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#747 of 3,177 private schools in CA

Top 24% of private schools

Eastside College Preparatory School

High School

1041 Myrtle Street, East Palo Alto, CA 94303

Private
251
Students
9.8:1
Student-Teacher
9th – 12th
Grades Served
Top 24%
in CA

About Eastside College Preparatory School

Eastside College Preparatory School is a private high school in East Palo Alto, CA 94303. The school serves approximately 251 students in grades 9th – 12th with a student-teacher ratio of 9.8:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 1.7/10, placing it in the 76.5th percentile among private schools in CA — an below average rating overall.

The school scores particularly well in school profile (7.5/10), ranked among private schools in CA. Compared to the 5 public schools in East Palo Alto, Eastside College Preparatory School rates lower overall (1.7 vs 3.6 average).

Compare to Public Schools

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How Eastside College Preparatory School compares to the 5 public schools in East Palo Alto, CA

Student-Teacher Ratio
9.8:1
This School
vs
25.1:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
251
This School
vs
292
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
1.7
This School
vs
3.6
Public Avg

All Schools in East Palo Alto

School Rating
Eastside College Preparatory School (this school) 1.7
East Palo Alto Academy 5.3
Los Robles-Ronald McNair Academy 2.9
Oxford Day Academy 1.0
Cesar Chavez Ravenswood Middle 4.8
Costano Elementary 3.8

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

What 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.

👥 Classroom Attention
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
B 6.1 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 9.8:1
🕐 Instructional Commitment

Data Unavailable

🌍 Diversity & Inclusion

Data Unavailable

📍 Community Context

Data Unavailable

🏛️ School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A- 7.5 / 10
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Enrollment 251
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 45% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 2 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in CA

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Location

1041 Myrtle Street, East Palo Alto, CA 94303

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.2 mi
School Distance Rating
EASTSIDE COLLEGE PREPARATORY SCHOOL East Palo Alto 0.0 mi 1.7
East Palo Alto Academy East Palo Alto 0.0 mi 5.3
THE PRIMARY SCHOOL - EAST PALO ALTO East Palo Alto 0.1 mi 1.7
Los Robles-Ronald McNair Academy East Palo Alto 0.1 mi 2.9
La Scuola International School Silicon Valley East Palo Alto 0.1 mi 1.7
Oxford Day Academy East Palo Alto 0.2 mi 1.0
KIPP Esperanza High Oakland 0.3 mi 7.7
Aspire East Palo Alto Charter Oakland 0.4 mi 1.5
BBS Palo Alto 0.8 mi 8.8
Silicon Valley International School Palo Alto 0.8 mi 8.8
SILICON VALLEY INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL Palo Alto 0.8 mi 8.8
Duveneck Elementary Palo Alto 0.9 mi 8.2
FUSION ACADEMY - PALO ALTO Palo Alto 1.0 mi 8.8
Fusion Academy Palo Alto Palo Alto 1.0 mi 8.8
Costano Elementary East Palo Alto 1.1 mi 3.8
Cesar Chavez Ravenswood Middle East Palo Alto 1.0 mi 4.8
ST ELIZABETH SETON SCHOOL Palo Alto 1.2 mi 8.8
CORNERSTONE LEARNING FOUNDATION Palo Alto 1.3 mi 8.8
St. Elizabeth Seton Palo Alto 1.2 mi 8.8
Open Mind School Menlo Park 1.2 mi 5.8

Similar Schools

Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings

School Rating
EASTSIDE COLLEGE PREPARATORY SCHOOL East Palo Alto, CA 1.7
Everest Public High Redwood City, CA 1.5
Audeo Valley Charter San Diego, CA 2.0
LPS Oakland R & D Campus Oakland, CA 1.4
Nathaniel S. Colley Sr. High Sacramento, CA 2.3
Pathways Academy Charter School - Adult Education Menifee, CA 1.1

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Eastside College Preparatory School

What grades does Eastside College Preparatory School serve?

Eastside College Preparatory School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Eastside College Preparatory School?

Eastside College Preparatory School has an enrollment of approximately 251 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Eastside College Preparatory School?

The student-teacher ratio at Eastside College Preparatory School is 9.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Eastside College Preparatory School rank in CA?

Eastside College Preparatory School is ranked #747 out of 3,177 private schools in CA.

What is Eastside College Preparatory School's MySchoolScout rating?

Eastside College Preparatory School has a composite rating of 1.7 out of 10 on MySchoolScout. This score combines academic performance, student growth, equity, and school environment into a single score.

Is Eastside College Preparatory School a private school?

Yes, Eastside College Preparatory 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
9th – 12th
Enrollment
251
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
26
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
County
San Mateo
Phone
(650) 688-0850
Data Year
2025–2026

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