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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

Private
322
Students
7.1:1
Student-Teacher
Kindergarten – 8th
Grades Served
Top 6%
in CA

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

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How Keys Family Day School compares to 15 public schools serving similar grades in Palo Alto, CA

Student-Teacher Ratio
7.1:1
This School
vs
17.6:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
322
This School
vs
386
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
8.8
This School
vs
7.9
Public Avg

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.

Score Breakdown

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)
A- 7.9 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 7.1:1
🕐 Instructional Commitment

Data Unavailable

🌍 Diversity & Inclusion

Data Unavailable

📍 Community Context

Data Unavailable

🏛️ School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A- 7.5 / 10
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Enrollment 322
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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

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

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
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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.

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
Data Year
2025–2026

How We Rate Schools

Our ratings combine academic performance, growth, equity, and school environment into a single 1-10 score using publicly available data.

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Data Sources: School Info: NCES PSS (SY 2024-25) Ratings: MySchoolScout (2024) Full data source details