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October 30, 2026

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Schools in Saratoga, CA: Districts, Private Options, and How to Check an Address

Saratoga, CA is split among seven public school districts, so the assigned schools depend on the exact address. Check boundaries before you write an offer.

The City of Saratoga is served by seven different public school districts, meaning a home's street address dictates its assignment, not the city name. A 95070 ZIP code does not guarantee a spot in the Saratoga Union School District, because city limits and district lines are entirely separate maps. A house on one side of a street might feed into a different elementary and high school than the house directly across from it.

Finding the right fit means checking the exact address against multiple boundary lookups before writing an offer. If you want a specific public high school, or plan to apply to a local private campus, knowing which districts cover a property shapes your yearly tax bill and your daily commute. This market moves too fast to leave those checks for the escrow period.

Key Takeaway

To find schools for a Saratoga home, start with the address, not the city name: Saratoga is split among several public school districts, so run the district boundary lookups for each house you plan to tour. Single-family homes here sold in a median 19 days over the 90 days ending 2026-09-30, so that check belongs before an offer. If the assigned public school does not fit your plans, Saratoga's private schools, including Sacred Heart School and Saint Andrew's Episcopal School, are the alternative to research.

Who This Guide Is For

You are comparing homes in Saratoga and need to know which public or private schools a specific address would use before you make an offer.

Which School Districts Serve Saratoga, CA?

Which schools a Saratoga home uses depends on its exact location. The town is split among several elementary and high school districts, and with 46.9% of single-family homes selling above list and just 1.8 months of supply over the 90 days ending 2026-09-30, the district check has to happen before you write an offer. There is no slack in this market to discover a mismatch during a contingency period.

The City of Saratoga's public schools page lists seven public districts operating within city limits. Four are elementary districts serving transitional kindergarten through eighth grade: Saratoga Union, Cupertino Union, Campbell Union, and Moreland. The other three are high school districts: Los Gatos-Saratoga Union High, Campbell Union High, and Fremont Union High. Only Saratoga Union sits entirely within the city; the rest cover neighboring towns as well.

These districts pair up to cover different neighborhoods. An address might feed into Saratoga Union for elementary and middle school, then Los Gatos-Saratoga Joint Union for high school. Another street might pair Campbell Union School District with Campbell Union High School District, or Cupertino Union with Fremont Union High School District. Because city limits, the 95070 ZIP code, and school district lines are three different maps, you need to compare your target addresses directly with district boundaries.

Does the address sit inside the Saratoga Union School District boundary? If yes, read the Saratoga Union and Los Gatos-Saratoga section below. If not, go to the Campbell Union or the Cupertino Union and Fremont Union section, depending on what the lookup returns. You also need to know which high school district pairs with that elementary district, and whether the high school is inside Saratoga or in a neighboring city. If you're weighing a private school instead of the assigned public school, see the private schools section. And check whether you've added that district's parcel taxes to your yearly housing cost.

Saratoga Union and Los Gatos-Saratoga High School Districts

Saratoga Union School District operates three elementary schools and one middle school entirely within the city. The elementary campuses are Argonaut Elementary, Foothill Elementary, and Saratoga Elementary, while Redwood Middle School serves grades TK-8. You confirm residency through the Santa Clara County Tax Assessor's lookup, which will show "Elem. School: Saratoga Union" for properties inside the boundary.

For grades 9 through 12, this elementary district feeds into the Los Gatos-Saratoga Joint Union High School District. That district runs two comprehensive high schools, Saratoga High School and Los Gatos High, drawing students from Los Gatos, Monte Sereno, Saratoga, and parts of Campbell, San Jose, and Santa Cruz.

A "Saratoga" high school assignment depends strictly on that district's attendance map, not the city line. Neither district's boundary follows the city limit or the ZIP code, so a home marketed as Saratoga can sit outside one or both. The school field in a listing is not proof of anything; you need to use the district lookup or call the enrollment office directly.

Campbell Union School Districts in Saratoga

Marshall Lane Elementary School is a K-5 public charter school located physically in Saratoga, but it belongs to the Campbell Union School District. A school's street address in Saratoga does not automatically make it a Saratoga Union school. Because the district does not publish a single confirmed middle-school feeder assignment on its site, buyers should ask the enrollment office where an address goes after fifth grade.

For older students, Prospect High School sits in Saratoga but operates under the Campbell Union High School District. That district covers parts of San Jose, Campbell, Saratoga, Santa Clara, Los Gatos, and Monte Sereno, and attendance at Prospect High is determined by the student's home address on the district's official boundary map. The district explicitly states that real estate or rental agency information should not be used to determine attendance.

These are two separate Campbell districts with separate lookups and enrollment offices. You have to confirm the elementary and the high school assignment independently.

Cupertino Union and Fremont Union Districts in Saratoga

Blue Hills Elementary is located in Saratoga but operates as part of the Cupertino Union School District. Saratoga is also one of the cities served by the Fremont Union High School District, which runs five high schools: Cupertino, Fremont, Homestead, Lynbrook, and Monta Vista. The district does not publish a single "Saratoga assignment" for its students; which of those five campuses a specific Saratoga address feeds into depends entirely on the exact attendance-area boundary. Fremont Union instructs residents to use its official Address Check Tool to determine the assigned school for any given property.

Most of Saratoga is served by the separate Los Gatos-Saratoga Union High School District, so Fremont Union only covers the specific portion of the city that falls within its lines. Cupertino Union has also been reviewing or consolidating schools, which means an assignment that's accurate today can change. Check the current board agenda and the district's boundary tool for the coming school year, and ask the listing agent to confirm the current status, but verify it yourself with the district.

Private Schools in Saratoga, CA

Sacred Heart School is a private, co-educational Roman Catholic school located in Saratoga that serves preschool for 4-5 year olds through junior high school. The campus currently enrolls approximately 250 students in its PreK-8 program. Because private enrollment doesn't depend on a home's district, this is a common route for buyers whose preferred home falls outside their target public boundary.

Saint Andrew's Episcopal School is another option located in the city, operating as a coeducational, Pre-K through Grade Eight day school. Both campuses run their own admissions processes and schedules entirely separate from the public districts. You can ask each school for its application deadline, current tuition, and whether openings exist in your child's grade.

Tuition comes on top of the property tax bill, including local school parcel taxes, regardless of whether you use the public system. Admissions also run on a fixed calendar, so a mid-year move might mean waiting a full grade to secure a spot.

How to Read Saratoga School Ratings

GreatSchools publishes a 1-10 summary rating built from test scores and other data. The California Department of Education's California School Dashboard shows state indicators by school, offering a different look at academic performance and attendance. Every rating mentioned on this page is attributed to its specific source.

A rating says nothing about which homes are assigned to a school, and high scores don't change the boundary lines. Check the data year shown on the California School Dashboard before comparing schools, since ratings lag a school year or more and rest mostly on standardized tests. To get a complete picture, visit or call the school directly rather than relying solely on a published number.

School Parcel Taxes on a Saratoga Tax Bill

Voter-approved school parcel taxes are flat annual charges that vary by district, meaning two Saratoga homes in different districts can carry different school lines on their tax bills. These charges are separate from the general property tax rate and fund specific district programs.

A home in the Los Gatos-Saratoga Joint Union High School District, for example, pays $128 per parcel per year for Measure A, which continues through the 2026-27 tax year. If that home is also in Saratoga Union, it pays that district's parcel tax on top of it. Add the two annual amounts and divide by 12 to see the monthly effect on your housing cost.

For homes in the Campbell, Cupertino, and Fremont Union districts, ask the listing agent for the seller's most recent property tax bill to find the exact school parcel tax lines. Parcel taxes are set by ballot measures with their own terms and can change at renewal, so confirm the current status with the district. You can also ask whether a parcel tax senior exemption is available and how to apply.

How to Check a Saratoga Home's Assigned Schools

Start with the exact property address. Enter it into the boundary lookup of every district the city lists, not just the one you expect based on the ZIP code. Don't rely on the school field in a listing; those are frequently auto-filled or incorrect.

Once you have the assigned schools, confirm them with the district enrollment office. Ask which residency documents they require to enroll and whether escrow documents are accepted before closing. Then pull the seller's tax bill to see the specific school parcel tax lines attached to the property.

If you're looking at a home outside your preferred district, you can research the interdistrict transfer process, though space is rarely guaranteed. Because homes here sell quickly, this verification should happen before a serious showing. Andy Tse at Intero Real Estate Services can help line up district checks with showings so you have the facts before writing an offer. You can also review local housing market trends, the buying process, and the pros and cons of living in the area to shape your search.

At a Glance

Single-family median sale price: $4,298,286, up 0.4% year over year (65 sales, 90 days ending 2026-09-30)
All homes median sale price: $3,863,160, down 2.4% year over year (79 sales, 90 days ending 2026-09-30)
Median days on market: 19 for single-family homes, 18 for all homes (90 days ending 2026-09-30)
Sale-to-list ratio: 101.5% for both single-family homes and all homes (90 days ending 2026-09-30)
Share sold above list: 46.9% of single-family homes, 50% of all homes (90 days ending 2026-09-30)
Months of supply: 1.8 for single-family homes, 2 for all homes (90 days ending 2026-09-30)
Active inventory: 37 single-family homes, 52 homes of all types (90 days ending 2026-09-30)
Median price per square foot: $1,584 for single-family homes, $1,489 for all homes (90 days ending 2026-09-30)

Saratoga, CA Schools FAQs

What Are the Top Five Elementary Schools in Saratoga, CA?

The public elementary schools located in Saratoga, CA, and part of the Saratoga Union Elementary School District, receive 9/10 ratings on GreatSchools. Saratoga Elementary School, Argonaut Elementary School, Foothill Elementary School, and Christa McAuliffe Elementary School (K-8) all hold a 9/10 rating. A rating does not indicate which homes are assigned there, so check the district lookup for your address.

How Is Saratoga High School Ranked in California?

For the 2026-2027 U.S. News & World Report Best High Schools rankings, Saratoga High School is ranked #37 within California and #265 nationally. It also ranks #8 among San Jose metro area high schools and #30 among STEM high schools nationally. The school belongs to the Los Gatos-Saratoga Joint Union High School District, and attendance is set by that district's boundary map.

Is There a Catholic School in Saratoga, CA?

Yes, Sacred Heart School is a private, co-educational Roman Catholic school located at 13718 Saratoga Avenue. It serves preschool for 4-5 year olds through junior high school (8th grade) with a current enrollment of approximately 250 students. If no application deadline is published online, ask the admissions office for the current cutoff date.

How Much Is Private School Tuition in Saratoga, CA?

Tuition varies by campus. Sacred Heart School publishes tuition on request through its admissions office; contact them directly for current 2026-27 figures. At Saint Andrew's Episcopal School, the highest 2026-2027 tuition rates are $35,660 for Pre-Kindergarten, $37,270 for Transitional Kindergarten, $40,700 for K-5, and $42,390 for grades 6-8. Ask the admissions office about fees beyond tuition and any multi-child policies.

Is Saratoga Part of San Jose?

No, Saratoga is its own incorporated city that was established on October 22, 1956. Neighboring San Jose addresses and some addresses with a Saratoga mailing name fall under different city and school district lines. You can review the local ZIP codes and should confirm your specific assignment with the district lookup.

What County Is Saratoga, CA In?

Saratoga is located in Santa Clara County, incorporating there in 1956 as one of the county's fifteen municipalities. The public districts serving Saratoga sit within that county's school system. Boundary questions should go to the individual district office rather than the county assessor.

Is Saratoga, CA Expensive?

Yes, the single-family median sale price was $4,298,286 over the 90 days ending 2026-09-30, up 0.4% year over year based on 65 sales. You can review current housing market trends to see how different property types are selling.

Can My Child Attend a Saratoga Union School If We Live Outside the District?

It's possible through an interdistrict transfer, but very few requests are granted each year because space and class sizes must be maintained for residents. Applicants must first apply in their home district for a release, and Saratoga Union begins reviewing requests for the subsequent school year on the first Monday in July. A transfer is not the same as residency, so confirm current availability with the district before relying on it for a home purchase.

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