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Bowman School
High School
4000 Terman Drive, Palo Alto, CA 94306
Enrollment
247
Student-Teacher
4.3:1
Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
247
Student-Teacher
4.3:1
Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Data vintage
2024-25
Data vintage2024-25
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Bowman School
High School in Palo Alto · grades Kindergarten – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Bowman School
Bowman School is a private high school in Palo Alto, CA. Bowman School serves approximately 247 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-12th, and has a 4.3:1 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 4.3:1 students to teachers, Bowman School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Bowman School 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 Bowman School compares to 17 public schools serving similar grades in Palo Alto, CA
Nearby High Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Bowman School (this school) | — |
| Ellen Fletcher Middle | 9.4 |
| Juana Briones Elementary | 9.1 |
| Henry M. Gunn High | 9.2 |
| Barron Park Elementary | 8.7 |
| Herbert Hoover Elementary | 9.2 |
| Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle | 9.4 |
| Fairmeadow Elementary | 8.9 |
| Greendell | — |
| El Carmelo Elementary | 7.5 |
| Palo Verde Elementary | 9.0 |
| Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle | 9.2 |
| Ohlone Elementary | 9.3 |
| Palo Alto High | 8.7 |
| Walter Hays Elementary | 8.5 |
| Addison Elementary | 7.8 |
| Duveneck Elementary | 8.6 |
| 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
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 247 students
- Type
- Private
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 4.3:1
- Address
- 4000 Terman Drive, Palo Alto, CA 94306
- Phone
- (650) 813-9131
- 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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Location
4000 Terman Drive, Palo Alto, CA 94306
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Bowman School may also want to explore other high schools in the area. Bullis Charter (rated 9.7/10, 0.8 miles away, in nearby Los Altos). Another option is Ellen Fletcher Middle (rated 9.4/10, 0.1 miles away). Additionally, Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle (rated 9.4/10, 1.4 miles away). For more schools in Palo Alto, see our Palo Alto schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.5 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| BOWMAN SCHOOL Palo Alto | 0.0 mi | 9.3 |
| Ellen Fletcher Middle Palo Alto | 0.1 mi | 9.4 |
| Juana Briones Elementary Palo Alto | 0.3 mi | 9.1 |
| Henry M. Gunn High Palo Alto | 0.4 mi | 9.2 |
| Santa Rita Elementary Los Altos | 0.7 mi | 7.8 |
| Shalem Palo Alto | 0.8 mi | — |
| Ardis G. Egan Junior High Los Altos | 0.7 mi | 9.2 |
| KEYS FAMILY DAY SCHOOL Palo Alto | 1.0 mi | 6.7 |
| Barron Park Elementary Palo Alto | 0.9 mi | 8.7 |
| School for Independent Learners Los Altos | 0.8 mi | — |
| SCHOOL FOR INDEPENDENT LEARNERS Los Altos | 0.8 mi | — |
| Bullis Charter Los Altos | 0.8 mi | 9.7 |
| Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle Palo Alto | 1.4 mi | 9.4 |
| Herbert Hoover Elementary Palo Alto | 1.4 mi | 9.2 |
| Gardner Bullis Elementary Los Altos Hills | 1.5 mi | 9.3 |
| Fairmeadow Elementary Palo Alto | 1.5 mi | 8.9 |
| El Carmelo Elementary Palo Alto | 1.6 mi | 7.5 |
| IMAGINATION LAB SCHOOL Palo Alto | 1.5 mi | — |
| GROSSMAN ACADEMY Palo Alto | 1.5 mi | — |
| LIVING WIDSOM HIGH SCHOOL Palo Alto | 1.5 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 Bowman School
What grades does Bowman School serve?
Bowman School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Bowman School?
Bowman School has an enrollment of approximately 247 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bowman School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bowman School is 4.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
Is Bowman School a private school?
Yes, Bowman School 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 – 12th
- Enrollment
- 247
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 4.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 58
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- County
- Santa Clara County
- Phone
- (650) 813-9131
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