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#1435 of 1,787 private schools in CA
Heritage Academy
Elementary School
858 UNIVERSITY AVE, Los Altos, CA 94024
Enrollment
67
Student-Teacher
11.4:1
Score
5.3
Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Enrollment
67
Student-Teacher
11.4:1
Score
5.3
Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
California private schools
#1,435 of 1,787
In Los Altos
#5 of 6
public schools
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Heritage Academy
Elementary School in Los Altos · grades Kindergarten – 6th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Heritage Academy
Heritage Academy is a private elementary school in Los Altos, CA. Heritage Academy serves approximately 67 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-6th, and has a 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio. Heritage Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,435 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
- This school 5.3 · Average
- CA avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
At 67 students, Heritage Academy 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.
Heritage Academy 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 Heritage Academy compares to 7 public schools serving similar grades in Los Altos, CA
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Heritage Academy (this school) | 5.3 |
| Covington Elementary | 9.4 |
| Loyola Elementary | 9.1 |
| Almond Elementary | 8.8 |
| Santa Rita Elementary | 7.8 |
| Bullis Charter | 9.7 |
| Oak Avenue Elementary | 9.2 |
| Montclaire Elementary | 8.7 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
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
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
858 UNIVERSITY AVE, Los Altos, CA 94024
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Heritage Academy may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Springer Elementary (rated 9.5/10, 0.9 miles away, in nearby Mountain View), which scores notably higher. Another option is Covington Elementary (rated 9.4/10, 0.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Gardner Bullis Elementary (rated 9.3/10, 1.5 miles away, in nearby Los Altos Hills), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Los Altos, see our Los Altos schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.7 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| VENTANA SCHOOL Los Altos | 0.3 mi | 7.4 |
| Covington Elementary Los Altos | 0.4 mi | 9.4 |
| Ventana School Los Altos | 0.4 mi | — |
| Pinewood Private–Lower Campus Los Altos | 0.4 mi | — |
| ST NICHOLAS CATHOLIC SCHOOL Los Altos Hills | 0.5 mi | 5.7 |
| LOS ALTOS CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS Los Altos Hills | 0.7 mi | 7.5 |
| Springer Elementary Mountain View | 0.9 mi | 9.5 |
| Loyola Elementary Los Altos | 1.0 mi | 9.1 |
| Almond Elementary Los Altos | 1.3 mi | 8.8 |
| Canterbury Christian School Los Altos | 1.3 mi | — |
| Los Altos High Los Altos | 1.4 mi | 9.0 |
| ST FRANCIS HIGH SCHOOL Mountain View | 1.3 mi | 5.7 |
| Gardner Bullis Elementary Los Altos Hills | 1.5 mi | 9.3 |
| ST PAUL LUTHERAN CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER Mountain View | 1.7 mi | — |
| Waldorf School of the Peninsula Los Altos | 1.8 mi | — |
| WALDORF SCHOOL OF THE PENINSULA Los Altos | 1.8 mi | 5.9 |
| Georgina P. Blach Junior High Los Altos | 1.5 mi | 8.6 |
| ST JOSEPH SCHOOL MOUNTAIN VIEW Mountain View | 1.7 mi | 7.0 |
| MIRAMONTE SCHOOL Los Altos | 1.6 mi | 7.8 |
| Isaac Newton Graham Middle Mountain View | 1.7 mi | 8.8 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 94024 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$250,001
Median Home Value
$2,000,001
Median Rent
$3,501/mo
Population
23,673
College Educated
85.1%
Homeownership
88.1%
Avg Commute
24.4 min
Poverty Rate
2.8%
Median Age
47.8
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Heritage Academy
What grades does Heritage Academy serve?
Heritage Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Heritage Academy?
Heritage Academy has an enrollment of approximately 67 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Heritage Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Heritage Academy is 11.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Heritage Academy rank in CA?
Heritage Academy ranks #1,435 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
What is Heritage Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Heritage Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Heritage Academy a private school?
Yes, Heritage Academy is a private coeducational school with a Christian, no specific denomination affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Heritage Academy a religious school?
Heritage Academy has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 67
- Gender Split
- 42% M / 58% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Christian, no specific denomination
- School Day
- 6.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 165 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Santa Clara County
- Phone
- (650) 641-0280
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