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Imagination Lab School
Elementary School
4000 MIDDLEFIELD RD RM I-2, Palo Alto, CA 94303
Enrollment
27
Student-Teacher
4.7:1
Grades
Kindergarten – 7th
Enrollment
27
Student-Teacher
4.7:1
Grades
Kindergarten – 7th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
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Imagination Lab School
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About Imagination Lab School
Imagination Lab School is a private elementary school in Palo Alto, CA. Imagination Lab School serves approximately 27 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-7th, and has a 4.7:1 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 27 students, Imagination Lab 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 4.7:1 students to teachers, Imagination Lab School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Imagination Lab 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.
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Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Imagination Lab School (this school) | — |
| Greendell | — |
| Herbert Hoover Elementary | 9.2 |
| Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle | 9.4 |
| Fairmeadow Elementary | 8.9 |
| Palo Verde Elementary | 9.0 |
| Juana Briones Elementary | 9.1 |
| El Carmelo Elementary | 7.5 |
| Ellen Fletcher Middle | 9.4 |
| Barron Park Elementary | 8.7 |
| Ohlone Elementary | 9.3 |
| Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle | 9.2 |
| Walter Hays Elementary | 8.5 |
| Duveneck Elementary | 8.6 |
| Addison Elementary | 7.8 |
| 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 – 7th
- Enrollment
- 27 students
- Type
- Private
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 4.7:1
- Address
- 4000 MIDDLEFIELD RD RM I-2, Palo Alto, CA 94303
- Phone
- (650) 460-8940
- 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
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Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
4000 MIDDLEFIELD RD RM I-2, Palo Alto, CA 94303
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Imagination Lab School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Herbert Hoover Elementary (rated 9.2/10, 0.3 miles away). Another option is Palo Verde Elementary (rated 9.0/10, 1.0 miles away). Additionally, Fairmeadow Elementary (rated 8.9/10, 0.6 miles away). For more schools in Palo Alto, see our Palo Alto schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.0 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| GROSSMAN ACADEMY Palo Alto | 0.0 mi | — |
| LIVING WIDSOM HIGH SCHOOL Palo Alto | 0.0 mi | — |
| Imagination Lab School Palo Alto | 0.1 mi | — |
| Greendell Palo Alto | 0.2 mi | — |
| Challenger School - Middlefield Palo Alto | 0.3 mi | — |
| ATHENA ACADEMY Palo Alto | 0.3 mi | 6.2 |
| Athena Academy Palo Alto | 0.3 mi | — |
| Gideon Hausner Jewish Day School Palo Alto | 0.4 mi | — |
| GIDEON HAUSNER JEWISH DAY SCHOOL Palo Alto | 0.4 mi | 7.2 |
| ACHIEVE INC. Palo Alto | 0.4 mi | 8.2 |
| Herbert Hoover Elementary Palo Alto | 0.3 mi | 9.2 |
| MEIRA ACADEMY Palo Alto | 0.5 mi | — |
| The Kehillah School Palo Alto | 0.6 mi | — |
| KEHILLAH JEWISH HIGH SCHOOL Palo Alto | 0.6 mi | 5.9 |
| Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle Palo Alto | 0.6 mi | 9.4 |
| PALO ALTO PREPARATORY SCHOOL Mountain View | 0.6 mi | 6.3 |
| Fairmeadow Elementary Palo Alto | 0.6 mi | 8.9 |
| Monta Loma Elementary Mountain View | 0.8 mi | 7.9 |
| Palo Verde Elementary Palo Alto | 1.0 mi | 9.0 |
| WALDORF SCHOOL-PENINSULA Mountain View | 1.0 mi | 8.5 |
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 Imagination Lab School
What grades does Imagination Lab School serve?
Imagination Lab School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 7th.
How many students attend Imagination Lab School?
Imagination Lab School has an enrollment of approximately 27 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Imagination Lab School?
The student-teacher ratio at Imagination Lab School is 4.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
Is Imagination Lab School a private school?
Yes, Imagination Lab 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 Imagination Lab School a religious school?
No, Imagination Lab School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 7th
- Enrollment
- 27
- Gender Split
- 41% M / 59% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 4.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 6.2 hours
- Days Per Year
- 175 days
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Santa Clara County
- Phone
- (650) 460-8940
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