Excellent
#80 of 1,787 private schools in CA
Top 4% of private schools
Synapse School
Elementary School · Palo Alto, CA
A private elementary school in Palo Alto, CA serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
305 N CALIFORNIA AVE, Palo Alto, CA 94301
- 5.3:1 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 Synapse School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 84Very Walkable
- Transit 46Some Transit
- Bike 100Biker’s Paradise
- City Safety: High3,256/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Palo Alto), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$235,529
Median home value
$2,000,001
Median rent
$3,290/mo
College educated
83.3%
Homeownership
51.6%
Poverty rate
4.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 94301; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa Dei Bambini SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–1 | 0.6 mi | 12 | Compare → |
| Living Wisdom School of Palo AltoPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | K–12 | 0.6 mi | 72 | Compare → |
| EL Carmelo ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | K–5 | 0.7 mi | 314 | Compare → |
| Keys Family Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 0.7 mi | 322 | 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.
Synapse School is listed in Palo Alto, CA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Synapse School
Synapse School is a private elementary school in Palo Alto, CA, serving approximately 321 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 5.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #80 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Synapse School
What grades does Synapse School serve?
Synapse School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Synapse School?
Synapse School has an enrollment of approximately 321 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Synapse School?
The student-teacher ratio at Synapse School is 5.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Synapse School rank in CA?
Synapse School ranks #80 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
What is Synapse School's MySchoolScout rating?
Synapse School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Synapse School a private school?
Yes, Synapse School 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 Synapse School a religious school?
No, Synapse School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 321
- Gender Split
- 50% M / 50% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 60
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 6.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 179 days
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Santa Clara County
- Phone
- (650) 468-2204
- Area population (ZIP 94301)
- 17,126
- Area average commute
- 23.7 min
- Area median age
- 45.4
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 94301; 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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