Overview

Walter Hays Elementary School is a public school in Palo Alto, CA. It is one of 15 elementary schools in Palo Alto Unified School District.
This school supports strong academic outcomes for all students. Learn more.

School Rating

Walter Hays Elementary School is performing above average compared to public and charter schools in California with the same grade levels.
8/10
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Rating Factors

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ACADEMICS

Test Scores

These scores reflect how well students at this school perform on state-required tests.
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STUDENT LIFE

Student Demographics

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Teachers & Staff

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About the School


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Neighborhood

1525 Midfield Rd.
Palo Alto, CA 94301
School leader: Ms Mary Bussmann
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Nearby Schools

  • NA
    Walter Hayes Kids Club
    0.01 miles
    Private; PK
  • NA
    Tru School
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    Private; K-5
  • NA
    Learning Center
    0.43 miles
    Private; PK
  • NA
    St. Elizabeth Seton
    0.43 miles
    Private; PK-8
  • NA
    Addison Kids Corner
    0.44 miles
    Private; PK
  • 8 /10
    Addison Elementary School
    0.46 miles
    Public district; K-5
  • NA
    Crescent Park Community Child Care Center
    0.52 miles
    Private; PK
  • NA
    First Congregational Nursery School
    0.52 miles
    Private; PK
  • 8 /10
    Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle
    0.56 miles
    Public district; 6-8
  • 10 /10
    Summit Public School: Denali
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    Public charter; 6-12
  • 10 /10
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    Public charter; 9-12
  • 10 /10
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    9.59 miles
    Public district; 9-12
  • 10 /10
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    Public district; 9-12
  • 10 /10
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    Public district; TK-6
  • 10 /10
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    11.19 miles
    Public district; 9-12
  • 10 /10
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    9.03 miles
    Public district; 9-12
  • 10 /10
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    12.4 miles
    Public district; 9-12
  • 10 /10
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    10.05 miles
    Public district; 9-12
  • 10 /10
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    13.73 miles
    Public district; 9-12