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Athena Academy
Elementary School
525 San Antonio Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94306
Enrollment
49
Student-Teacher
3.5:1
Grades
1st – 8th
Enrollment
49
Student-Teacher
3.5:1
Grades
1st – 8th
Data vintage
2024-25
Data vintage2024-25
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Athena Academy
Elementary School in Palo Alto · grades 1st – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Athena Academy
Athena Academy is a private elementary school in Palo Alto, CA. Athena Academy serves approximately 49 students, and covers grades 1st-8th, and has a 3.5:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly.
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What Parents Should Know
At 49 students, Athena Academy 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 3.5:1 students to teachers, Athena Academy sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Athena Academy 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 Athena Academy compares to 14 public schools serving similar grades in Palo Alto, CA
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Athena Academy (this school) | — |
| Herbert Hoover Elementary | 9.2 |
| Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle | 9.4 |
| Fairmeadow Elementary | 8.9 |
| Palo Verde Elementary | 9.0 |
| Juana Briones Elementary | 9.1 |
| Ellen Fletcher Middle | 9.4 |
| El Carmelo Elementary | 7.5 |
| Barron Park Elementary | 8.7 |
| Ohlone Elementary | 9.3 |
| Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle | 9.2 |
| Walter Hays Elementary | 8.5 |
| Duveneck Elementary | 8.6 |
| 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.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- 1st – 8th
- Enrollment
- 49 students
- Type
- Private
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 3.5:1
- Address
- 525 San Antonio Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94306
- Phone
- (650) 543-4560
- Data Year
- SY 2024-25
Why doesn't this school have a score?
We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. Private schools in CA aren't required to report standardized test scores to the state, which limits the data available for our rating model.
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Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Location
525 San Antonio Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94306
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Athena Academy may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Herbert Hoover Elementary (rated 9.2/10, 0.6 miles away). Another option is Fairmeadow Elementary (rated 8.9/10, 0.9 miles away). Additionally, Monta Loma Elementary (rated 7.9/10, 0.5 miles away, in nearby Mountain View). For more schools in Palo Alto, see our Palo Alto schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.2 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| ATHENA ACADEMY Palo Alto | 0.1 mi | 6.2 |
| GIDEON HAUSNER JEWISH DAY SCHOOL Palo Alto | 0.1 mi | 7.2 |
| Gideon Hausner Jewish Day School Palo Alto | 0.1 mi | — |
| Greendell Palo Alto | 0.1 mi | — |
| IMAGINATION LAB SCHOOL Palo Alto | 0.3 mi | — |
| GROSSMAN ACADEMY Palo Alto | 0.3 mi | — |
| LIVING WIDSOM HIGH SCHOOL Palo Alto | 0.3 mi | — |
| Imagination Lab School Palo Alto | 0.3 mi | — |
| PALO ALTO PREPARATORY SCHOOL Mountain View | 0.4 mi | 6.3 |
| Monta Loma Elementary Mountain View | 0.5 mi | 7.9 |
| Challenger School - Middlefield Palo Alto | 0.6 mi | — |
| MEIRA ACADEMY Palo Alto | 0.6 mi | — |
| Herbert Hoover Elementary Palo Alto | 0.6 mi | 9.2 |
| The Kehillah School Palo Alto | 0.7 mi | — |
| KEHILLAH JEWISH HIGH SCHOOL Palo Alto | 0.8 mi | 5.9 |
| ACHIEVE INC. Palo Alto | 0.7 mi | 8.2 |
| WALDORF SCHOOL-PENINSULA Mountain View | 0.7 mi | 8.5 |
| Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle Palo Alto | 0.9 mi | 9.4 |
| Fairmeadow Elementary Palo Alto | 0.9 mi | 8.9 |
| MOUNTAIN VIEW-LOS ALTOS MONTESSORI CHILDRENS CTR Mountain View | 1.2 mi | — |
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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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.
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 County
- Phone
- (650) 543-4560
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