Odyssey School
Independent school · Grades 6–8
San Mateo, CA
201 Polhemus Rd, San Mateo, CA 94402
Overall grade: A
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A-Class size
- A-Years serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- Growing: enrollment up 67% since 2011–12
- Small classes: about 7 students per teacher
- Serving families in San Mateo since at least 2011
In San Mateo, California, Odyssey School is an independent private school for students from 6th grade through 8th grade. About 50 students attend, with roughly 7 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 67% since 2011–12. The school day runs about 7.5 hours, 180 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades 6–8
- Students
- 50
- Teachers
- 7 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 7.1
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 20 girls, 30 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 7.5 hours
- School year
- 180 days
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 57% of independent elementary schools in California (7 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 75% 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 Odyssey School
What grades does Odyssey School serve?
Odyssey School serves grades 6–8.
How many students attend Odyssey School?
About 50 students, with 7 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Odyssey School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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