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#1057 of 1,787 private schools in CA
St Simon
Elementary School · Los Altos, CA
A private elementary school in Los Altos, CA serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
1840 GRANT RD, Los Altos, CA 94024
- 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where St Simon sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 37Car-Dependent
- Transit 24Minimal Transit
- Bike 75Very Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,289/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$250,001
Median home value
$2,000,001
Median rent
$3,501/mo
College educated
85.1%
Homeownership
88.1%
Poverty rate
2.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 94024; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Simon Parish SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 0.0 mi | 486 | Compare → |
| Green Chinese SchoolPrivate · tuition | 3.9private | K–5 | 0.2 mi | 40 | Compare → |
| Montclaire ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | K–5 | 0.4 mi | 406 | Compare → |
| Oak Avenue ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 9.2 | K–6 | 0.8 mi | 328 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
St Simon is listed in Los Altos, CA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About St Simon
St Simon is a private elementary school in Los Altos, CA, serving approximately 457 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,057 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
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.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (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
- Area population (ZIP 94024)
- 23,673
- Area average commute
- 24.4 min
- Area median age
- 47.8
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 94024; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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