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Kids Connection Elementary

Elementary School

1998 BEACH PARK BLVD, Foster City, CA 94404

Private

Enrollment

232

Student-Teacher

14.5:1

Score

5.6

Grades

Kindergarten – 5th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

California private schools

#1,318 of 1,787

In Foster City

#2 of 2

public schools

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Kids Connection Elementary

5.6/10

Elementary School in Foster City · grades Kindergarten – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About Kids Connection Elementary

Kids Connection Elementary is a private elementary school in Foster City, CA. Kids Connection Elementary serves approximately 232 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio. Kids Connection Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,318 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

How it compares0.6 pts below CA schools
  • This school 5.6 · Average
  • CA avg 6.2

What Parents Should Know

Kids Connection Elementary 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.

Compare to Public Schools

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How Kids Connection Elementary compares to the 5 public schools in Foster City, CA

Student-Teacher Ratio
14.5:1
This School
vs
22.1:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
232
This School
vs
545
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
5.6
This School
vs
8.1
Public Avg

Student Demographics

Asian 72.4% vs 0%
White 25.9% vs 0%
Black 0.9% vs 0%
Hispanic 0.9% vs 0%
Kids Connection Elementary Foster City Public Avg

All Schools in Foster City

School Rating
Kids Connection Elementary (this school) 5.6
Audubon Elementary 8.6
Brewer Island Elementary 8.7
Bowditch Middle 9.2
Beach Park Elementary 5.3
Foster City Elementary 8.9

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

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)
B- 4.8 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 14.5:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B 6.1 / 10
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School Day Length 6.8 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,224
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B- 4.7 / 10
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Diversity Index 41%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

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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Enrollment 232
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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

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Asian 72.4%
White 25.9%
Black 0.9%
Hispanic 0.9%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

1998 BEACH PARK BLVD, Foster City, CA 94404

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Kids Connection Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Parkside Montessori (rated 9.1/10, 1.8 miles away, in nearby San Mateo), which scores notably higher. Another option is George Hall Elementary (rated 9.0/10, 2.6 miles away, in nearby San Mateo), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Foster City Elementary (rated 8.9/10, 1.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Foster City, see our Foster City schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 3.0 mi
School Distance Rating
Kids' Connection Foster City 0.0 mi
Audubon Elementary Foster City 0.4 mi 8.6
Brewer Island Elementary Foster City 0.6 mi 8.7
Ronald C. Wornick Jewish Day School Foster City 0.7 mi
RONALD C WORNICK JEWISH DAY SCHOOL Foster City 0.8 mi 7.5
Fusion Academy San Mateo-Foster City San Mateo 1.1 mi
FUSION ACADEMY SAN MATEO FOSTER CITY San Mateo 1.1 mi 7.3
Bowditch Middle Foster City 1.2 mi 9.2
Beach Park Elementary Foster City 1.4 mi 5.3
Foster City Elementary Foster City 1.7 mi 8.9
Bayside Academy San Mateo 1.7 mi 7.2
Redwood Shores Elementary Redwood City 2.1 mi 8.0
Parkside Montessori San Mateo 1.8 mi 9.1
LEAD Elementary San Mateo 2.0 mi 3.5
Design Tech High Redwood City 2.6 mi 9.2
Fiesta Gardens International Elementary San Mateo 2.3 mi 5.9
George Hall Elementary San Mateo 2.6 mi 9.0
Sandpiper Elementary Redwood City 2.7 mi 7.4
THE NUEVA SCHOOL San Mateo 2.6 mi 7.4
San Mateo County Special Education Redwood City 3.0 mi 4.1

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 94404 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$182,417

Median Home Value

$1,682,700

Median Rent

$3,501/mo

Population

35,950

College Educated

74.5%

Homeownership

51.1%

Avg Commute

30.2 min

Poverty Rate

4.7%

Median Age

40.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Kids Connection Elementary

What grades does Kids Connection Elementary serve?

Kids Connection Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Kids Connection Elementary?

Kids Connection Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 232 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Kids Connection Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Kids Connection Elementary is 14.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Kids Connection Elementary rank in CA?

Kids Connection Elementary ranks #1,318 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

What is Kids Connection Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Kids Connection Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Kids Connection Elementary a private school?

Yes, Kids Connection Elementary 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 Kids Connection Elementary a religious school?

No, Kids Connection Elementary is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
45 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
66 Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
232
Gender Split
51% M / 49% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
16
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
6.8 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
San Mateo County

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