Cupertino is globally recognized for its exceptional public education system, which is a major draw for residents.
* **Primary and Middle Schools**: Most of the city is served by the **Cupertino Union School District (CUSD)**, the largest elementary school district in Northern California. CUSD schools consistently score in the highest percentiles on state assessments. * **High Schools**: Served by the **Fremont Union High School District (FUHSD)**. Schools like Monta Vista High School and Cupertino High School are regularly ranked among the top STEM and comprehensive high schools in the state and the nation. * **Higher Education**: Home to **De Anza College**, one of the largest single-campus community colleges in the country, consistently ranking at or near the top in California for student transfers to the University of California (UC) and California State University (CSU) systems. * **Educational Attainment**: Cupertino boasts an extremely highly educated population. Over 75% of adult residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and a significant portion hold graduate or professional degrees. * **Literacy Rate**: Effectively 99%, consistent with affluent Silicon Valley municipalities.