Very Good
#226 of 1,787 private schools in CA
Top 13% of private schools
Sacred Heart Schools Atherton
School · Atherton, CA
A private school in Atherton, CA serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
150 VALPARAISO AVE, Atherton, CA 94027
- 5.2:1 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 Sacred Heart Schools Atherton sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 34Car-Dependent
- Bike 66Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,386/100K
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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
$250,001
Median home value
$2,000,001
Median rent
$3,501/mo
College educated
86%
Homeownership
87.4%
Poverty rate
3.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 94027; 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)
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Sacred Heart Schools Atherton is listed in Atherton, CA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Sacred Heart Schools Atherton
Sacred Heart Schools Atherton is a private school in Atherton, CA, serving approximately 1,118 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 5.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #226 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sacred Heart Schools Atherton
What grades does Sacred Heart Schools Atherton serve?
Sacred Heart Schools Atherton serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Sacred Heart Schools Atherton?
Sacred Heart Schools Atherton has an enrollment of approximately 1,118 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sacred Heart Schools Atherton?
The student-teacher ratio at Sacred Heart Schools Atherton is 5.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Sacred Heart Schools Atherton rank in CA?
Sacred Heart Schools Atherton ranks #226 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
What is Sacred Heart Schools Atherton's MySchoolScout rating?
Sacred Heart Schools Atherton has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Sacred Heart Schools Atherton a private school?
Yes, Sacred Heart Schools Atherton is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Sacred Heart Schools Atherton a religious school?
Sacred Heart Schools Atherton has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 1,118
- Gender Split
- 51% M / 49% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 215
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- San Mateo County
- Phone
- (650) 473-4057
- Area population (ZIP 94027)
- 7,030
- Area average commute
- 23.6 min
- Area median age
- 49.1
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 94027; 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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