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#2244 of 3,177 private schools in CA

Open Mind School

High School

1215 O'Brien Drive, Menlo Park, CA 94025

Private
38
Students
9.5:1
Student-Teacher
Kindergarten – 12th
Grades Served
#2244 of 3,177 in CA

About Open Mind School

Open Mind School is a private high school in Menlo Park, CA 94025. The school serves approximately 38 students in grades Kindergarten – 12th with a student-teacher ratio of 9.5:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8/10, placing it in the 29.4th percentile among private schools in CA — an average rating overall.

The school scores particularly well in classroom attention (6.2/10), ranked among private schools in CA. Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $215,871, where 73% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Compare to Public Schools

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How Open Mind School compares to 6 public schools serving similar grades in Menlo Park, CA

Student-Teacher Ratio
9.5:1
This School
vs
18.8:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
38
This School
vs
557
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
5.8
This School
vs
6.1
Public Avg

Nearby High Schools

School Rating
Open Mind School (this school) 5.8
Belle Haven Elementary 3.8
KIPP Valiant Community Prep 5.4
Garfield Elementary 3.4
Hillview Middle 7.3
Oak Knoll Elementary 7.9
La Entrada Middle 8.7

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)
B 6.2 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 9.5:1
🕐 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)
C- 1.7 / 10
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Enrollment 38
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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

1215 O'Brien Drive, Menlo Park, CA 94025

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.6 mi
School Distance Rating
OPEN MIND SCHOOL Menlo Park 0.0 mi 5.8
Cesar Chavez Ravenswood Middle East Palo Alto 0.2 mi 4.8
Mid-Peninsula Education Center Menlo Park 0.2 mi 5.8
MID-PENINSULA HIGH SCHOOL Menlo Park 0.2 mi 5.8
Costano Elementary East Palo Alto 0.5 mi 3.8
Belle Haven Elementary Menlo Park 0.8 mi 3.8
KIPP Valiant Community Prep Menlo Park 1.1 mi 5.4
KIPP Esperanza High Oakland 1.0 mi 7.7
Oxford Day Academy East Palo Alto 1.1 mi 1.0
EASTSIDE COLLEGE PREPARATORY SCHOOL East Palo Alto 1.2 mi 1.7
BEECHWOOD SCHOOL Menlo Park 1.1 mi 5.8
Eastside College Preparatory School East Palo Alto 1.2 mi 1.7
La Scuola International School Silicon Valley East Palo Alto 1.2 mi 1.7
East Palo Alto Academy East Palo Alto 1.2 mi 5.3
THE PRIMARY SCHOOL - EAST PALO ALTO East Palo Alto 1.3 mi 1.7
Peninsula School, Ltd Menlo Park 1.2 mi 5.8
PENINSULA SCHOOL Menlo Park 1.2 mi 5.8
Aspire East Palo Alto Charter Oakland 1.2 mi 1.5
Los Robles-Ronald McNair Academy East Palo Alto 1.3 mi 2.9
BBS Palo Alto 1.6 mi 8.8

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 94025 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$215,871

Median Home Value

$2,000,001

Median Rent

$3,169/mo

Population

40,230

College Educated

73.2%

Homeownership

59.4%

Avg Commute

24.2 min

Poverty Rate

4.8%

Median Age

38.8

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School Rating
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EDGEWOOD CENTER FOR CHILDREN & FAMILIES San Francisco, CA 5.8
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Los Angeles College Prep Academy Los Angeles, CA 5.8

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Open Mind School

What grades does Open Mind School serve?

Open Mind School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.

How many students attend Open Mind School?

Open Mind School has an enrollment of approximately 38 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Open Mind School?

The student-teacher ratio at Open Mind School is 9.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Open Mind School rank in CA?

Open Mind School is ranked #2244 out of 3,177 private schools in CA.

What is Open Mind School's MySchoolScout rating?

Open Mind School has a composite rating of 5.8 out of 10 on MySchoolScout. This score combines academic performance, student growth, equity, and school environment into a single score.

Is Open Mind School a private school?

Yes, Open Mind 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 – 12th
Enrollment
38
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
4
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
County
San Mateo
Data Year
2025–2026

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Data Sources: School Info: NCES PSS (SY 2024-25) Neighborhood: Census ACS (2019-2023) Ratings: MySchoolScout (2024) Full data source details