Best Neighborhoods for Schools in Monte Sereno, CA

Foothill and Hillside share Monte Sereno's highest school score, at 4.7 out of 5. 4 ranked Monte Sereno neighborhoods score 4 out of 5 or higher for schools.

Houseberry scores 4 Monte Sereno neighborhoods on schools, safety, amenities, price, value and appreciation. School scores in Monte Sereno run from 4.5 to 4.7 out of 5, and 4 score 4 out of 5 or higher. Median home prices range from $3,320,450 in Rose-Andrews to $5,524,440 in Foothill across 4 priced neighborhoods. Across the five nearest cities the average school score is 4.4 out of 5, against 4.6 in Monte Sereno.

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Foothill, Monte Sereno, CA neighborhood

Foothill, Monte Sereno, CA

Overall Score : 4.6/5
SCHOOL4.7/5
SAFETY5.0/5
AMENITIES3.6/5
PRICE$5,524,440
APPRECIATION-0.10 %(2)
VALUE$1M(2)Overvalued

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Keywords: Hillside serenity, Estate‑size lots, Quick town access

Set against Monte Sereno’s lower foothills, this quiet pocket rises gently from the valley floor, giving many homes leafy canyon or ridge vistas. Lots are large and irregular, so custom residences sit well back from the road, buffered by tall pines, heritage oaks, and canyon scrub for a comfortably secluded feel. ... See Full Page

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Hillside, Monte Sereno, CA neighborhood

Hillside, Monte Sereno, CA

Overall Score : 4.5/5
SCHOOL4.7/5
SAFETY4.7/5
AMENITIES3.4/5
PRICE$3,838,850
APPRECIATION-0.10 %(2)
VALUE$1M(2)Overvalued

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Keywords: Wooded hillside estates, Trailhead proximity, Private, upscale ambience

Hillside sits high on Monte Sereno’s forested shoulder, where winding lanes climb into oak‐dotted terrain and custom homes perch on generous lots. Architecture skews toward expansive contemporaries and Mediterranean estates from the 1980s‐present, many taking full advantage of canyon or valley views. Streets are narrow and quiet, with little through‐traffic, adding to the sense of seclusion. ... See Full Page

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Daves, Monte Sereno, CA neighborhood

Daves, Monte Sereno, CA

Overall Score : 4.7/5
SCHOOL4.5/5
SAFETY5.0/5
AMENITIES4.2/5
PRICE$4,147,790
APPRECIATION-0.10 %(2)
VALUE$1M(2)Overvalued

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Keywords: Lakefront park access, Quiet, wide lots, Easy downtown connection

Set on gently rising terrain next to Vasona Lake County Park, Daves offers a leafy, low‐key pocket of Monte Sereno where ranch‐style homes from the 1950s‐70s mingle with recent luxury rebuilds on wide, well‐kept lots. Mature oaks and quiet cul‐de‐sacs keep traffic light and give most properties plenty of breathing room. ... See Full Page

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Rose-Andrews, Monte Sereno, CA neighborhood

Rose-Andrews, Monte Sereno, CA

Overall Score : 4.6/5
SCHOOL4.5/5
SAFETY5.0/5
AMENITIES4.2/5
PRICE$3,320,450
APPRECIATION-0.10 %(2)
VALUE$1M(2)Overvalued

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Keywords: Estate‑size lots, Walk‑to‑downtown convenience, Mature tree canopy

Tucked just off Saratoga-Los Gatos Road, Rose‐Andrews is a petite enclave of Monte Sereno where wide front lawns, mature oaks, and deep setbacks showcase a mix of mid‐century ranches and newer custom estates. The gently sloping land gives some homes western hill vistas, and low traffic on the short interior lanes keeps the setting calm. ... See Full Page

Scores updated August 2026

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Monte Sereno schools: your questions, answered

What are the best neighborhoods for schools in Monte Sereno?

Foothill and Hillside share the highest school score in Monte Sereno, at 4.7 out of 5. The next highest school score in Monte Sereno is Daves, at 4.5 out of 5.

What do homes cost in Monte Sereno's top-scoring school neighborhoods?

Across the top 4 Monte Sereno neighborhoods by school score, the median home price is $3,993,320. Prices among those top 4 Monte Sereno neighborhoods run from $3,320,450 in Rose-Andrews to $5,524,440 in Foothill.

What is the most affordable Monte Sereno neighborhood with a high school score?

Rose-Andrews has the lowest median home price, $3,320,450, among Monte Sereno neighborhoods scoring 4.2 out of 5 or higher for schools and priced below the Monte Sereno median of $3,993,320; Rose-Andrews scores 4.5 out of 5 for schools. Hillside (4.7 out of 5, $3,838,850) also scores 4.2 out of 5 or higher for schools below the Monte Sereno median.

Which Monte Sereno neighborhoods have school scores of 4 out of 5 or higher?

4 of 4 ranked Monte Sereno neighborhoods score 4 out of 5 or higher for schools. The highest schools scores in Monte Sereno are Foothill (4.7 out of 5), Hillside (4.7 out of 5) and Daves (4.5 out of 5).

Which Monte Sereno neighborhoods rank highly for both schools and overall?

4 of 4 ranked Monte Sereno neighborhoods score 4 out of 5 or higher for both schools and overall. Foothill leads, at 4.7 out of 5 for schools and 4.6 out of 5 overall. Hillside (4.7 out of 5 and 4.5 out of 5) and Daves (4.5 out of 5 and 4.7 out of 5) also score 4 out of 5 or higher for both schools and overall in Monte Sereno.

How does Monte Sereno compare with nearby cities for schools?

Monte Sereno neighborhoods average 4.6 out of 5 for schools. The nearest cities average Los Gatos 4.6, Saratoga 4.8, Campbell 4.2, Cupertino 4.8 and Santa Clara 3.6.