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Phillips Brooks School

Elementary School

2245 Avy Avenue, Menlo Park, CA 94025

Private

Enrollment

229

Student-Teacher

5.6:1

Grades

Kindergarten – 5th

Updated 2024-25

About Phillips Brooks School

Phillips Brooks School is an private elementary school in Menlo Park, CA 94025. The school serves approximately 229 students in grades Kindergarten – 5th with a student-teacher ratio of 5.6:1. Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $215,871, where 73% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What Parents Should Know

With a student-teacher ratio of 5.6:1, Phillips Brooks School offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction between students and teachers.

As a private school, Phillips Brooks School operates independently from the local public school district. Families considering this school should inquire about tuition costs, financial aid availability, and the admissions process. Private schools are not required to follow the same curriculum standards as public schools, which can be either an advantage or a consideration depending on your priorities.

Compare to Public Schools

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How Phillips Brooks School compares to 5 public schools serving similar grades in Menlo Park, CA

Student-Teacher Ratio
5.6:1
This School
vs
19.3:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
229
This School
vs
496
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Nearby Elementary Schools

School Rating
Phillips Brooks School (this school)
La Entrada Middle 9.2
Oak Knoll Elementary 8.4
Garfield Elementary 3.5
KIPP Valiant Community Prep 6.1
Belle Haven Elementary 5.1

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
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
229 students
Type
Private
Student-Teacher Ratio
5.6:1
Address
2245 Avy Avenue, Menlo Park, CA 94025
Phone
(650) 854-4545
Data Year
SY 2024-25
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Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Location

2245 Avy Avenue, Menlo Park, CA 94025

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Phillips Brooks School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. TRINITY SCHOOL (rated 8.5/10, 0.6 miles away). Another option is Oak Knoll Elementary (rated 8.4/10, 0.7 miles away). Additionally, Las Lomitas Elementary (rated 7.8/10, 0.8 miles away, in nearby Atherton). For more schools in Menlo Park, see our Menlo Park schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.1 mi
School Distance Rating
PHILLIPS BROOKS SCHOOL Menlo Park 0.0 mi 7.6
La Entrada Middle Menlo Park 0.2 mi 9.2
TRINITY SCHOOL Menlo Park 0.6 mi 8.5
Oak Knoll Elementary Menlo Park 0.7 mi 8.4
Las Lomitas Elementary Atherton 0.8 mi 7.8
Hillview Middle Menlo Park 0.9 mi 8.0
Sacred Heart Schools, Atherton Atherton 1.5 mi
SACRED HEART SCHOOLS ATHERTON Atherton 1.5 mi 7.5
ST RAYMOND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Menlo Park 1.5 mi 7.2
WOODLAND SCHOOL Portola Valley 1.8 mi 7.3
Sand Hill School Palo Alto 1.6 mi
Esther B. Clark School Palo Alto Palo Alto 1.6 mi
Menlo Atherton 1.9 mi
MENLO SCHOOL Atherton 1.9 mi 6.4
Packard Children's Hospital/Stanford Palo Alto 1.7 mi
LINDAMOOD-BELL LEARNING PROCESSES MENLO PARK Menlo Park 1.9 mi
MiaPrep Online High School Menlo Park 2.0 mi
Woodside High Woodside 1.9 mi 8.3
Adelante Selby Spanish Immersion Atherton 2.2 mi 7.5
REDWOODS INTERNATIONAL MONTESSORI HOUSE OF CHLDRN Redwood City 2.1 mi

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

Community Profile

The community surrounding Phillips Brooks School has a median household income of $215,871. It is a well-educated community where 73% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $2,000,001, with a median rent of $3,169/month. The local poverty rate of 4.8% is relatively low. The average commute for residents is 24 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Phillips Brooks School

What grades does Phillips Brooks School serve?

Phillips Brooks School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Phillips Brooks School?

Phillips Brooks School has an enrollment of approximately 229 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Phillips Brooks School?

The student-teacher ratio at Phillips Brooks School is 5.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

Is Phillips Brooks School a private school?

Yes, Phillips Brooks 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.

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Neighborhood Context

City Safety
High (2,019/100K)

FBI UCR 2024. City-level (Menlo Park). Data >1 year old.

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2024-25)

Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
229
Student-Teacher Ratio
5.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
41
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
County
San Mateo
Data Year
2025–2026

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