Excellent
#200 of 3,177 private schools in CA
Top 6% of private schools
Keys Family Day School
Elementary School
2890 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto, CA 94306
About Keys Family Day School
Keys Family Day School is an private elementary school in Palo Alto, CA 94306. The school serves approximately 322 students in grades Kindergarten – 8th with a student-teacher ratio of 7.1:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8/10, placing it in the 93.7th percentile among private schools in CA — an above average rating overall.
The school scores particularly well in classroom attention (7.9/10), ranked among private schools in CA. Compared to the 15 public schools in Palo Alto, Keys Family Day School rates higher overall (8.8 vs 7.9 average).
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow Keys Family Day School compares to 15 public schools serving similar grades in Palo Alto, CA
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Keys Family Day School (this school) | 8.8 |
| El Carmelo Elementary | 5.7 |
| Ohlone Elementary | 8.7 |
| Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle | 7.9 |
| Palo Verde Elementary | 7.9 |
| Fairmeadow Elementary | 7.6 |
| Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle | 8.1 |
| Herbert Hoover Elementary | 8.6 |
| Walter Hays Elementary | 7.1 |
| Barron Park Elementary | 6.8 |
| Duveneck Elementary | 8.2 |
| Greendell | 8.8 |
| Juana Briones Elementary | 8.8 |
| Addison Elementary | 7.4 |
| Ellen Fletcher Middle | 8.2 |
| 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
2890 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto, CA 94306
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.2 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| KEYS FAMILY DAY SCHOOL Palo Alto | 0.0 mi | 8.8 |
| El Carmelo Elementary Palo Alto | 0.4 mi | 5.7 |
| Ohlone Elementary Palo Alto | 0.6 mi | 8.7 |
| Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle Palo Alto | 0.7 mi | 7.9 |
| STRATFORD SCHOOL - PALO ALTO Palo Alto | 0.8 mi | 8.8 |
| Palo Verde Elementary Palo Alto | 0.7 mi | 7.9 |
| Fairmeadow Elementary Palo Alto | 0.8 mi | 7.6 |
| SYNAPSE SCHOOL Palo Alto | 0.7 mi | 8.8 |
| Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle Palo Alto | 0.9 mi | 8.1 |
| CORNERSTONE LEARNING FOUNDATION Palo Alto | 1.0 mi | 8.8 |
| KEYS FAMILY DAY SCHOOL Palo Alto | 1.0 mi | 8.8 |
| HEADSUP CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER PALO ALTO Palo Alto | 1.0 mi | 8.8 |
| EMERSON SCHOOL Palo Alto | 1.0 mi | 8.8 |
| Shalem Palo Alto | 1.2 mi | 8.8 |
| ACHIEVE INC. Palo Alto | 1.0 mi | 8.8 |
| Herbert Hoover Elementary Palo Alto | 1.1 mi | 8.6 |
| THE GIRLS' MIDDLE SCHOOL Palo Alto | 1.0 mi | 8.8 |
| The Girls' Middle School Palo Alto | 1.0 mi | 8.8 |
| Lydian Academy Palo Alto | 1.0 mi | 8.8 |
| Hope Technology Palo Alto | 1.2 mi | 8.8 |
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| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Abraham Lincoln Elementary Costa Mesa, CA | 8.8 |
| Annalee Avenue Elementary Carson, CA | 8.8 |
| BELMONT OAKS ACADEMY Belmont, CA | 8.8 |
| BOWMAN SCHOOL Palo Alto, CA | 8.8 |
| Belmont Oaks Academy Belmont, CA | 8.8 |
| Challenger School - Middlefield Palo Alto, CA | 8.8 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Keys Family Day School
What grades does Keys Family Day School serve?
Keys Family Day School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Keys Family Day School?
Keys Family Day School has an enrollment of approximately 322 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Keys Family Day School?
The student-teacher ratio at Keys Family Day School is 7.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Keys Family Day School rank in CA?
Keys Family Day School is ranked #200 out of 3,177 private schools in CA.
What is Keys Family Day School's MySchoolScout rating?
Keys Family Day 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 Keys Family Day School a private school?
Yes, Keys Family Day 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
- 322
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 46
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- County
- Santa Clara
- Phone
- (650) 328-1711
- Data Year
- 2025–2026
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