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#186 of 1,787 private schools in CA

Top 10% of private schools

Hillbrook School

Elementary School · Los Gatos, CA

A private elementary school in Los Gatos, CA serving grades Pre-K – 8th.

Private

300 MARCHMONT DR, Los Gatos, CA 95032

  • 6.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

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)
A8.6 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio6.8:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C+4.4 / 10
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School Day Length7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,162
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A-8.0 / 10
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Diversity Index65%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A-8.1 / 10
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Enrollment341
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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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Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Hillbrook School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the San Jose map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 16Car-Dependent
  • Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,593/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Los Gatos), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$195,188

Median home value

$2,000,001

Median rent

$3,123/mo

College educated

75.9%

Homeownership

62.8%

Poverty rate

3.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95032; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White51.3%
Two or More20.5%
Asian19.1%
Hispanic7.0%
Black2.1%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Blossom Hill ElementaryEnrollment path unverified8.1K–50.5 mi489Compare →
Louise Van Meter ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.8K–50.7 mi495Compare →
Alta Vista ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.6K–51.1 mi576Compare →
Carlton ElementaryEnrollment path unverified8.3K–51.5 mi662Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Hillbrook School is listed in Los Gatos, CA; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Hillbrook School

Hillbrook School is a private elementary school in Los Gatos, CA, serving approximately 341 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 6.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #186 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Hillbrook School

What grades does Hillbrook School serve?

Hillbrook School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Hillbrook School?

Hillbrook School has an enrollment of approximately 341 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Hillbrook School?

The student-teacher ratio at Hillbrook School is 6.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Hillbrook School rank in CA?

Hillbrook School ranks #186 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

What is Hillbrook School's MySchoolScout rating?

Hillbrook School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Hillbrook School a private school?

Yes, Hillbrook 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 Hillbrook School a religious school?

No, Hillbrook School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
341
Gender Split
55% M / 45% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
6.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
50
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
166 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Santa Clara County
Area population (ZIP 95032)
27,682
Area average commute
28.7 min
Area median age
44.6
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 95032; 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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