Very Good
#210 of 1,787 private schools in CA
Top 12% of private schools
Odyssey School
Middle School · San Mateo, CA
A private middle school in San Mateo, CA serving grades 6th – 8th.
201 POLHEMUS RD, San Mateo, CA 94402
- 4.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat 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.
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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
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Odyssey School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,131/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$179,683
Median home value
$2,000,001
Median rent
$3,476/mo
College educated
69.3%
Homeownership
59.3%
Poverty rate
6.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 94402; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Borel MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | 6–8 | 1.9 mi | 934 | Compare → |
| Abbott MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | 6–8 | 2.2 mi | 698 | Compare → |
| Crocker MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 8.9 | 6–8 | 2.4 mi | 454 | Compare → |
| Ralston IntermediateEnrollment path unverified | 9.2 | 6–8 | 2.5 mi | 1,136 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Odyssey School is listed in San Mateo, CA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Odyssey School
Odyssey School is a private middle school in San Mateo, CA, serving approximately 51 students in grades 6th-8th with a 4.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #210 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Odyssey School
What grades does Odyssey School serve?
Odyssey School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Odyssey School?
Odyssey School has an enrollment of approximately 51 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Odyssey School?
The student-teacher ratio at Odyssey School is 4.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Odyssey School rank in CA?
Odyssey School ranks #210 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
What is Odyssey School's MySchoolScout rating?
Odyssey School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Odyssey School a private school?
Yes, Odyssey School 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 Odyssey School a religious school?
No, Odyssey School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 51
- Gender Split
- 65% M / 35% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 4.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- San Mateo County
- Phone
- (650) 548-1500
- Area population (ZIP 94402)
- 25,498
- Area average commute
- 28 min
- Area median age
- 40.6
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 94402; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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