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#1499 of 1,787 private schools in CA

St Elizabeth Seton School

Elementary School

1095 CHANNING AVE, Palo Alto, CA 94301

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

175

Student-Teacher

15.5:1

Score

5.1

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Enrollment

175

Student-Teacher

15.5:1

Score

5.1

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

California private schools

#1,499 of 1,787

In Palo Alto

#18 of 18

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About St Elizabeth Seton School

St Elizabeth Seton School is a private elementary school in Palo Alto, CA. St Elizabeth Seton School serves approximately 175 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio. St Elizabeth Seton School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,499 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

How it compares1.1 pts below CA schools

5.1

This school 5.1 · Average
CA avg 6.2

What Parents Should Know

At 175 students, St Elizabeth Seton 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.

St Elizabeth Seton 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

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How St Elizabeth Seton School compares to 15 public schools serving similar grades in Palo Alto, CA

Student-Teacher Ratio

15.5:1

This School

17.6:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

175

This School

386

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

5.1

This School

8.8

Public Avg

Student Demographics

Hispanic 84.6% vs 0%

Black 2.9% vs 0%

White 0.6% vs 0%

Asian 0.6% vs 0%

St Elizabeth Seton School Palo Alto Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
St Elizabeth Seton School (this school)	—	175	15.5:1	5.1
Addison Elementary	0.4 mi	338	19.9:1	7.8
Walter Hays Elementary	0.4 mi	295	21.1:1	8.5
Duveneck Elementary	0.6 mi	349	19.4:1	8.6
Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle	0.9 mi	760	14.6:1	9.2
Ohlone Elementary	1.4 mi	448	19.5:1	9.3
El Carmelo Elementary	1.8 mi	314	20.9:1	7.5
Packard Children's Hospital/Stanford	1.9 mi	20	5:1	—
Palo Verde Elementary	2.1 mi	366	19.3:1	9.0
Fairmeadow Elementary	2.4 mi	441	21:1	8.9
Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle	2.5 mi	1,025	15.1:1	9.4
Barron Park Elementary	2.5 mi	229	17.6:1	8.7
Herbert Hoover Elementary	2.7 mi	386	20.3:1	9.2
Juana Briones Elementary	3.0 mi	260	20:1	9.1
Greendell	3.2 mi	15	15:1	—
Ellen Fletcher Middle	3.4 mi	549	14.8:1	9.4

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

Score Breakdown

Preliminary

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

C+ 4.3 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 15.5:1

Instructional Commitment

B 5.7 / 10

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School Day Length 6.7 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,206

Diversity & Inclusion

C+ 3.7 / 10

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Diversity Index 27%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

A- 8.1 / 10

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Enrollment 175

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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)

Hispanic 84.6%

Pacific Islander 11.4%

Black 2.9%

White 0.6%

Asian 0.6%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

1095 CHANNING AVE, Palo Alto, CA 94301

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering St Elizabeth Seton School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Duveneck Elementary (rated 8.6/10, 0.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Walter Hays Elementary (rated 8.5/10, 0.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, SYNAPSE SCHOOL (rated 8.1/10, 1.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Palo Alto, see our Palo Alto schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.2 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
St. Elizabeth Seton Palo Alto	0.0 mi	183	—
TRU SCHOOL Palo Alto	0.3 mi	36	5.8
Walter Hays Elementary Palo Alto	0.4 mi	295	8.5
BBS Palo Alto	0.4 mi	14	—
Addison Elementary Palo Alto	0.4 mi	338	7.8
Duveneck Elementary Palo Alto	0.6 mi	349	8.6
Castilleja School Palo Alto	0.8 mi	416	—
CASTILLEJA SCHOOL Palo Alto	0.8 mi	422	7.5
Tru Palo Alto	0.7 mi	31	—
CORNERSTONE LEARNING FOUNDATION Palo Alto	0.8 mi	51	5.7
Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle Palo Alto	0.9 mi	760	9.2
STRATFORD SCHOOL - PALO ALTO Palo Alto	0.9 mi	301	7.3
GUIDEPOST MONTESSORI Palo Alto	0.9 mi	3	—
ODYSSEY MONTESSORI Palo Alto	1.0 mi	10	—
La Scuola International School Silicon Valley East Palo Alto	1.1 mi	10	—
Palo Alto High Palo Alto	1.1 mi	1,932	8.7
SYNAPSE SCHOOL Palo Alto	1.2 mi	321	8.1
THE PRIMARY SCHOOL - EAST PALO ALTO East Palo Alto	1.1 mi	229	6.7
KIPP Valiant Community Prep Menlo Park	1.2 mi	575	6.8
Los Robles-Ronald McNair Academy East Palo Alto	1.2 mi	266	4.4

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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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about St Elizabeth Seton School

What grades does St Elizabeth Seton School serve?

St Elizabeth Seton School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend St Elizabeth Seton School?

St Elizabeth Seton School has an enrollment of approximately 175 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Elizabeth Seton School?

The student-teacher ratio at St Elizabeth Seton School is 15.5:1. 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 School rank in CA?

St Elizabeth Seton School ranks #1,499 of 1,787 private schools in CA.

What is St Elizabeth Seton School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Elizabeth Seton School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is St Elizabeth Seton School a private school?

Yes, St Elizabeth Seton School is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is St Elizabeth Seton School a religious school?

St Elizabeth Seton School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 42 Car-Dependent
Transit Score: 35 Some Transit
Bike Score: 76 Very Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment: 175
Gender Split: 53% M / 47% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 15.5:1
Teachers (FTE): 11
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Roman Catholic
School Day: 6.7 hours
Days Per Year: 180 days
Setting: Small City
County: Santa Clara County
Phone: (650) 326-9004

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