Excellent
#624 of 3,177 private schools in CA
Top 20% of private schools
Living Wisdom School of Palo Alto
High School
456 College Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94306
About Living Wisdom School of Palo Alto
Living Wisdom School of Palo Alto is a private high school in Palo Alto, CA 94306. The school serves approximately 76 students in grades Kindergarten – 12th with a student-teacher ratio of 6.6:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8/10, placing it in the 80.4th 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 17 public schools in Palo Alto, Living Wisdom School of Palo Alto rates higher overall (8.8 vs 7.8 average).
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BetaHow Living Wisdom School of Palo Alto compares to 17 public schools serving similar grades in Palo Alto, CA
Nearby High Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Living Wisdom School of Palo Alto (this school) | 8.8 |
| Palo Alto High | 6.5 |
| El Carmelo Elementary | 5.7 |
| Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle | 7.9 |
| Barron Park Elementary | 6.8 |
| Walter Hays Elementary | 7.1 |
| Addison Elementary | 7.4 |
| Ohlone Elementary | 8.7 |
| Packard Children's Hospital/Stanford | 8.8 |
| Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle | 8.1 |
| Fairmeadow Elementary | 7.6 |
| Juana Briones Elementary | 8.8 |
| Duveneck Elementary | 8.2 |
| Palo Verde Elementary | 7.9 |
| Herbert Hoover Elementary | 8.6 |
| Henry M. Gunn High | 7.6 |
| Ellen Fletcher Middle | 8.2 |
| Greendell | 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
456 College Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94306
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.3 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| LIVING WISDOM SCHOOL OF PALO ALTO Palo Alto | 0.0 mi | 8.8 |
| CASA DEI BAMBINI SCHOOL Palo Alto | 0.0 mi | 8.8 |
| Lydian Academy Palo Alto | 0.2 mi | 8.8 |
| SYNAPSE SCHOOL Palo Alto | 0.6 mi | 8.8 |
| Escondido Elementary Stanford | 0.7 mi | 8.5 |
| Castilleja School Palo Alto | 0.9 mi | 8.8 |
| CASTILLEJA SCHOOL Palo Alto | 0.9 mi | 8.8 |
| Palo Alto High Palo Alto | 0.8 mi | 6.5 |
| Lucille M. Nixon Elementary Stanford | 1.0 mi | 8.7 |
| ODYSSEY MONTESSORI Palo Alto | 1.0 mi | 8.8 |
| Walter Hays Elementary Palo Alto | 1.1 mi | 7.1 |
| El Carmelo Elementary Palo Alto | 0.9 mi | 5.7 |
| Barron Park Elementary Palo Alto | 1.1 mi | 6.8 |
| Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle Palo Alto | 1.0 mi | 7.9 |
| GUIDEPOST MONTESSORI Palo Alto | 1.1 mi | 8.8 |
| TRU SCHOOL Palo Alto | 1.2 mi | 8.8 |
| Addison Elementary Palo Alto | 1.3 mi | 7.4 |
| KEYS FAMILY DAY SCHOOL Palo Alto | 1.1 mi | 8.8 |
| Keys Family Day School Palo Alto | 1.1 mi | 8.8 |
| STRATFORD SCHOOL - PALO ALTO Palo Alto | 1.3 mi | 8.8 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Living Wisdom School of Palo Alto
What grades does Living Wisdom School of Palo Alto serve?
Living Wisdom School of Palo Alto serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Living Wisdom School of Palo Alto?
Living Wisdom School of Palo Alto has an enrollment of approximately 76 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Living Wisdom School of Palo Alto?
The student-teacher ratio at Living Wisdom School of Palo Alto is 6.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Living Wisdom School of Palo Alto rank in CA?
Living Wisdom School of Palo Alto is ranked #624 out of 3,177 private schools in CA.
What is Living Wisdom School of Palo Alto's MySchoolScout rating?
Living Wisdom School of Palo Alto 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 Living Wisdom School of Palo Alto a private school?
Yes, Living Wisdom School of Palo Alto 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 – 12th
- Enrollment
- 76
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- County
- Santa Clara
- Phone
- (650) 462-8150
- Data Year
- 2025–2026
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