Keys Family Day School
Independent school · Grades K–8
Palo Alto, CA
2890 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94306
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A-Class size
- BYears serving families
- A+Diversity
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 61% of independent schools in California
In Palo Alto, California, Keys Family Day School is an independent private school for students from kindergarten through 8th grade. About 321 students attend, with roughly 7 students per teacher, smaller classes than 61% of independent elementary schools in California. The school day runs about 6.5 hours, 178 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades K–8
- Students
- 321
- Teachers
- 47 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 6.8
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 202 girls, 119 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 6.5 hours
- School year
- 178 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 61% of independent elementary schools in California (7 students per teacher).
- Larger than 85% of independent elementary schools in California.
- Compared with 280 independent elementary schools in California.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Association of Independent Schools
- A state or regional independent school association
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 Keys Family Day School
What grades does Keys Family Day School serve?
Keys Family Day School serves grades K–8.
How many students attend Keys Family Day School?
About 321 students, with 7 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Keys Family Day School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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