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#2389 of 3,177 private schools in CA
St. Elizabeth Seton
Elementary School
1095 Channing Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301
About St. Elizabeth Seton
St. Elizabeth Seton is an private elementary school in Palo Alto, CA 94301. The school serves approximately 183 students in grades Kindergarten – 8th with a student-teacher ratio of 15.9:1.
It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8/10, placing it in the 24.8th percentile among private schools in CA — an above average rating overall. The school scores particularly well in school profile (7.5/10), ranked among private schools in CA. Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $235,529, where 83% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Compared to the 15 public schools in Palo Alto, St. Elizabeth Seton rates higher overall (8.8 vs 7.9 average).
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow St. Elizabeth Seton compares to 15 public schools serving similar grades in Palo Alto, CA
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| St. Elizabeth Seton (this school) | 8.8 |
| Addison Elementary | 7.4 |
| Walter Hays Elementary | 7.1 |
| Duveneck Elementary | 8.2 |
| Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle | 7.9 |
| Ohlone Elementary | 8.7 |
| El Carmelo Elementary | 5.7 |
| Packard Children's Hospital/Stanford | 8.8 |
| Palo Verde Elementary | 7.9 |
| Fairmeadow Elementary | 7.6 |
| Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle | 8.1 |
| Barron Park Elementary | 6.8 |
| Herbert Hoover Elementary | 8.6 |
| Juana Briones Elementary | 8.8 |
| Greendell | 8.8 |
| Ellen Fletcher Middle | 8.2 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
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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
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Location
1095 Channing Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94301
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.2 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| ST ELIZABETH SETON SCHOOL Palo Alto | 0.0 mi | 8.8 |
| TRU SCHOOL Palo Alto | 0.3 mi | 8.8 |
| Walter Hays Elementary Palo Alto | 0.4 mi | 7.1 |
| Addison Elementary Palo Alto | 0.4 mi | 7.4 |
| BBS Palo Alto | 0.4 mi | 8.8 |
| Duveneck Elementary Palo Alto | 0.6 mi | 8.2 |
| Castilleja School Palo Alto | 0.7 mi | 8.8 |
| CASTILLEJA SCHOOL Palo Alto | 0.7 mi | 8.8 |
| Tru Palo Alto | 0.7 mi | 8.8 |
| CORNERSTONE LEARNING FOUNDATION Palo Alto | 0.8 mi | 8.8 |
| Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle Palo Alto | 0.9 mi | 7.9 |
| GUIDEPOST MONTESSORI Palo Alto | 0.9 mi | 8.8 |
| STRATFORD SCHOOL - PALO ALTO Palo Alto | 0.9 mi | 8.8 |
| ODYSSEY MONTESSORI Palo Alto | 0.9 mi | 8.8 |
| Palo Alto High Palo Alto | 1.0 mi | 6.5 |
| SYNAPSE SCHOOL Palo Alto | 1.1 mi | 8.8 |
| La Scuola International School Silicon Valley East Palo Alto | 1.1 mi | 1.7 |
| THE PRIMARY SCHOOL - EAST PALO ALTO East Palo Alto | 1.1 mi | 1.7 |
| KIPP Valiant Community Prep Menlo Park | 1.2 mi | 5.4 |
| Los Robles-Ronald McNair Academy East Palo Alto | 1.2 mi | 2.9 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 94301 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$235,529
Median Home Value
$2,000,001
Median Rent
$3,290/mo
Population
17,126
College Educated
83.3%
Homeownership
51.6%
Avg Commute
23.7 min
Poverty Rate
4.2%
Median Age
45.4
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| CHRIST LUTHERAN CHURCH & SCHOOL Rancho Palos Verdes, CA | 8.8 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about St. Elizabeth Seton
What grades does St. Elizabeth Seton serve?
St. Elizabeth Seton serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend St. Elizabeth Seton?
St. Elizabeth Seton has an enrollment of approximately 183 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St. Elizabeth Seton?
The student-teacher ratio at St. Elizabeth Seton is 15.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does St. Elizabeth Seton rank in CA?
St. Elizabeth Seton is ranked #2389 out of 3,177 private schools in CA.
What is St. Elizabeth Seton's MySchoolScout rating?
St. Elizabeth Seton 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 St. Elizabeth Seton a private school?
Yes, St. Elizabeth Seton 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 183
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- County
- Santa Clara
- Phone
- (650) 326-9004
- Data Year
- 2025–2026
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