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School for Independent Learners
High School
909 N San Antonio Road, Los Altos, CA 94022
Enrollment
13
Student-Teacher
1.1:1
Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
13
Student-Teacher
1.1:1
Grades
9th – 12th
Data vintage
2024-25
Data vintage2024-25
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School for Independent Learners
High School in Los Altos · grades 9th – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
Bullis Charter
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About School for Independent Learners
School for Independent Learners is a private high school in Los Altos, CA. School for Independent Learners serves approximately 13 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 1.1:1 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 13 students, School for Independent Learners 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 1.1:1 students to teachers, School for Independent Learners sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
School for Independent Learners 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 School for Independent Learners compares to the 10 public schools in Los Altos, CA
All Schools in Los Altos
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| School for Independent Learners (this school) | — |
| Bullis Charter | 9.7 |
| Ardis G. Egan Junior High | 9.2 |
| Santa Rita Elementary | 7.8 |
| Los Altos High | 9.0 |
| Almond Elementary | 8.8 |
| Covington Elementary | 9.4 |
| Loyola Elementary | 9.1 |
| Georgina P. Blach Junior High | 8.6 |
| Oak Avenue Elementary | 9.2 |
| Montclaire Elementary | 8.7 |
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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 13 students
- Type
- Private
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 1.1:1
- Address
- 909 N San Antonio Road, Los Altos, CA 94022
- Phone
- (650) 941-4350
- 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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Location
909 N San Antonio Road, Los Altos, CA 94022
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering School for Independent Learners may also want to explore other high schools in the area. Los Altos High (rated 9.0/10, 1.0 miles away). Additionally, WALDORF SCHOOL-PENINSULA (rated 8.5/10, 1.0 miles away, in nearby Mountain View). For more schools in Los Altos, see our Los Altos schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.3 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| SCHOOL FOR INDEPENDENT LEARNERS Los Altos | 0.0 mi | — |
| Bullis Charter Los Altos | 0.2 mi | 9.7 |
| Ardis G. Egan Junior High Los Altos | 0.3 mi | 9.2 |
| Santa Rita Elementary Los Altos | 0.6 mi | 7.8 |
| MOUNTAIN VIEW-LOS ALTOS MONTESSORI CHILDRENS CTR Mountain View | 0.6 mi | — |
| Ellen Fletcher Middle Palo Alto | 0.7 mi | 9.4 |
| Los Altos High Los Altos | 1.0 mi | 9.0 |
| Bowman School Palo Alto | 0.8 mi | — |
| BOWMAN SCHOOL Palo Alto | 0.8 mi | 9.3 |
| Gideon Hausner Jewish Day School Palo Alto | 1.0 mi | — |
| Juana Briones Elementary Palo Alto | 1.0 mi | 9.1 |
| GIDEON HAUSNER JEWISH DAY SCHOOL Palo Alto | 1.1 mi | 7.2 |
| Athena Academy Palo Alto | 1.1 mi | — |
| ATHENA ACADEMY Palo Alto | 1.2 mi | 6.2 |
| WALDORF SCHOOL-PENINSULA Mountain View | 1.0 mi | 8.5 |
| Monta Loma Elementary Mountain View | 1.1 mi | 7.9 |
| Greendell Palo Alto | 1.2 mi | — |
| IMAGINATION LAB SCHOOL Palo Alto | 1.3 mi | — |
| GROSSMAN ACADEMY Palo Alto | 1.3 mi | — |
| LIVING WIDSOM HIGH SCHOOL Palo Alto | 1.3 mi | — |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 94022 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$250,001
Median Home Value
$2,000,001
Median Rent
$3,501/mo
Population
19,993
College Educated
88.7%
Homeownership
80.7%
Avg Commute
23.7 min
Poverty Rate
4%
Median Age
48.3
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about School for Independent Learners
What grades does School for Independent Learners serve?
School for Independent Learners serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend School for Independent Learners?
School for Independent Learners has an enrollment of approximately 13 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at School for Independent Learners?
The student-teacher ratio at School for Independent Learners is 1.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
Is School for Independent Learners a private school?
Yes, School for Independent Learners 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 13
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 1.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- County
- Santa Clara County
- Phone
- (650) 941-4350
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