Very Good
#334 of 1,787 private schools in CA
Top 19% of private schools
Stratford School - Palo Alto
Elementary School
870 N CALIFORNIA AVE, Palo Alto, CA 94303
Enrollment
301
Student-Teacher
5:1
Score
7.3
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
301
Student-Teacher
5:1
Score
7.3
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
California private schools
#334 of 1,787
In Palo Alto
#9 of 18
public schools
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Stratford School - Palo Alto
Elementary School in Palo Alto · grades Kindergarten – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Stratford School - Palo Alto
Stratford School - Palo Alto is a private elementary school in Palo Alto, CA. Stratford School - Palo Alto serves approximately 301 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 5:1 student-teacher ratio. Stratford School - Palo Alto has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #334 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
- This school 7.3 · Very Good
- CA avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
At 5:1 students to teachers, Stratford School - Palo Alto sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Stratford School - Palo Alto 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 Stratford School - Palo Alto compares to 15 public schools serving similar grades in Palo Alto, CA
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Stratford School - Palo Alto (this school) | 7.3 |
| Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle | 9.2 |
| Ohlone Elementary | 9.3 |
| Duveneck Elementary | 8.6 |
| Walter Hays Elementary | 8.5 |
| El Carmelo Elementary | 7.5 |
| Addison Elementary | 7.8 |
| Palo Verde Elementary | 9.0 |
| Fairmeadow Elementary | 8.9 |
| Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle | 9.4 |
| Herbert Hoover Elementary | 9.2 |
| Barron Park Elementary | 8.7 |
| Greendell | — |
| Juana Briones Elementary | 9.1 |
| Packard Children's Hospital/Stanford | — |
| Ellen Fletcher Middle | 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
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
870 N CALIFORNIA AVE, Palo Alto, CA 94303
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Stratford School - Palo Alto may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Ohlone Elementary (rated 9.3/10, 0.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Duveneck Elementary (rated 8.6/10, 0.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Walter Hays Elementary (rated 8.5/10, 0.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Palo Alto, see our Palo Alto schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 0.9 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| CORNERSTONE LEARNING FOUNDATION Palo Alto | 0.2 mi | 5.7 |
| Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle Palo Alto | 0.2 mi | 9.2 |
| Ohlone Elementary Palo Alto | 0.5 mi | 9.3 |
| Duveneck Elementary Palo Alto | 0.6 mi | 8.6 |
| KEYS FAMILY DAY SCHOOL Palo Alto | 0.7 mi | 7.7 |
| Keys Family Day School Palo Alto | 0.8 mi | — |
| Walter Hays Elementary Palo Alto | 0.6 mi | 8.5 |
| SYNAPSE SCHOOL Palo Alto | 0.7 mi | 8.1 |
| Fusion Academy Palo Alto Palo Alto | 0.8 mi | — |
| FUSION ACADEMY - PALO ALTO Palo Alto | 0.8 mi | 6.4 |
| SILICON VALLEY INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL Palo Alto | 0.9 mi | 7.4 |
| Silicon Valley International School Palo Alto | 0.9 mi | — |
| HEADSUP CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER PALO ALTO Palo Alto | 0.8 mi | — |
| EMERSON SCHOOL Palo Alto | 0.8 mi | — |
| BBS Palo Alto | 1.0 mi | — |
| Hope Technology Palo Alto | 0.9 mi | — |
| HOPE TECHNOLOGY SCHOOL Palo Alto | 0.9 mi | 7.8 |
| ST ELIZABETH SETON SCHOOL Palo Alto | 0.9 mi | 5.1 |
| St. Elizabeth Seton Palo Alto | 0.9 mi | — |
| TRU SCHOOL Palo Alto | 0.9 mi | 5.8 |
Neighborhood 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 Stratford School - Palo Alto
What grades does Stratford School - Palo Alto serve?
Stratford School - Palo Alto serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Stratford School - Palo Alto?
Stratford School - Palo Alto has an enrollment of approximately 301 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stratford School - Palo Alto?
The student-teacher ratio at Stratford School - Palo Alto is 5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Stratford School - Palo Alto rank in CA?
Stratford School - Palo Alto ranks #334 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
What is Stratford School - Palo Alto's MySchoolScout rating?
Stratford School - Palo Alto has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Stratford School - Palo Alto a private school?
Yes, Stratford School - Palo Alto 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 Stratford School - Palo Alto a religious school?
No, Stratford School - Palo Alto is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 301
- Gender Split
- 66% M / 34% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 60
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 196 days
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Santa Clara County
- Phone
- (650) 493-1151
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