Excellent
#66 of 1,787 private schools in CA
Top 4% of private schools
Achieve Inc.
School · Palo Alto, CA
A private school in Palo Alto, CA serving grades 3rd – 12th.
3860 MIDDLEFIELD RD, Palo Alto, CA 94303
- 5.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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.
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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
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Achieve Inc. sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 75Very Walkable
- Transit 28Some Transit
- Bike 99Biker’s Paradise
- City Safety: High3,256/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$148,031
Median home value
$1,825,000
Median rent
$2,710/mo
College educated
48.4%
Homeownership
57%
Poverty rate
6.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 94303; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hope Technology SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.8 | PK–12 | 1.8 mi | 78 | Compare → |
| Living Wisdom School of Palo AltoPrivate · tuition | 6.3 | K–12 | 1.9 mi | 72 | Compare → |
| Silicon Valley International SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.4 | PK–12 | 2.3 mi | 585 | Compare → |
| German Intl School of Silicon ValleyPrivate · tuition | 7.0 | PK–12 | 2.9 mi | 464 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Achieve Inc. is listed in Palo Alto, CA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Achieve Inc.
Achieve Inc. is a private school in Palo Alto, CA, serving approximately 56 students in grades 3rd-12th with a 5.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #66 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
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.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (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
- Area population (ZIP 94303)
- 47,123
- Area average commute
- 24.7 min
- Area median age
- 38.1
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 94303; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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