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Emerson School
Middle School
2800 W BAYSHORE RD, Palo Alto, CA 94303
Enrollment
26
Student-Teacher
3.8:1
Grades
1st – 7th
Enrollment
26
Student-Teacher
3.8:1
Grades
1st – 7th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
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Emerson School
Middle School in Palo Alto · grades 1st – 7th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Emerson School
Emerson School is a private middle school in Palo Alto, CA. Emerson School serves approximately 26 students, and covers grades 1st-7th, and has a 3.8:1 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 26 students, Emerson School 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 3.8:1 students to teachers, Emerson School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Emerson 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 Emerson School compares to 14 public schools serving similar grades in Palo Alto, CA
Student Demographics
Nearby Middle Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Emerson School (this school) | — |
| Ohlone Elementary | 9.3 |
| Palo Verde Elementary | 9.0 |
| Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle | 9.2 |
| Duveneck Elementary | 8.6 |
| El Carmelo Elementary | 7.5 |
| Fairmeadow Elementary | 8.9 |
| Walter Hays Elementary | 8.5 |
| Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle | 9.4 |
| Herbert Hoover Elementary | 9.2 |
| Addison Elementary | 7.8 |
| Barron Park Elementary | 8.7 |
| Juana Briones Elementary | 9.1 |
| Ellen Fletcher Middle | 9.4 |
| 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
- 1st – 7th
- Enrollment
- 26 students
- Type
- Private
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 3.8:1
- Address
- 2800 W BAYSHORE RD, Palo Alto, CA 94303
- Phone
- (650) 856-1267
- Data Year
- SY 2021-22
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.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
2800 W BAYSHORE RD, Palo Alto, CA 94303
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Emerson School may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle (rated 9.2/10, 1.0 miles away). Additionally, THE GIRLS' MIDDLE SCHOOL (rated 7.6/10, 0.6 miles away). For more schools in Palo Alto, see our Palo Alto schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.5 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| HEADSUP CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER PALO ALTO Palo Alto | 0.0 mi | — |
| Hope Technology Palo Alto | 0.3 mi | — |
| HOPE TECHNOLOGY SCHOOL Palo Alto | 0.3 mi | 7.8 |
| Ohlone Elementary Palo Alto | 0.4 mi | 9.3 |
| THE GIRLS' MIDDLE SCHOOL Palo Alto | 0.6 mi | 7.6 |
| The Girls' Middle School Palo Alto | 0.6 mi | — |
| Fusion Academy Palo Alto Palo Alto | 0.7 mi | — |
| FUSION ACADEMY - PALO ALTO Palo Alto | 0.7 mi | 6.4 |
| Palo Verde Elementary Palo Alto | 0.8 mi | 9.0 |
| SILICON VALLEY INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL Palo Alto | 0.8 mi | 7.4 |
| Silicon Valley International School Palo Alto | 0.8 mi | — |
| STRATFORD SCHOOL - PALO ALTO Palo Alto | 0.8 mi | 7.3 |
| KEYS FAMILY DAY SCHOOL Palo Alto | 1.0 mi | 7.7 |
| Keys Family Day School Palo Alto | 1.0 mi | — |
| CORNERSTONE LEARNING FOUNDATION Palo Alto | 0.8 mi | 5.7 |
| Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle Palo Alto | 1.0 mi | 9.2 |
| Duveneck Elementary Palo Alto | 1.1 mi | 8.6 |
| Fairmeadow Elementary Palo Alto | 1.4 mi | 8.9 |
| El Carmelo Elementary Palo Alto | 1.4 mi | 7.5 |
| ACHIEVE INC. Palo Alto | 1.5 mi | 8.2 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 94303 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$148,031
Median Home Value
$1,825,000
Median Rent
$2,710/mo
Population
47,123
College Educated
48.4%
Homeownership
57%
Avg Commute
24.7 min
Poverty Rate
6.6%
Median Age
38.1
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Emerson School
What grades does Emerson School serve?
Emerson School serves students in grades 1st through 7th.
How many students attend Emerson School?
Emerson School has an enrollment of approximately 26 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Emerson School?
The student-teacher ratio at Emerson School is 3.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
Is Emerson School a private school?
Yes, Emerson 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 Emerson School a religious school?
No, Emerson School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- 1st – 7th
- Enrollment
- 26
- Gender Split
- 42% M / 58% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 3.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 9 hours
- Days Per Year
- 250 days
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Santa Clara County
- Phone
- (650) 856-1267
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