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#1253 of 1,787 private schools in CA
Cornerstone Learning Foundation
Elementary School · Palo Alto, CA
A private elementary school in Palo Alto, CA serving grades T1 – 4th.
1985 LOUIS RD, Palo Alto, CA 94306
- 4.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
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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
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 50Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 24Minimal 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)
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Cornerstone Learning Foundation is listed in Palo Alto, CA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Cornerstone Learning Foundation
Cornerstone Learning Foundation is a private elementary school in Palo Alto, CA, serving approximately 51 students in grades T1-4th with a 4.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,253 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cornerstone Learning Foundation
What grades does Cornerstone Learning Foundation serve?
Cornerstone Learning Foundation serves students in grades T1 through 4th.
How many students attend Cornerstone Learning Foundation?
Cornerstone Learning Foundation has an enrollment of approximately 51 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cornerstone Learning Foundation?
The student-teacher ratio at Cornerstone Learning Foundation is 4.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Cornerstone Learning Foundation rank in CA?
Cornerstone Learning Foundation ranks #1,253 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
What is Cornerstone Learning Foundation's MySchoolScout rating?
Cornerstone Learning Foundation has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Cornerstone Learning Foundation a private school?
Yes, Cornerstone Learning Foundation 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 Cornerstone Learning Foundation a religious school?
No, Cornerstone Learning Foundation is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- T1 – 4th
- Enrollment
- 51
- Gender Split
- 55% M / 45% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 4.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 6 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Santa Clara County
- Phone
- (650) 215-0208
- 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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