School District · California
Palo Alto Unified School District
📍 Palo Alto, CA · Santa Clara County · NCES LEAID 0629610
Kindergarten – 12th
Grade Span
District Contact & InformationSource: NCES CCD 2024–25
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Grades Served
Kindergarten – 12th
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District Mailing Address
25 Churchill Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94306
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Enrollment
10,318 students
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NCES District ID (LEAID)
0629610
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District Type
Public School District
Zip Codes Served by Palo Alto Unified School District5 zip codes
Frequently Asked Questions
What zip codes are in Palo Alto Unified School District?▼
Palo Alto Unified School District serves 5 zip codes: 94301, 94303, 94304, 94305, 94306. Zip codes and district boundaries do not line up exactly, so confirm your exact address with the district office before you rely on an assignment.
How is Palo Alto Unified School District rated?▼
Palo Alto Unified School District has an overall rating of 10 out of 10 (Excellent), based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts). That places it in the 98th percentile among California school districts. Ratings are percentile-ranked within California only and are not comparable across states.
How many students attend Palo Alto Unified School District?▼
The NCES Common Core of Data directory reports enrollment of 10,318 students across 19 schools for Palo Alto Unified School District.
What grades does Palo Alto Unified School District serve?▼
Palo Alto Unified School District is listed in the NCES directory as serving grades Kindergarten – 12th.
How do I contact Palo Alto Unified School District?▼
You can reach Palo Alto Unified School District by phone at (650)329-3700 or by mail at 25 Churchill Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94306. Contact details come from the NCES district directory and are the best way to confirm which school your address is assigned to.
About Palo Alto Unified School District
Palo Alto Unified School District is a public school district serving 5 zip codes in California, primarily in Santa Clara County. It carries an overall rating of 10/10 (Excellent), the 98th percentile among California districts. That rating reflects the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts with a 2017–18 fallback for the rest) and is ranked only against other California districts — scores are not comparable between states. Directory details on this page come from the NCES Common Core of Data, 2024–25.
District boundaries are address-specific and do not follow zip code lines exactly — a single zip code can
be split between two or more districts. Use the zip codes listed above as a starting point, then confirm your
assignment with the district office at (650)329-3700 before making a housing decision.