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Headsup Child Development Center Palo Alto
Elementary School
2800 W BAYSHORE RD, Palo Alto, CA 94303
Enrollment
14
Student-Teacher
8.8:1
Grades
Kindergarten – Kindergarten
Enrollment
14
Student-Teacher
8.8:1
Grades
Kindergarten – Kindergarten
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
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Headsup Child Development Center Palo Alto
Elementary School in Palo Alto · grades Kindergarten – Kindergarten. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Headsup Child Development Center Palo Alto
Headsup Child Development Center Palo Alto is a private elementary school in Palo Alto, CA. Headsup Child Development Center Palo Alto serves approximately 14 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-Kindergarten, and has a 8.8:1 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 14 students, Headsup Child Development Center Palo Alto 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 8.8:1 students to teachers, Headsup Child Development Center Palo Alto sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Headsup Child Development Center Palo Alto 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.
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Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Headsup Child Development Center Palo Alto (this school) | — |
| Ohlone Elementary | 9.3 |
| Palo Verde Elementary | 9.0 |
| Duveneck Elementary | 8.6 |
| El Carmelo Elementary | 7.5 |
| Fairmeadow Elementary | 8.9 |
| Walter Hays Elementary | 8.5 |
| Herbert Hoover Elementary | 9.2 |
| Addison Elementary | 7.8 |
| Greendell | — |
| Barron Park Elementary | 8.7 |
| Juana Briones Elementary | 9.1 |
| 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 – Kindergarten
- Enrollment
- 14 students
- Type
- Private
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.8:1
- Address
- 2800 W BAYSHORE RD, Palo Alto, CA 94303
- Phone
- (650) 424-1221
- 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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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 Headsup Child Development Center Palo Alto may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Ohlone Elementary (rated 9.3/10, 0.4 miles away). Another option is Palo Verde Elementary (rated 9.0/10, 0.8 miles away). Additionally, Fairmeadow Elementary (rated 8.9/10, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| EMERSON SCHOOL 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 Headsup Child Development Center Palo Alto
What grades does Headsup Child Development Center Palo Alto serve?
Headsup Child Development Center Palo Alto serves students in grades Kindergarten through Kindergarten.
How many students attend Headsup Child Development Center Palo Alto?
Headsup Child Development Center Palo Alto has an enrollment of approximately 14 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Headsup Child Development Center Palo Alto?
The student-teacher ratio at Headsup Child Development Center Palo Alto is 8.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
Is Headsup Child Development Center Palo Alto a private school?
Yes, Headsup Child Development Center Palo Alto 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 Headsup Child Development Center Palo Alto a religious school?
No, Headsup Child Development Center Palo Alto is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – Kindergarten
- Enrollment
- 14
- Gender Split
- 57% M / 43% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 9 hours
- Days Per Year
- 252 days
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Santa Clara County
- Phone
- (650) 424-1221
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