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Best Public Schools in Zip Code 94043


At a glance
5
Schools
2,051
Students
1
5-star school
Top rankedStevenson Elementary104th of 5,857 California elementary schools
Biggest riser
Crittenden Middle up 14 spots statewide this year
Smallest classes
Crittenden Middle 17.5 students per teacher
SchoolDigger ratings
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Summary:

The 94043 zip code in Mountain View, California, is served by five public schools in the Mountain View Whisman district, including four elementary schools and one middle school, with no high school in this specific zip code.

Among these schools, Stevenson Elementary stands out as a top performer, consistently ranking among the best in the state with exceptional test scores and remarkably low chronic absenteeism. In contrast, Theuerkauf Elementary faces challenges, with academic proficiency below the district average, though it shows a relative strength in science. The sole middle school, Crittenden Middle, is a strong and consistent performer, while Jose Antonio Vargas Elementary and Monta Loma Elementary deliver mid-range performance within the district.

Overall, the district is high-performing, with all schools exceeding state averages. However, significant differences exist between schools, with Stevenson achieving elite results despite having the largest class sizes, suggesting factors beyond simple resource allocation influence success. Parents should note the variation in academic outcomes and chronic absenteeism rates when comparing schools, as these metrics highlight the distinct environments and performance levels within the same community.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the California Department of Education.

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