Gateway School
Independent school · Grades K–8
Santa Cruz, CA
255 Swift St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- A-Years serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- The smallest classes of any independent school in Santa Cruz
- Smaller classes than 80% of independent schools in California
- Serving families in Santa Cruz since at least 2011
In Santa Cruz, California, Gateway School is an independent private school for students from kindergarten through 8th grade. About 144 students attend, with roughly 5 students per teacher, smaller classes than 80% of independent elementary schools in California. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school day runs about 7 hours, 185 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades K–8
- Students
- 144
- Teachers
- 27.8 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 5.2
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 72 girls, 72 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 185 days
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 80% of independent elementary schools in California (5 students per teacher).
- Larger than 58% of independent elementary schools in California.
- Compared with 280 independent elementary schools in California.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
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 Gateway School
What grades does Gateway School serve?
Gateway School serves grades K–8.
How many students attend Gateway School?
About 144 students, with 5 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Gateway School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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