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Lydian Academy
High School
410 Sherman Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94306
Enrollment
82
Student-Teacher
1.5:1
Grades
6th – 12th
Enrollment
82
Student-Teacher
1.5:1
Grades
6th – 12th
Data vintage
2024-25
Data vintage2024-25
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Lydian Academy
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About Lydian Academy
Lydian Academy is a private high school in Palo Alto, CA. Lydian Academy serves approximately 82 students, and covers grades 6th-12th, and has a 1.5:1 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 82 students, Lydian Academy 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 1.5:1 students to teachers, Lydian Academy sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Lydian Academy 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
BetaHow Lydian Academy compares to 6 public schools serving similar grades in Palo Alto, CA
Nearby High Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Lydian Academy (this school) | — |
| Palo Alto High | 8.7 |
| Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle | 9.2 |
| Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle | 9.4 |
| Packard Children's Hospital/Stanford | — |
| Henry M. Gunn High | 9.2 |
| Ellen Fletcher Middle | 9.4 |
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
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 82 students
- Type
- Private
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 1.5:1
- Address
- 410 Sherman Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94306
- Phone
- (650) 321-0550
- Data Year
- SY 2024-25
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.
Our rating model requires at least 2 of 4 data components (academics, student progress, college readiness, and resources) to generate a meaningful score. Schools below this threshold receive a Limited Profile to avoid misleading ratings.
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Location
410 Sherman Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94306
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Lydian Academy may also want to explore other high schools in the area. Palo Alto High (rated 8.7/10, 1.0 miles away). Additionally, CASTILLEJA SCHOOL (rated 7.5/10, 1.0 miles away). For more schools in Palo Alto, see our Palo Alto schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.3 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| CASA DEI BAMBINI SCHOOL Palo Alto | 0.2 mi | — |
| Living Wisdom School of Palo Alto Palo Alto | 0.2 mi | — |
| LIVING WISDOM SCHOOL OF PALO ALTO Palo Alto | 0.2 mi | 6.3 |
| SYNAPSE SCHOOL Palo Alto | 0.5 mi | 8.1 |
| Escondido Elementary Stanford | 0.7 mi | 8.4 |
| El Carmelo Elementary Palo Alto | 0.8 mi | 7.5 |
| Barron Park Elementary Palo Alto | 0.9 mi | 8.7 |
| Castilleja School Palo Alto | 1.0 mi | — |
| CASTILLEJA SCHOOL Palo Alto | 1.0 mi | 7.5 |
| Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle Palo Alto | 1.0 mi | 9.2 |
| Palo Alto High Palo Alto | 1.0 mi | 8.7 |
| Walter Hays Elementary Palo Alto | 1.2 mi | 8.5 |
| Lucille M. Nixon Elementary Stanford | 1.1 mi | 9.2 |
| KEYS FAMILY DAY SCHOOL Palo Alto | 1.0 mi | 7.7 |
| Keys Family Day School Palo Alto | 1.0 mi | — |
| KEYS FAMILY DAY SCHOOL Palo Alto | 1.1 mi | 6.7 |
| ODYSSEY MONTESSORI Palo Alto | 1.2 mi | — |
| TRU SCHOOL Palo Alto | 1.3 mi | 5.8 |
| STRATFORD SCHOOL - PALO ALTO Palo Alto | 1.3 mi | 7.3 |
| GUIDEPOST MONTESSORI Palo Alto | 1.3 mi | — |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 94306 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$186,479
Median Home Value
$2,000,001
Median Rent
$2,927/mo
Population
27,527
College Educated
80.5%
Homeownership
52.2%
Avg Commute
22.9 min
Poverty Rate
8.7%
Median Age
41
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Lydian Academy
What grades does Lydian Academy serve?
Lydian Academy serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Lydian Academy?
Lydian Academy has an enrollment of approximately 82 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lydian Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Lydian Academy is 1.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
Is Lydian Academy a private school?
Yes, Lydian Academy 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
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 82
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 1.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 55
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- County
- San Mateo County
- Phone
- (650) 321-0550
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