Very Good
#310 of 1,787 private schools in CA
Top 17% of private schools
Silicon Valley International School
School
151 LAURA LN, Palo Alto, CA 94303
Enrollment
585
Student-Teacher
5.7:1
Score
7.4
Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
585
Student-Teacher
5.7:1
Score
7.4
Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
California private schools
#310 of 1,787
In Palo Alto
#8 of 18
public schools
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About Silicon Valley International School
Silicon Valley International School is a private school in Palo Alto, CA. Silicon Valley International School serves approximately 585 students, and covers grades Pre-K-12th, and has a 5.7:1 student-teacher ratio. Silicon Valley International School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #310 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
- This school 7.4 · Very Good
- CA avg 6.3
What Parents Should Know
At 5.7:1 students to teachers, Silicon Valley International School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Silicon Valley International 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 Silicon Valley International School compares to 17 public schools serving similar grades in Palo Alto, CA
Student Demographics
Nearby Other Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Silicon Valley International School (this school) | 7.4 |
| Duveneck Elementary | 8.6 |
| Ohlone Elementary | 9.3 |
| Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle | 9.2 |
| Walter Hays Elementary | 8.5 |
| Addison Elementary | 7.8 |
| Palo Verde Elementary | 9.0 |
| El Carmelo Elementary | 7.5 |
| Palo Alto High | 8.7 |
| Fairmeadow Elementary | 8.9 |
| Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle | 9.4 |
| Herbert Hoover Elementary | 9.2 |
| Greendell | — |
| Barron Park Elementary | 8.7 |
| Packard Children's Hospital/Stanford | — |
| Juana Briones Elementary | 9.1 |
| Ellen Fletcher Middle | 9.4 |
| Henry M. Gunn High | 9.2 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
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
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
151 LAURA LN, Palo Alto, CA 94303
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Silicon Valley International School may also want to explore other schools in the area. Ohlone Elementary (rated 9.3/10, 0.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Duveneck Elementary (rated 8.6/10, 0.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, HOPE TECHNOLOGY SCHOOL (rated 7.8/10, 0.5 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Palo Alto, see our Palo Alto schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.1 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 94303 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$148,031
Median Home Value
$1,825,000
Median Rent
$2,710/mo
Population
47,123
College Educated
48.4%
Homeownership
57%
Avg Commute
24.7 min
Poverty Rate
6.6%
Median Age
38.1
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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 Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Silicon Valley International School?
Silicon Valley International School has an enrollment of approximately 585 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Silicon Valley International School?
The student-teacher ratio at Silicon Valley International School is 5.7:1. 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 ranks #310 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
What is Silicon Valley International School's MySchoolScout rating?
Silicon Valley International School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Silicon Valley International School a private school?
Yes, Silicon Valley International School is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Silicon Valley International School a religious school?
No, Silicon Valley International School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 585
- Gender Split
- 46% M / 54% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 103
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 6.9 hours
- Days Per Year
- 175 days
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Santa Clara County
- Phone
- (650) 251-8500
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