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Bbs
Elementary School
1451 Hamilton Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301
Enrollment
14
Student-Teacher
4:1
Grades
Kindergarten – 4th
Enrollment
14
Student-Teacher
4:1
Grades
Kindergarten – 4th
Data vintage
2024-25
Data vintage2024-25
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Bbs
Elementary School in Palo Alto · grades Kindergarten – 4th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Bbs
Bbs is a private elementary school in Palo Alto, CA. Bbs serves approximately 14 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-4th, and has a 4:1 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 14 students, Bbs 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 4:1 students to teachers, Bbs sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Bbs 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 Bbs compares to 12 public schools serving similar grades in Palo Alto, CA
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Bbs (this school) | — |
| Duveneck Elementary | 8.6 |
| Walter Hays Elementary | 8.5 |
| Addison Elementary | 7.8 |
| Ohlone Elementary | 9.3 |
| El Carmelo Elementary | 7.5 |
| Palo Verde Elementary | 9.0 |
| Packard Children's Hospital/Stanford | — |
| Fairmeadow Elementary | 8.9 |
| Herbert Hoover Elementary | 9.2 |
| Barron Park Elementary | 8.7 |
| Greendell | — |
| Juana Briones Elementary | 9.1 |
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
- Kindergarten – 4th
- Enrollment
- 14 students
- Type
- Private
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 4:1
- Address
- 1451 Hamilton Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301
- 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
1451 Hamilton Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Bbs may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Duveneck Elementary (rated 8.6/10, 0.4 miles away). Another option is Walter Hays Elementary (rated 8.5/10, 0.8 miles away). Additionally, Addison Elementary (rated 7.8/10, 0.8 miles away). For more schools in Palo Alto, see our Palo Alto schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 0.9 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 94301 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$235,529
Median Home Value
$2,000,001
Median Rent
$3,290/mo
Population
17,126
College Educated
83.3%
Homeownership
51.6%
Avg Commute
23.7 min
Poverty Rate
4.2%
Median Age
45.4
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Bbs
What grades does Bbs serve?
Bbs serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Bbs?
Bbs has an enrollment of approximately 14 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bbs?
The student-teacher ratio at Bbs is 4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
Is Bbs a private school?
Yes, Bbs 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
- Kindergarten – 4th
- Enrollment
- 14
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- County
- Santa Clara County
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