The Carey School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–5
San Mateo, CA
1 Carey School Ln, San Mateo, CA 94403
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A-Class size
- A-Years serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- Small classes: about 7 students per teacher
- Serving families in San Mateo since at least 2011
In San Mateo, California, The Carey School is an independent private school for students from pre-K through 5th grade. About 252 students attend, with roughly 7 students per teacher. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. The school day runs about 7 hours, 180 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–5
- Students
- 252
- Teachers
- 35 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 7.2
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 128 girls, 124 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 55% of independent elementary schools in California (7 students per teacher).
- Larger than 76% 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
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 The Carey School
What grades does The Carey School serve?
The Carey School serves grades Pre-K–5.
How many students attend The Carey School?
About 252 students, with 7 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at The Carey School?
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