Lydian Academy
Independent school · Grades 6–12
Burlingame, CA
205 Park Rd, Burlingame, CA 94010
Overall grade: A
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A+Class size
- B-Years serving families
What stands out
- The only independent school in Burlingame
- Smaller classes than 97% of independent schools in California
In Burlingame, California, Lydian Academy is an independent private school for students from 6th grade through 12th grade. About 19 students attend, with roughly 2 students per teacher, smaller classes than 97% of independent schools in California. The school reports that about 80% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. The school day runs about 6 hours, 178 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades 6–12
- Students
- 19
- Teachers
- 12.8 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 1.5
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 7 girls, 12 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 6 hours
- School year
- 178 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 80% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 97% of independent schools in California (2 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 88% of independent schools in California.
- Compared with 156 independent schools in California.
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 Lydian Academy
What grades does Lydian Academy serve?
Lydian Academy serves grades 6–12.
How many students attend Lydian Academy?
About 19 students, with 2 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Lydian Academy?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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