Excellent
#66 of 1,787 private schools in CA
Top 4% of private schools
Achieve Inc.
School
3860 MIDDLEFIELD RD, Palo Alto, CA 94303
Enrollment
56
Student-Teacher
5.1:1
Score
8.2
Grades
3rd – 12th
Enrollment
56
Student-Teacher
5.1:1
Score
8.2
Grades
3rd – 12th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
California private schools
#66 of 1,787
In Palo Alto
#2 of 18
public schools
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Achieve Inc.
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About Achieve Inc.
Achieve Inc. is a private school in Palo Alto, CA. Achieve Inc. serves approximately 56 students, and covers grades 3rd-12th, and has a 5.1:1 student-teacher ratio. Achieve Inc. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #66 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
- This school 8.2 · Excellent
- CA avg 6.3
What Parents Should Know
At 56 students, Achieve Inc. is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 5.1:1 students to teachers, Achieve Inc. sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Achieve Inc. is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow Achieve Inc. compares to 16 public schools serving similar grades in Palo Alto, CA
Student Demographics
Nearby Other Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Achieve Inc. (this school) | 8.2 |
| Herbert Hoover Elementary | 9.2 |
| Fairmeadow Elementary | 8.9 |
| Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle | 9.4 |
| Palo Verde Elementary | 9.0 |
| El Carmelo Elementary | 7.5 |
| Juana Briones Elementary | 9.1 |
| Ohlone Elementary | 9.3 |
| Barron Park Elementary | 8.7 |
| Ellen Fletcher Middle | 9.4 |
| Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle | 9.2 |
| Henry M. Gunn High | 9.2 |
| Walter Hays Elementary | 8.5 |
| Duveneck Elementary | 8.6 |
| Palo Alto High | 8.7 |
| Addison Elementary | 7.8 |
| Packard Children's Hospital/Stanford | — |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
PreliminaryWhat This Rating Measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in CA.
Data Unavailable
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in CA
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
3860 MIDDLEFIELD RD, Palo Alto, CA 94303
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Achieve Inc. may also want to explore other schools in the area. Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle (rated 9.4/10, 0.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Herbert Hoover Elementary (rated 9.2/10, 0.2 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Palo Verde Elementary (rated 9.0/10, 0.7 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Palo Alto, see our Palo Alto schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 0.8 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Challenger School - Middlefield Palo Alto | 0.1 mi | — |
| Herbert Hoover Elementary Palo Alto | 0.2 mi | 9.2 |
| Fairmeadow Elementary Palo Alto | 0.3 mi | 8.9 |
| Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle Palo Alto | 0.3 mi | 9.4 |
| Imagination Lab School Palo Alto | 0.4 mi | — |
| IMAGINATION LAB SCHOOL Palo Alto | 0.4 mi | — |
| GROSSMAN ACADEMY Palo Alto | 0.4 mi | — |
| LIVING WIDSOM HIGH SCHOOL Palo Alto | 0.4 mi | — |
| The Kehillah School Palo Alto | 0.5 mi | — |
| KEHILLAH JEWISH HIGH SCHOOL Palo Alto | 0.5 mi | 5.9 |
| Greendell Palo Alto | 0.5 mi | — |
| Palo Verde Elementary Palo Alto | 0.7 mi | 9.0 |
| MEIRA ACADEMY Palo Alto | 0.5 mi | — |
| ATHENA ACADEMY Palo Alto | 0.6 mi | 6.2 |
| Athena Academy Palo Alto | 0.7 mi | — |
| Gideon Hausner Jewish Day School Palo Alto | 0.7 mi | — |
| GIDEON HAUSNER JEWISH DAY SCHOOL Palo Alto | 0.7 mi | 7.2 |
| THE GIRLS' MIDDLE SCHOOL Palo Alto | 1.0 mi | 7.6 |
| The Girls' Middle School Palo Alto | 1.0 mi | — |
| PALO ALTO PREPARATORY SCHOOL Mountain View | 0.8 mi | 6.3 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 94303 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$148,031
Median Home Value
$1,825,000
Median Rent
$2,710/mo
Population
47,123
College Educated
48.4%
Homeownership
57%
Avg Commute
24.7 min
Poverty Rate
6.6%
Median Age
38.1
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| GETHSEMANE BAPTIST CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Long Beach, CA | 8.1 |
| STOCKTON ACCELERATED INSTITUTE Stockton, CA | 8.1 |
| Kelseyville Learning Academy Kelseyville, CA | 8.0 |
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| ACHIEVEKIDS San Jose, CA | 7.9 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Achieve Inc.
What grades does Achieve Inc. serve?
Achieve Inc. serves students in grades 3rd through 12th.
How many students attend Achieve Inc.?
Achieve Inc. has an enrollment of approximately 56 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Achieve Inc.?
The student-teacher ratio at Achieve Inc. is 5.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Achieve Inc. rank in CA?
Achieve Inc. ranks #66 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
What is Achieve Inc.'s MySchoolScout rating?
Achieve Inc. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Achieve Inc. a private school?
Yes, Achieve Inc. is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Achieve Inc. a religious school?
No, Achieve Inc. is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- 3rd – 12th
- Enrollment
- 56
- Gender Split
- 86% M / 14% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 5.8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 218 days
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Santa Clara County
- Phone
- (650) 494-1200
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