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2 schools in Stanford

California · Public K-12

Public-school enrollment in Stanford comes to roughly 782 students across 2 schools (2 elementary).

7-year change in Stanford

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
782
-198 (-20%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
2
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
34%
was 39%
% Hispanic
24%
was 23%
% Black
3%
was 3%
% Asian
28%
was 23%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
18,662
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Students
782
public K-12 · NCES
Schools
2
public K-12
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Escondido ElementaryElementaryKG-05432
Lucille M. Nixon ElementaryElementaryKG-05350

About Stanford

Stanford is a low-population California city in terms of public-school footprint, with 2 schools and 782 students total.

Per-campus enrollment runs near 391, lower than the state mean of about 578.

Trend over the past 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment decreased 20%: 980 students in SY 2017-18 versus 782 in SY 2024-25. Demographically, the White share of enrollment contracted from 39% to 34%.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Stanford discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Stanford?
Stanford, California has 2 public K-12 schools serving approximately 782 students.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Stanford?
Stanford has 2 elementary public schools.
What is the largest public school in Stanford?
Escondido Elementary is the largest public school in Stanford by enrollment, with approximately 432 students.
What school districts serve Stanford?
Stanford public schools are operated by Palo Alto Unified.
What grade levels do public schools in Stanford cover?
Public schools in Stanford serve students from kindergarten through grade 5.