Public schools in Cupertino, CA
13 open public schools with an address in Cupertino, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
13
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
11,723
13 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
21.7:1
California median 21.6:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Cupertino public schools
The federal directory lists 13 public schools in Cupertino, CA: 7 elementary, 3 middle, 3 high. The 13 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 11,723 students, an average of 902 per school. The largest campus is Homestead High (2,224 students), and the largest elementary school is Abraham Lincoln Elementary (662).
Cupertino Union operates the most schools here (10), and 2 regular districts have at least one Cupertino campus. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 21.7:1, similar to the statewide school median of 21.6:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
Among 3 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 3 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 3 of 3 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 15% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Cupertino
Elementary schools in Cupertino
7| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abraham Lincoln Elementary Cupertino Union | KG–05 | 662 | 24.7:1 | |
| C. B. Eaton Elementary Cupertino Union | KG–05 | 489 | 22.6:1 | |
| D. J. Sedgwick Elementary Cupertino Union | KG–05 | 407 | 21.5:1 | |
| Garden Gate Elementary Cupertino Union | KG–05 | 471 | 20.7:1 | |
| L. P. Collins Elementary Cupertino Union | KG–05 | 498 | 21.7:1 | |
| Stevens Creek Elementary Cupertino Union | KG–05 | 407 | 20.4:1 | |
| William Faria Elementary Cupertino Union | KG–05 | 614 | 24.6:1 |
Middle schools in Cupertino
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John F. Kennedy Middle Cupertino Union | 06–08 | 880 | 21.4:1 | |
| Sam H. Lawson Middle Cupertino Union | 06–08 | 841 | 19.3:1 | |
| Warren E. Hyde Middle Cupertino Union | 06–08 | 800 | 20:1 |
High schools in Cupertino
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cupertino High Fremont Union High | 09–12 | 1,800 | 22.9:1 | |
| Homestead High Fremont Union High | 09–12 | 2,224 | 22.6:1 | |
| Monta Vista High Fremont Union High | 09–12 | 1,630 | 24:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White11.1%
- Hispanic9.1%
- Black0.5%
- Asian70.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial8.6%
Enrollment-weighted across 13 Cupertino schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (11,723 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Cupertino
How many public schools are in Cupertino, CA?
The current NCES directory lists 13 open public schools with a location address in Cupertino: 7 elementary, 3 middle, 3 high. Together they reported 11,723 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Cupertino?
Schools with an address in Cupertino belong to 2 education agencies, led by Cupertino Union (10 schools), Fremont Union High (3 schools). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Cupertino?
Homestead High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Cupertino, with 2,224 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Cupertino?
No school with an address in Cupertino is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in California.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Cupertino schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Cupertino public schools is 21.7:1, similar to the California school median of 21.6:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Cupertino guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All California cities