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#1057 of 1,787 private schools in CA
St Simon
Elementary School
1840 GRANT RD, Los Altos, CA 94024
Enrollment
457
Student-Teacher
15.2:1
Score
6.0
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
457
Student-Teacher
15.2:1
Score
6.0
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
California private schools
#1,057 of 1,787
In Los Altos
#3 of 6
public schools
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St Simon
Elementary School in Los Altos · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About St Simon
St Simon is a private elementary school in Los Altos, CA. St Simon serves approximately 457 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. St Simon has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,057 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
- This school 6.0 · Average
- CA avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
St Simon 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 St Simon compares to 9 public schools serving similar grades in Los Altos, CA
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| St Simon (this school) | 6.0 |
| Montclaire Elementary | 8.7 |
| Oak Avenue Elementary | 9.2 |
| Georgina P. Blach Junior High | 8.6 |
| Loyola Elementary | 9.1 |
| Covington Elementary | 9.4 |
| Almond Elementary | 8.8 |
| Bullis Charter | 9.7 |
| Ardis G. Egan Junior High | 9.2 |
| Santa Rita Elementary | 7.8 |
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
1840 GRANT RD, Los Altos, CA 94024
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering St Simon may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Oak Avenue Elementary (rated 9.2/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Loyola Elementary (rated 9.1/10, 1.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Montclaire Elementary (rated 8.7/10, 0.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Los Altos, see our Los Altos schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.5 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Simon Parish School Los Altos | 0.0 mi | — |
| GREEN CHINESE SCHOOL Los Altos | 0.2 mi | 3.9 |
| Montclaire Elementary Los Altos | 0.4 mi | 8.7 |
| Oak Avenue Elementary Los Altos | 0.8 mi | 9.2 |
| MIRAMONTE SCHOOL Los Altos | 1.0 mi | 7.8 |
| Georgina P. Blach Junior High Los Altos | 1.1 mi | 8.6 |
| WALDORF SCHOOL OF THE PENINSULA Los Altos | 1.0 mi | 5.9 |
| Waldorf School of the Peninsula Los Altos | 1.0 mi | — |
| Mountain View High Mountain View | 1.1 mi | 9.3 |
| Loyola Elementary Los Altos | 1.1 mi | 9.1 |
| West Valley Elementary Sunnyvale | 1.1 mi | 8.0 |
| VILLA MONTESSORI Sunnyvale | 1.1 mi | — |
| Alta Vista High Mountain View | 1.2 mi | 5.8 |
| South Peninsula Hebrew Day School Sunnyvale | 1.2 mi | — |
| SOUTH PENINSULA HEBREW DAY SCHOOL Sunnyvale | 1.2 mi | 7.4 |
| Cupertino Middle Sunnyvale | 1.2 mi | 9.3 |
| ST FRANCIS HIGH SCHOOL Mountain View | 1.6 mi | 5.7 |
| LOS ALTOS CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS Los Altos Hills | 1.4 mi | 7.5 |
| Stevens Creek Elementary Cupertino | 1.6 mi | 8.5 |
| STRATFORD SCHOOL - SUNNYVALE DE ANZA PARK Sunnyvale | 1.5 mi | 6.3 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 94024 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$250,001
Median Home Value
$2,000,001
Median Rent
$3,501/mo
Population
23,673
College Educated
85.1%
Homeownership
88.1%
Avg Commute
24.4 min
Poverty Rate
2.8%
Median Age
47.8
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| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Bon View Elementary Ontario, CA | 6.0 |
| Bryn Mawr Elementary Loma Linda, CA | 6.0 |
| Cabrillo Elementary Pacifica, CA | 6.0 |
| Camino Nuevo Charter Academy Los Angeles, CA | 6.0 |
| Chet F. Harritt Elementary Santee, CA | 6.0 |
| Corona Avenue Elementary Bell, CA | 6.0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about St Simon
What grades does St Simon serve?
St Simon serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend St Simon?
St Simon has an enrollment of approximately 457 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Simon?
The student-teacher ratio at St Simon is 15.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does St Simon rank in CA?
St Simon ranks #1,057 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
What is St Simon's MySchoolScout rating?
St Simon has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is St Simon a private school?
Yes, St Simon 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 Simon a religious school?
St Simon has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 457
- Gender Split
- 54% M / 46% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 6.3 hours
- Days Per Year
- 181 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Santa Clara County
- Phone
- (650) 880-1440
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