2007 Santa Clara County Academic Performance Index (API)Scores are available to the public and it is a determining factor in a lot of cases as to where families are moving. These API scores are driving the Silicon Valley Real Estate prices up in the higher scoring schools. Cupertino Union School district is red hot with not a lot of inventory to choose from and the properties that are available, are priced really high. Los Altos, Palo Alto and Los Gatos school districts are seconds behind.
In this housing market, those areas with the highest ranking get higher offers on their homes, and even multiple offers.
