Education

Palo Alto is nationally known as being a hub of education excellence - from Stanford University to the well-know private schools to our own renowned public school system, whether for your children oryourself - Palo Alto has it all!

The high quality of education found throughout Palo Alto is a primary reason that our corner of the Peninsula area continues to be heralded as one of the best places to live in the country.

Our public schools earn high marks across the board, outperforming school districts across the state and nation in end-of-course and proficiency tests, SAT scores and other performance-measuring criteria. Almost 95 percent of Palo Alto public school graduates go on to pursue higher education.

Of course, our private schools are second-to-none as well. With many to choose from, all offering low student - teacher ratios, specialized education and a variety of emphasis in ciricula.

Higher education options are boundless, including the prestigious Stanford University. Situated on the second largest university campus in the world, the University comprises the Schools of Engineering, Law, Medicine, Education, Business, Earth Sciences, and Humanities and Sciences. Stanford's teaching hospital and clinics are known for excellence as well.

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