Excellent
#1103 of 3,177 private schools in CA
Top 35% of private schools
Imagination Lab School
Elementary School
4050 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto, CA 94303
About Imagination Lab School
Imagination Lab School is an private elementary school in Palo Alto, CA 94303. The school serves approximately 39 students in grades Kindergarten – 8th with a student-teacher ratio of 6.5:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8/10, placing it in the 65.3th percentile among private schools in CA — an above average rating overall.
The school scores particularly well in classroom attention (8.3/10), ranked among private schools in CA. Compared to the 15 public schools in Palo Alto, Imagination Lab School rates higher overall (8.8 vs 7.9 average).
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow Imagination Lab School compares to 15 public schools serving similar grades in Palo Alto, CA
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Imagination Lab School (this school) | 8.8 |
| Greendell | 8.8 |
| Herbert Hoover Elementary | 8.6 |
| Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle | 8.1 |
| Fairmeadow Elementary | 7.6 |
| Palo Verde Elementary | 7.9 |
| El Carmelo Elementary | 5.7 |
| Juana Briones Elementary | 8.8 |
| Ellen Fletcher Middle | 8.2 |
| Barron Park Elementary | 6.8 |
| Ohlone Elementary | 8.7 |
| Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle | 7.9 |
| Walter Hays Elementary | 7.1 |
| Duveneck Elementary | 8.2 |
| Addison Elementary | 7.4 |
| Packard Children's Hospital/Stanford | 8.8 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
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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
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Location
4050 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto, CA 94303
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.1 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| IMAGINATION LAB SCHOOL Palo Alto | 0.1 mi | 8.8 |
| GROSSMAN ACADEMY Palo Alto | 0.1 mi | 8.8 |
| LIVING WIDSOM HIGH SCHOOL Palo Alto | 0.1 mi | 8.8 |
| Greendell Palo Alto | 0.2 mi | 8.8 |
| Challenger School - Middlefield Palo Alto | 0.3 mi | 8.8 |
| ATHENA ACADEMY Palo Alto | 0.3 mi | 8.8 |
| Athena Academy Palo Alto | 0.3 mi | 8.8 |
| Gideon Hausner Jewish Day School Palo Alto | 0.4 mi | 8.8 |
| ACHIEVE INC. Palo Alto | 0.4 mi | 8.8 |
| GIDEON HAUSNER JEWISH DAY SCHOOL Palo Alto | 0.4 mi | 8.8 |
| Herbert Hoover Elementary Palo Alto | 0.4 mi | 8.6 |
| MEIRA ACADEMY Palo Alto | 0.4 mi | 8.8 |
| The Kehillah School Palo Alto | 0.5 mi | 8.8 |
| KEHILLAH JEWISH HIGH SCHOOL Palo Alto | 0.5 mi | 8.8 |
| PALO ALTO PREPARATORY SCHOOL Mountain View | 0.5 mi | 6.9 |
| Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle Palo Alto | 0.6 mi | 8.1 |
| Fairmeadow Elementary Palo Alto | 0.6 mi | 7.6 |
| Monta Loma Elementary Mountain View | 0.8 mi | 6.7 |
| Palo Verde Elementary Palo Alto | 1.0 mi | 7.9 |
| WALDORF SCHOOL-PENINSULA Mountain View | 1.1 mi | 6.9 |
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| ARBOR BAY SCHOOL San Carlos, CA | 8.8 |
| Arbor Bay San Carlos, CA | 8.8 |
| Athena Academy Palo Alto, CA | 8.8 |
| CORNERSTONE LEARNING FOUNDATION Palo Alto, CA | 8.8 |
| Casterlin Elementary Blocksburg, CA | 8.8 |
| IMAGINATION LAB SCHOOL Palo Alto, CA | 8.8 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Imagination Lab School
What grades does Imagination Lab School serve?
Imagination Lab School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Imagination Lab School?
Imagination Lab School has an enrollment of approximately 39 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Imagination Lab School?
The student-teacher ratio at Imagination Lab School is 6.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Imagination Lab School rank in CA?
Imagination Lab School is ranked #1103 out of 3,177 private schools in CA.
What is Imagination Lab School's MySchoolScout rating?
Imagination Lab School has a composite rating of 8.8 out of 10 on MySchoolScout. This score combines academic performance, student growth, equity, and school environment into a single score.
Is Imagination Lab School a private school?
Yes, Imagination Lab 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
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 39
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- County
- Santa Clara
- Phone
- (650) 460-8940
- Data Year
- 2025–2026
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