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#1 of 1,787 private schools in CA
Top 1% of private schools
Bowman School
Elementary School · Palo Alto, CA
A private elementary school in Palo Alto, CA serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
4000 TERMAN DR, Palo Alto, CA 94306
- 4.2:1 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 Bowman School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 35Car-Dependent
- Transit 35Some Transit
- Bike 86Very Bikeable
- 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
$186,479
Median home value
$2,000,001
Median rent
$2,927/mo
College educated
80.5%
Homeownership
52.2%
Poverty rate
8.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 94306; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Juana Briones ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 9.1 | K–5 | 0.3 mi | 260 | Compare → |
| Santa Rita ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | K–6 | 0.7 mi | 367 | Compare → |
| Bullis CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 9.7 | K–8 | 0.8 mi | 1,025 | Compare → |
| Barron Park ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 229 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Bowman School is listed in Palo Alto, CA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Bowman School
Bowman School is a private elementary school in Palo Alto, CA, serving approximately 257 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 4.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.3 out of 10 and ranks #1 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bowman School
What grades does Bowman School serve?
Bowman School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Bowman School?
Bowman School has an enrollment of approximately 257 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bowman School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bowman School is 4.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Bowman School rank in CA?
Bowman School ranks #1 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
What is Bowman School's MySchoolScout rating?
Bowman School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Bowman School a private school?
Yes, Bowman School 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 Bowman School a religious school?
No, Bowman School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 257
- Gender Split
- 50% M / 50% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 4.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 61
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 10.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 250 days
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Santa Clara County
- Phone
- (650) 813-9131
- Area population (ZIP 94306)
- 27,527
- Area average commute
- 22.9 min
- Area median age
- 41
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 94306; 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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