AltoCaliforniaU.S.
Median household income $102,031 $58,392 $50,935
Median home price $1,247,000 $302,800 $152,300
Cost of living (% of national avg)310% 135% 100%
Unemployment 9% 11% 9%
Violent crime index (1 is lowest)364
Days per year with some sun: 261
Days per year with some precipitation: 56		More about this data
Source: Sperling's Best Places
Population: 64,403
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