The VR School
Independent school · Grades 1–12
Palo Alto, CA
2635 Park Blvd, Palo Alto, CA 94306
Overall grade: B
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- BClass size
- ACollege-going
- B-Years serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- The largest independent school in Palo Alto
- 100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
In Palo Alto, California, The VR School is an independent private school for students from 1st grade through 12th grade. About 630 students attend, with roughly 9 students per teacher. The school supports homeschooling families. The school reports that about 100% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. The school day runs about 6 hours, 230 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades 1–12
- Students
- 630
- Teachers
- 67.5 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 9.3
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 300 girls, 330 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Career and technical
- School day
- About 6 hours
- School year
- 230 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 100% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
- Library
- Yes
- Supports homeschooling
- Yes, a main role of this school
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How it compares
- Larger than 85% of independent schools in California.
- Compared with 156 independent schools in California.
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 The VR School
What grades does The VR School serve?
The VR School serves grades 1–12.
How many students attend The VR School?
About 630 students, with 9 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at The VR School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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