The VR School
Independent school · Grades 1–12
The largest independent school in Palo Alto
Palo Alto, CA
BOverall grade630 students9 students per teacher
Private schools in Palo Alto, CA
20 private schools in Palo Alto, CA, with grades, size and class sizes.
By type
Silicon Valley International School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
Growing: enrollment up 677% since 2019–20
Palo Alto, CA
AOverall grade567 students6 students per teacher
Castilleja School
Independent school · Grades 6–12
97% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Palo Alto, CA
A+Overall gradeAll girls424 students7 students per teacher
Keys Family Day School
Independent school · Grades K–8
Smaller classes than 60% of independent schools in California
Palo Alto, CA
AOverall grade323 students7 students per teacher
Keys Family Day School
Independent school · Grades K–8
Smaller classes than 61% of independent schools in California
Palo Alto, CA
A+Overall grade321 students7 students per teacher
Gideon Hausner Jewish Day School
Jewish day school · Grades K–8
The largest Jewish school in Palo Alto
Palo Alto, CA
BOverall grade277 students8 students per teacher
The Girls' Middle School
Independent school · Grades 6–8
Smaller classes than 67% of independent schools in California
Palo Alto, CA
A+Overall gradeAll girls198 students6 students per teacher
Kehillah Jewish High School
Jewish day school · Grades 9–12
100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Palo Alto, CA
A+Overall grade189 students6 students per teacher
St. Elizabeth Seton School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
The only Catholic school in Palo Alto
Palo Alto, CA
A+Overall grade179 students12 students per teacher
Hope Technology School
Special education school · Grades Pre-K–12
The largest special education school in Palo Alto
Palo Alto, CA
A+Overall grade92 students7 students per teacher
Living Wisdom School of Palo Alto
Alternative school · Grades K–12
Small classes: about 7 students per teacher
Palo Alto, CA
A+Overall grade71 students7 students per teacher
Athena Academy
Special education school · Grades 1–8
The smallest classes of any special education school in Palo Alto
Palo Alto, CA
B+Overall grade61 students5 students per teacher
Headsup Child Development Center Palo Alto
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–7
The only Montessori school in Palo Alto
Palo Alto, CA
B+Overall grade60 students20 students per teacher
Achieve
Special education school · Grades 1–12
Smaller classes than 62% of special education schools in California
Palo Alto, CA
AOverall grade58 students7 students per teacher
Imagination Lab School
Alternative school · Grades K–7
Smaller classes than 63% of independent schools in California
Palo Alto, CA
A-Overall grade34 students7 students per teacher
Tru School
Independent school · Grades K–5
One of 10 independent schools in Palo Alto
Palo Alto, CA
B+Overall grade31 students9 students per teacher
Fusion Academy - Palo Alto
Alternative school · Grades 6–12
Smaller classes than 98% of independent schools in California
Palo Alto, CA
AOverall grade27 students1 students per teacher
Living Widsom High School
Religious school · Grades 9–12
A private school in Palo Alto
Palo Alto, CA
23 students10 students per teacher
Meira Academy
Jewish day school · Grades 11–12
The smallest classes of any Jewish school in Palo Alto
Palo Alto, CA
AOverall gradeAll girls6 students2 students per teacher
Odyssey Montessori
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–K
The only preschool in Palo Alto
Palo Alto, CA
A-Overall grade2 students1 students per teacher
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Questions about private schools in Palo Alto, CA
How many private schools are in Palo Alto, CA?
20 private schools in Palo Alto, CA, with about 3,573 students in all, according to official public records.
What kinds of private schools are in Palo Alto, CA?
The most common are independent schools (6), Jewish day schools (3), special education schools (3), Montessori schools (2).
Are there private high schools in Palo Alto, CA?
Yes: 10 private schools in Palo Alto, CA teach through 12th grade.
How many private schools in Palo Alto, CA offer pre-K?
5 private schools in Palo Alto, CA offer pre-K. Ask each one about ages, hours and openings.
How many students per teacher do private schools in Palo Alto, CA have?
The average school has 7.3 students per teacher.
How much does private school cost in Palo Alto, CA?
Tuition varies from school to school. Call each school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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Based on official public records. Ask each school about tuition and admissions.