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#890 of 1,787 private schools in CA
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Palo Alto Preparatory School
High School
2462 WYANDOTTE ST STE A, Mountain View, CA 94043
Enrollment
64
Student-Teacher
4.6:1
Score
6.3
Grades
8th – 12th
Enrollment
64
Student-Teacher
4.6:1
Score
6.3
Grades
8th – 12th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
California private schools
#890 of 1,787
In Mountain View
#7 of 8
public schools
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About Palo Alto Preparatory School
Palo Alto Preparatory School is a private high school in Mountain View, CA. Palo Alto Preparatory School serves approximately 64 students, and covers grades 8th-12th, and has a 4.6:1 student-teacher ratio. Palo Alto Preparatory School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #890 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
- This school 6.3 · Average
- CA avg 6.5
What Parents Should Know
At 64 students, Palo Alto Preparatory School 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 4.6:1 students to teachers, Palo Alto Preparatory School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Palo Alto Preparatory School 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 Palo Alto Preparatory School compares to the 14 public schools in Mountain View, CA
Student Demographics
All Schools in Mountain View
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Palo Alto Preparatory School (this school) | 6.3 |
| Monta Loma Elementary | 7.9 |
| Crittenden Middle | 8.9 |
| Theuerkauf Elementary | 7.8 |
| Stevenson Elementary | 9.6 |
| Gabriela Mistral Elementary | 6.8 |
| Mariano Castro Elementary | 3.6 |
| Edith Landels Elementary | 9.3 |
| Isaac Newton Graham Middle | 8.8 |
| Jose Antonio Vargas Elementary | 6.4 |
| Benjamin Bubb Elementary | 9.3 |
| Springer Elementary | 9.5 |
| Amy Imai Elementary | 9.4 |
| Mountain View High | 9.3 |
| Alta Vista High | 5.8 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
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.
Data Unavailable
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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)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
2462 WYANDOTTE ST STE A, Mountain View, CA 94043
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Palo Alto Preparatory School may also want to explore other high schools in the area. WALDORF SCHOOL-PENINSULA (rated 8.5/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, KEHILLAH JEWISH HIGH SCHOOL (rated 5.9/10, 0.6 miles away, in nearby Palo Alto), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Mountain View, see our Mountain View schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.1 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| ATHENA ACADEMY Palo Alto | 0.4 mi | 6.2 |
| Athena Academy Palo Alto | 0.4 mi | — |
| GIDEON HAUSNER JEWISH DAY SCHOOL Palo Alto | 0.4 mi | 7.2 |
| MEIRA ACADEMY Palo Alto | 0.5 mi | — |
| Greendell Palo Alto | 0.4 mi | — |
| Gideon Hausner Jewish Day School Palo Alto | 0.5 mi | — |
| Monta Loma Elementary Mountain View | 0.6 mi | 7.9 |
| Imagination Lab School Palo Alto | 0.5 mi | — |
| KEHILLAH JEWISH HIGH SCHOOL Palo Alto | 0.6 mi | 5.9 |
| The Kehillah School Palo Alto | 0.6 mi | — |
| IMAGINATION LAB SCHOOL Palo Alto | 0.6 mi | — |
| GROSSMAN ACADEMY Palo Alto | 0.6 mi | — |
| LIVING WIDSOM HIGH SCHOOL Palo Alto | 0.6 mi | — |
| WALDORF SCHOOL-PENINSULA Mountain View | 0.8 mi | 8.5 |
| Challenger School - Middlefield Palo Alto | 0.7 mi | — |
| Crittenden Middle Mountain View | 0.8 mi | 8.9 |
| ACHIEVE INC. Palo Alto | 0.8 mi | 8.2 |
| Herbert Hoover Elementary Palo Alto | 0.9 mi | 9.2 |
| Theuerkauf Elementary Mountain View | 1.1 mi | 7.8 |
| Fairmeadow Elementary Palo Alto | 1.1 mi | 8.9 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 94043 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$180,781
Median Home Value
$1,647,500
Median Rent
$2,965/mo
Population
32,042
College Educated
71%
Homeownership
45.1%
Avg Commute
22.3 min
Poverty Rate
4.2%
Median Age
36.1
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| Cesar Chavez Community Woodland, CA | 6.3 |
| Laguna High Forestville, CA | 6.3 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Palo Alto Preparatory School
What grades does Palo Alto Preparatory School serve?
Palo Alto Preparatory School serves students in grades 8th through 12th.
How many students attend Palo Alto Preparatory School?
Palo Alto Preparatory School has an enrollment of approximately 64 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Palo Alto Preparatory School?
The student-teacher ratio at Palo Alto Preparatory School is 4.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Palo Alto Preparatory School rank in CA?
Palo Alto Preparatory School ranks #890 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
What is Palo Alto Preparatory School's MySchoolScout rating?
Palo Alto Preparatory School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Palo Alto Preparatory School a private school?
Yes, Palo Alto Preparatory 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 Palo Alto Preparatory School a religious school?
No, Palo Alto Preparatory School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- 8th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 64
- Gender Split
- 64% M / 36% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 4.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 6 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Santa Clara County
- Phone
- (650) 493-7071
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