LA HONDA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

La Honda Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the La Honda-Pescadero Unified school district, located in La Honda, CA with about 66 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 3 teachers, La Honda Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 22:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

La Honda Elementary School is a small, rural public school situated in the forested Santa Cruz Mountains of San Mateo County. Serving students from transitional kindergarten through eighth grade, the school is known for its intimate, close-knit community atmosphere and its commitment to place-based education. Because of its remote, scenic location, the school emphasizes a strong connection to the surrounding natural environment, often integrating the outdoors into its curriculum to foster a unique learning experience that smaller class sizes and multi-grade classrooms facilitate.

As part of the La Honda-Pescadero Unified School District, the school prides itself on being the heart of its local community, focusing on individualized attention and character development. The school environment is characterized by a personalized approach to academics, where students benefit from a supportive faculty and a collaborative culture. Despite its modest size, La Honda Elementary is dedicated to providing a well-rounded education that prepares students for high school while maintaining the values and traditions of their small, tight-knit mountain town.

For more information, contact La Honda Elementary at (650) 747-0051 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.