The Nueva School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
The largest independent school in San Mateo
San Mateo, CA
A+Overall grade950 students7 students per teacher
Private schools in San Mateo, CA
15 private schools in San Mateo, CA, with grades, size and class sizes.
By type
Jserra Catholic High School
Diocesan school · Grades 9–12
The largest Catholic school in San Mateo
San Mateo, CA
BOverall gradeAll boys863 students17 students per teacher
Junipero Serra High School
Diocesan school · Grades 9–12
Serving families in San Mateo since at least 2011
San Mateo, CA
BOverall gradeAll boys859 students18 students per teacher
St. Matthew Catholic School
Parish school · Grades K–8
One of 5 Catholic schools in San Mateo
San Mateo, CA
BOverall grade625 students24 students per teacher
St. Gregory School
Diocesan school · Grades K–8
One of 5 Catholic schools in San Mateo
San Mateo, CA
B+Overall grade297 students19 students per teacher
Episcopal Day School of St. Matthew
Episcopal school · Grades Pre-K–8
The only Christian school in San Mateo
San Mateo, CA
A+Overall grade290 students6 students per teacher
The Carey School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–5
Small classes: about 7 students per teacher
San Mateo, CA
A+Overall grade252 students7 students per teacher
St. Timothy School
Diocesan school · Grades K–8
The smallest classes of any Catholic school in San Mateo
San Mateo, CA
A+Overall grade152 students15 students per teacher
Centennial Montessori School
Montessori school · Pre-K only
Small classes: about 6 students per teacher
San Mateo, CA
AOverall grade56 students6 students per teacher
Odyssey School
Independent school · Grades 6–8
Growing: enrollment up 67% since 2011–12
San Mateo, CA
AOverall grade50 students7 students per teacher
Fusion Academy - San Mateo
Alternative school · Grades 6–12
Smaller classes than 92% of independent schools in California
San Mateo, CA
AOverall grade37 students2 students per teacher
The Burkard School
Special education school · Grades 2–8
The only special education school in San Mateo
San Mateo, CA
AOverall grade34 students3 students per teacher
Pacific Rim Int'l School
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–12
The only Montessori school in San Mateo
San Mateo, CA
AOverall grade23 students3 students per teacher
Up Academy
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–6
Smaller classes than 98% of independent schools in California
San Mateo, CA
AOverall grade21 students3 students per teacher
Building Kidz School
Early childhood program · Kindergarten only
One of 2 preschools in San Mateo
San Mateo, CA
B+Overall grade12 students12 students per teacher
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Questions about private schools in San Mateo, CA
How many private schools are in San Mateo, CA?
15 private schools in San Mateo, CA, with about 4,521 students in all, according to official public records.
What kinds of private schools are in San Mateo, CA?
The most common are Catholic schools (5), independent schools (4), Montessori schools (2), Christian schools (1).
Are there private high schools in San Mateo, CA?
Yes: 5 private schools in San Mateo, CA teach through 12th grade.
How many private schools in San Mateo, CA offer pre-K?
6 private schools in San Mateo, CA offer pre-K. Ask each one about ages, hours and openings.
How many students per teacher do private schools in San Mateo, CA have?
The average school has 10 students per teacher.
How much does private school cost in San Mateo, CA?
Tuition varies from school to school. Call each school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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