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Palo Alto Unified School District

Palo Alto Unified School District is a public school district in Palo Alto, CA with 20 schools, 10,209 students, grades K–12, a A+ district rating and $27,971 of spending per student.

A+TopHap district rating
Rating
A+
Schools
20
Students
10,209
Grades
K–12
Spending per student
$27,971
Teachers (FTE)
597

20 schools

Schools in this district

District details

Students per teacher
17:1
Total annual spending
$285,555,939
Setting
City - Small
Headquarters
Palo Alto, CA
Phone
(650) 329-3700
Website
pausd.org
NCES district ID
0629610
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Common questions

About Palo Alto Unified School District

How is Palo Alto Unified School District rated?

Palo Alto Unified School District holds a A+ rating on TopHap's A-to-D district scale, which aggregates the test results and outcomes of the schools it operates.

How many schools are in Palo Alto Unified School District?

Palo Alto Unified School District operates 20 schools — 13 primary, 3 middle, 3 high and 1 other by instruction level.

How many students does Palo Alto Unified School District serve?

Palo Alto Unified School District enrolls 10,209 students across 597 full-time-equivalent teachers, about 17 students per teacher.

How much does Palo Alto Unified School District spend per student?

Palo Alto Unified School District reports $27,971 of spending per student. Across 10,209 students that is roughly $285,555,939 a year.

What grades does Palo Alto Unified School District cover?

Palo Alto Unified School District covers grades K–12.

Where is Palo Alto Unified School District located?

Palo Alto Unified School District is headquartered in Palo Alto, California.