The Primary School - East Palo Alto
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–6
East Palo Alto, CA
2086 Clarke Ave, East Palo Alto, CA 94303
Overall grade: A
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- BYears serving families
- B+Diversity
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 82% of independent schools in California
- Growing: enrollment up 81% since 2019–20
In East Palo Alto, California, The Primary School - East Palo Alto is an independent private school for students from pre-K through 6th grade. About 255 students attend, with roughly 5 students per teacher, smaller classes than 82% of independent elementary schools in California. Enrollment is up about 81% since 2019–20. The school day runs about 6.5 hours, 246 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–6
- Students
- 255
- Teachers
- 50.9 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 5
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 65 girls, 190 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Special program emphasis
- School day
- About 6.5 hours
- School year
- 246 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 82% of independent elementary schools in California (5 students per teacher).
- Larger than 77% 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 2019–20.
Students by grade
Student body
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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?
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Questions about The Primary School - East Palo Alto
What grades does The Primary School - East Palo Alto serve?
The Primary School - East Palo Alto serves grades Pre-K–6.
How many students attend The Primary School - East Palo Alto?
About 255 students, with 5 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at The Primary School - East Palo Alto?
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