Athena Academy
Special education school · Grades 1–8
Palo Alto, CA
525 San Antonio Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94306
Overall grade: B+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B+Class size
- B+Years serving families
- A-Diversity
What stands out
- The smallest classes of any special education school in Palo Alto
- Growing: enrollment up 22% since 2015–16
In Palo Alto, California, Athena Academy is a special education school for students from 1st grade through 8th grade. About 61 students attend, with roughly 5 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 22% since 2015–16. The school day runs about 7 hours, 160 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades 1–8
- Students
- 61
- Teachers
- 11.3 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 5.4
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 29 girls, 32 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Special education
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 160 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 74% of special education schools in California.
- Compared with 23 special education schools in California.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2015–16.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Association of Independent Schools
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about Athena Academy
What grades does Athena Academy serve?
Athena Academy serves grades 1–8.
How many students attend Athena Academy?
About 61 students, with 5 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Athena Academy?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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