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#544 of 3,177 private schools in CA

Top 17% of private schools

Silicon Valley International School

High School

151 Laura Ln, Palo Alto, CA 94303

Last updated: April 2026

Private

635

Students

6.6:1

Student-Teacher

Kindergarten – 12th

Grades Served

Top 17%

in CA

About Silicon Valley International School

Silicon Valley International School is a private high school in Palo Alto, CA 94303. The school serves approximately 635 students in grades Kindergarten – 12th with a student-teacher ratio of 6.6:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8/10, placing it in the 82.9th percentile among private schools in CA — an above average rating overall.

The school scores particularly well in classroom attention (8.3/10), ranked among private schools in CA. Compared to the 17 public schools in Palo Alto, Silicon Valley International School rates higher overall (8.8 vs 7.8 average).

Compare to Public Schools

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How Silicon Valley International School compares to 17 public schools serving similar grades in Palo Alto, CA

Student-Teacher Ratio

6.6:1

This School

17.5:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

635

This School

555

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

8.8

This School

7.8

Public Avg

Nearby High Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
Silicon Valley International School (this school)	—	635	6.6:1	8.8
Duveneck Elementary	0.5 mi	349	19.4:1	8.2
Ohlone Elementary	0.9 mi	448	19.5:1	8.7
Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle	1.1 mi	760	14.6:1	7.9
Walter Hays Elementary	1.2 mi	295	21.1:1	7.1
Addison Elementary	1.5 mi	338	19.9:1	7.4
Palo Verde Elementary	1.6 mi	366	19.3:1	7.9
El Carmelo Elementary	1.9 mi	314	20.9:1	5.7
Palo Alto High	2.0 mi	1,932	16.9:1	6.5
Fairmeadow Elementary	2.1 mi	441	21:1	7.6
Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle	2.2 mi	1,025	15.1:1	8.1
Herbert Hoover Elementary	2.4 mi	386	20.3:1	8.6
Greendell	2.8 mi	15	15:1	8.8
Barron Park Elementary	2.8 mi	229	17.6:1	6.8
Packard Children's Hospital/Stanford	2.9 mi	20	5:1	8.8
Juana Briones Elementary	3.1 mi	260	20:1	8.8
Ellen Fletcher Middle	3.5 mi	549	14.8:1	8.2
Henry M. Gunn High	3.6 mi	1,713	17.1:1	7.6

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

What 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.

👥 Classroom Attention

A- 8.3 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 6.6:1

🕐 Instructional Commitment

Data Unavailable

🌍 Diversity & Inclusion

Data Unavailable

📍 Community Context

Data Unavailable

🏛️ School Profile

C+ 4.2 / 10

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Enrollment 635

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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 45% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 2 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in CA

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Location

151 Laura Ln, Palo Alto, CA 94303

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.1 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
SILICON VALLEY INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL Palo Alto	0.0 mi	585	8.8
FUSION ACADEMY - PALO ALTO Palo Alto	0.1 mi	102	8.8
Fusion Academy Palo Alto Palo Alto	0.1 mi	20	8.8
HOPE TECHNOLOGY SCHOOL Palo Alto	0.5 mi	78	8.8
Hope Technology Palo Alto	0.5 mi	89	8.8
Duveneck Elementary Palo Alto	0.5 mi	349	8.2
Los Robles-Ronald McNair Academy East Palo Alto	0.7 mi	266	2.9
CORNERSTONE LEARNING FOUNDATION Palo Alto	0.7 mi	51	8.8
THE PRIMARY SCHOOL - EAST PALO ALTO East Palo Alto	0.7 mi	229	1.7
East Palo Alto Academy East Palo Alto	0.8 mi	287	5.3
La Scuola International School Silicon Valley East Palo Alto	0.8 mi	10	1.7
Eastside College Preparatory School East Palo Alto	0.8 mi	251	1.7
EASTSIDE COLLEGE PREPARATORY SCHOOL East Palo Alto	0.8 mi	258	1.7
STRATFORD SCHOOL - PALO ALTO Palo Alto	0.9 mi	301	8.8
HEADSUP CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER PALO ALTO Palo Alto	0.8 mi	14	8.8
EMERSON SCHOOL Palo Alto	0.8 mi	26	8.8
Ohlone Elementary Palo Alto	0.9 mi	448	8.7
BBS Palo Alto	0.8 mi	14	8.8
Oxford Day Academy East Palo Alto	1.0 mi	105	1.0
Aspire East Palo Alto Charter Oakland	1.1 mi	564	1.5

Similar Schools

Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings

School	Enrollment	Rating
CASTILLEJA SCHOOL Palo Alto, CA	422	8.8
Castilleja School Palo Alto, CA	416	8.8
NOTRE DAME HIGH SCHOOL Belmont, CA	417	8.8
Piedmont High Piedmont, CA	730	8.8
Bishop's School, The La Jolla, CA	818	8.9
Healdsburg High Healdsburg, CA	460	8.9

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Silicon Valley International School

What grades does Silicon Valley International School serve?

Silicon Valley International School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.

How many students attend Silicon Valley International School?

Silicon Valley International School has an enrollment of approximately 635 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Silicon Valley International School?

The student-teacher ratio at Silicon Valley International School is 6.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Silicon Valley International School rank in CA?

Silicon Valley International School is ranked #544 out of 3,177 private schools in CA.

What is Silicon Valley International School's MySchoolScout rating?

Silicon Valley International School has a composite rating of 8.8 out of 10 on MySchoolScout. This score combines academic performance, student growth, equity, and school environment into a single score.

Is Silicon Valley International School a private school?

Yes, Silicon Valley International 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: Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment: 635
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6.6:1
Teachers (FTE): 96
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
County: Santa Clara
Phone: (650) 251-8518
Data Year: 2025–2026

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