St. Elizabeth Seton School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Palo Alto, CA
1095 Channing Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- A-Years serving families
- A-Diversity
What stands out
- The only Catholic school in Palo Alto
- Smaller classes than 81% of Catholic schools in California
- Serving families in Palo Alto since at least 2011
In Palo Alto, California, St. Elizabeth Seton School is a Catholic diocesan school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 179 students attend, with roughly 12 students per teacher, smaller classes than 81% of Catholic elementary schools in California. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of San Jose. The school day runs about 8 hours, 180 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 179
- Teachers
- 14.8 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 12.1
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 85 girls, 94 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- Diocese
- Diocese of San Jose
- School day
- About 8 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 81% of Catholic elementary schools in California (12 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 65% of Catholic elementary schools in California.
- Compared with 416 Catholic elementary schools in California.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Catholic Educational Association
Questions to ask on a tour
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- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
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- 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 St. Elizabeth Seton School
What grades does St. Elizabeth Seton School serve?
St. Elizabeth Seton School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend St. Elizabeth Seton School?
About 179 students, with 12 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Elizabeth Seton School?
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