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Sand Hill School
Elementary School
650 Clark Way, Palo Alto, CA 94304
Enrollment
53
Student-Teacher
2.6:1
Grades
2nd – 8th
Enrollment
53
Student-Teacher
2.6:1
Grades
2nd – 8th
Data vintage
2024-25
Data vintage2024-25
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Sand Hill School
Elementary School in Palo Alto · grades 2nd – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
Esther B. Clark School Palo Alto
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Packard Children's Hospital/stanford
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About Sand Hill School
Sand Hill School is a private elementary school in Palo Alto, CA. Sand Hill School serves approximately 53 students, and covers grades 2nd-8th, and has a 2.6:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly.
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What Parents Should Know
At 53 students, Sand Hill 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 2.6:1 students to teachers, Sand Hill School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Sand Hill 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 Sand Hill School compares to 14 public schools serving similar grades in Palo Alto, CA
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Sand Hill School (this school) | — |
| Packard Children's Hospital/Stanford | — |
| Addison Elementary | 7.8 |
| Walter Hays Elementary | 8.5 |
| Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle | 9.2 |
| Duveneck Elementary | 8.6 |
| El Carmelo Elementary | 7.5 |
| Barron Park Elementary | 8.7 |
| Ohlone Elementary | 9.3 |
| Juana Briones Elementary | 9.1 |
| Fairmeadow Elementary | 8.9 |
| Palo Verde Elementary | 9.0 |
| Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle | 9.4 |
| Herbert Hoover Elementary | 9.2 |
| Ellen Fletcher Middle | 9.4 |
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
- 2nd – 8th
- Enrollment
- 53 students
- Type
- Private
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 2.6:1
- Address
- 650 Clark Way, Palo Alto, CA 94304
- Phone
- (650) 688-3605
- Data Year
- SY 2024-25
Why doesn't this school have a score?
We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. Private schools in CA aren't required to report standardized test scores to the state, which limits the data available for our rating model.
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Test Scores
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Location
650 Clark Way, Palo Alto, CA 94304
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Sand Hill School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Oak Knoll Elementary (rated 9.1/10, 1.0 miles away, in nearby Menlo Park). Another option is ST RAYMOND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 7.2/10, 0.8 miles away, in nearby Menlo Park). Additionally, NATIVITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 6.1/10, 1.3 miles away, in nearby Menlo Park). For more schools in Palo Alto, see our Palo Alto schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.3 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Esther B. Clark School Palo Alto Palo Alto | 0.0 mi | — |
| Packard Children's Hospital/Stanford Palo Alto | 0.4 mi | — |
| ST RAYMOND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Menlo Park | 0.8 mi | 7.2 |
| LINDAMOOD-BELL LEARNING PROCESSES MENLO PARK Menlo Park | 1.0 mi | — |
| Oak Knoll Elementary Menlo Park | 1.0 mi | 9.1 |
| MiaPrep Online High School Menlo Park | 1.1 mi | — |
| Hillview Middle Menlo Park | 0.9 mi | 9.1 |
| VR School of AI (Campus 113355) Stanford | 1.2 mi | — |
| NATIVITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Menlo Park | 1.3 mi | 6.1 |
| SACRED HEART SCHOOLS ATHERTON Atherton | 1.2 mi | 7.5 |
| Menlo Atherton | 1.2 mi | — |
| MENLO SCHOOL Atherton | 1.3 mi | 6.4 |
| GUIDEPOST MONTESSORI Palo Alto | 1.2 mi | — |
| Nativity Catholic School K-8 Menlo Park | 1.4 mi | — |
| ODYSSEY MONTESSORI Palo Alto | 1.2 mi | — |
| Chesterton Academy of St. James Menlo Park | 1.4 mi | — |
| Menlo-Atherton High Atherton | 1.5 mi | 8.6 |
| Sacred Heart Schools, Atherton Atherton | 1.3 mi | — |
| Palo Alto High Palo Alto | 1.2 mi | 8.7 |
| Tru Palo Alto | 1.3 mi | — |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 94304 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$162,569
Median Home Value
$2,000,001
Median Rent
$3,496/mo
Population
4,731
College Educated
82%
Homeownership
24.2%
Avg Commute
18.4 min
Poverty Rate
5.5%
Median Age
40.7
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Sand Hill School
What grades does Sand Hill School serve?
Sand Hill School serves students in grades 2nd through 8th.
How many students attend Sand Hill School?
Sand Hill School has an enrollment of approximately 53 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sand Hill School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sand Hill School is 2.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
Is Sand Hill School a private school?
Yes, Sand Hill 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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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2024-25)
- Grades
- 2nd – 8th
- Enrollment
- 53
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 2.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- County
- Santa Clara County
- Phone
- (650) 688-3605
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