Excellent
#396 of 3,177 private schools in CA
Top 12% of private schools
Athena Academy
Elementary School
525 San Antonio Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94306
About Athena Academy
Athena Academy is an private elementary school in Palo Alto, CA 94306. The school serves approximately 49 students in grades 1st – 8th with a student-teacher ratio of 3.5:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8/10, placing it in the 87.6th percentile among private schools in CA — an above average rating overall.
The school scores particularly well in classroom attention (9.6/10), ranked among private schools in CA. Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $186,479, where 81% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Compared to the 14 public schools in Palo Alto, Athena Academy rates higher overall (8.8 vs 7.8 average).
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow Athena Academy compares to 14 public schools serving similar grades in Palo Alto, CA
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Athena Academy (this school) | 8.8 |
| Herbert Hoover Elementary | 8.6 |
| Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle | 8.1 |
| Fairmeadow Elementary | 7.6 |
| Palo Verde Elementary | 7.9 |
| Juana Briones Elementary | 8.8 |
| Ellen Fletcher Middle | 8.2 |
| El Carmelo Elementary | 5.7 |
| Barron Park Elementary | 6.8 |
| Ohlone Elementary | 8.7 |
| Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle | 7.9 |
| Walter Hays Elementary | 7.1 |
| Duveneck Elementary | 8.2 |
| Addison Elementary | 7.4 |
| Packard Children's Hospital/Stanford | 8.8 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 45% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 2 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in CA
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Location
525 San Antonio Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94306
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.2 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| ATHENA ACADEMY Palo Alto | 0.1 mi | 8.8 |
| GIDEON HAUSNER JEWISH DAY SCHOOL Palo Alto | 0.1 mi | 8.8 |
| Gideon Hausner Jewish Day School Palo Alto | 0.1 mi | 8.8 |
| Greendell Palo Alto | 0.1 mi | 8.8 |
| IMAGINATION LAB SCHOOL Palo Alto | 0.3 mi | 8.8 |
| GROSSMAN ACADEMY Palo Alto | 0.3 mi | 8.8 |
| LIVING WIDSOM HIGH SCHOOL Palo Alto | 0.3 mi | 8.8 |
| Imagination Lab School Palo Alto | 0.3 mi | 8.8 |
| PALO ALTO PREPARATORY SCHOOL Mountain View | 0.4 mi | 6.9 |
| Monta Loma Elementary Mountain View | 0.5 mi | 6.7 |
| Challenger School - Middlefield Palo Alto | 0.6 mi | 8.8 |
| MEIRA ACADEMY Palo Alto | 0.6 mi | 8.8 |
| Herbert Hoover Elementary Palo Alto | 0.6 mi | 8.6 |
| The Kehillah School Palo Alto | 0.7 mi | 8.8 |
| KEHILLAH JEWISH HIGH SCHOOL Palo Alto | 0.8 mi | 8.8 |
| ACHIEVE INC. Palo Alto | 0.7 mi | 8.8 |
| WALDORF SCHOOL-PENINSULA Mountain View | 0.7 mi | 6.9 |
| Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle Palo Alto | 0.9 mi | 8.1 |
| Fairmeadow Elementary Palo Alto | 0.9 mi | 7.6 |
| MOUNTAIN VIEW-LOS ALTOS MONTESSORI CHILDRENS CTR Mountain View | 1.2 mi | 6.9 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 94306 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$186,479
Median Home Value
$2,000,001
Median Rent
$2,927/mo
Population
27,527
College Educated
80.5%
Homeownership
52.2%
Avg Commute
22.9 min
Poverty Rate
8.7%
Median Age
41
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| Casterlin Elementary Blocksburg, CA | 8.8 |
| Imagination Lab School Palo Alto, CA | 8.8 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Athena Academy
What grades does Athena Academy serve?
Athena Academy serves students in grades 1st through 8th.
How many students attend Athena Academy?
Athena Academy has an enrollment of approximately 49 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Athena Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Athena Academy is 3.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Athena Academy rank in CA?
Athena Academy is ranked #396 out of 3,177 private schools in CA.
What is Athena Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Athena Academy has a composite rating of 8.8 out of 10 on MySchoolScout. This score combines academic performance, student growth, equity, and school environment into a single score.
Is Athena Academy a private school?
Yes, Athena Academy is a private coeducational school. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2024-25)
- Grades
- 1st – 8th
- Enrollment
- 49
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 3.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- County
- Santa Clara
- Phone
- (650) 543-4560
- Data Year
- 2025–2026
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