The Girls' Middle School
Independent school · Grades 6–8
Palo Alto, CA
3400 W Bayshore Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94303
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- A-Years serving families
- A+Diversity
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 67% of independent schools in California
- Growing: enrollment up 19% since 2011–12
- Serving families in Palo Alto since at least 2011
In Palo Alto, California, The Girls' Middle School is an independent private school for students from 6th grade through 8th grade. About 198 students attend, with roughly 6 students per teacher, smaller classes than 67% of independent elementary schools in California. Enrollment is up about 19% since 2011–12. The school is an all-girls school. The school day runs about 7 hours, 180 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades 6–8
- Students
- 198
- Teachers
- 31.3 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 6.3
- Boys and girls
- All girls
- 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 67% of independent elementary schools in California (6 students per teacher).
- Larger than 69% 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 Coalition of Girls' Schools
- 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 Girls' Middle School
What grades does The Girls' Middle School serve?
The Girls' Middle School serves grades 6–8.
How many students attend The Girls' Middle School?
About 198 students, with 6 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at The Girls' Middle School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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