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15 schools in Mountain View

California · Public K-12

Public-school families in Mountain View pick from 15 campuses serving the city's roughly 7,254 K-12 students (11 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high).

7-year change in Mountain View

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
7,254
-416 (-5%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
14
-1 (-7%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
26%
was 35%
% Hispanic
32%
was 32%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
27%
was 21%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Alta Vista HighHigh09-1278
Amy Imai ElementaryElementaryKG-05388
Benjamin Bubb ElementaryElementaryKG-05312
BMO Preschool at LathamElementaryM-M·
Crittenden MiddleMiddle06-08616
Edith Landels ElementaryElementaryKG-05399
Gabriela Mistral ElementaryElementaryKG-05366
Isaac Newton Graham MiddleMiddle06-08860
Jose Antonio Vargas ElementaryElementaryKG-05368
Mariano Castro ElementaryElementaryKG-05248
Monta Loma ElementaryElementaryKG-05298
Mountain View HighHigh09-122,187
Springer ElementaryElementaryKG-06365
Stevenson ElementaryElementaryKG-05461
Theuerkauf ElementaryElementaryKG-05308

About Mountain View

Across Mountain View, California, 15 public schools serves about 7,254 students between them.

For a sense of the school types, the city spans 11 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high.

Average school size in Mountain View is around 484 students, 16% below the California average of about 578.

Over the past 7-year window. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment declined 5%: 7,670 students in SY 2017-18 versus 7,254 in SY 2024-25. The school count fell from 15 to 14 across the same 7-year window. On the demographic side, White enrollment moved from 35% to 26% over the same window.

On this page, the community for Mountain View discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools are in Mountain View, California?
There are 15 public K-12 schools in Mountain View, with a combined enrollment of about 7,254.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Mountain View?
Mountain View has 11 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high public schools.
What is the largest public school in Mountain View?
Mountain View High is the largest public school in Mountain View by enrollment, with approximately 2,187 students.
What school districts serve Mountain View?
Mountain View is served by 3 public school districts, including Mountain View Whisman, Los Altos Elementary, Mountain View-Los Altos Union High.
What grade levels do public schools in Mountain View cover?
Public schools in Mountain View serve students from kindergarten through grade 12.