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The Carey School
Elementary School
2101 Alameda de las Pulgas, San Mateo, CA 94403
Enrollment
254
Student-Teacher
6.7:1
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
254
Student-Teacher
6.7:1
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Data vintage
2024-25
Data vintage2024-25
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The Carey School
Elementary School in San Mateo · grades Kindergarten – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About The Carey School
The Carey School is a private elementary school in San Mateo, CA. The Carey School serves approximately 254 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 6.7:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly.
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What Parents Should Know
At 6.7:1 students to teachers, The Carey School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
The Carey 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
BetaHow The Carey School compares to 14 public schools serving similar grades in San Mateo, CA
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| The Carey School (this school) | — |
| Meadow Heights Elementary | 5.8 |
| Beresford Elementary | 6.0 |
| Baywood Elementary | 6.5 |
| Fiesta Gardens International Elementary | 5.9 |
| Sunnybrae Elementary | 3.4 |
| Laurel Elementary | 2.9 |
| George Hall Elementary | 9.0 |
| Parkside Montessori | 9.1 |
| LEAD Elementary | 3.5 |
| Bayside Academy | 7.2 |
| San Mateo Park Elementary | 3.9 |
| North Shoreview Montessori | 9.3 |
| College Park Elementary | 9.5 |
| Highlands Elementary | 7.5 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 254 students
- Type
- Private
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.7:1
- Address
- 2101 Alameda de las Pulgas, San Mateo, CA 94403
- Phone
- (650) 345-8205
- Data Year
- SY 2024-25
Why doesn't this school have a score?
We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. Private schools in CA aren't required to report standardized test scores to the state, which limits the data available for our rating model.
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Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Location
2101 Alameda de las Pulgas, San Mateo, CA 94403
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering The Carey School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. THE CAREY SCHOOL (rated 8.7/10, 0.1 miles away). Another option is CENTENNIAL MONTESSORI SCHOOL (rated 7.4/10, 0.9 miles away). Additionally, Baywood Elementary (rated 6.5/10, 0.9 miles away). For more schools in San Mateo, see our San Mateo schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.1 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| THE CAREY SCHOOL San Mateo | 0.1 mi | 8.7 |
| FUSION ACADEMY - SAN MATEO San Mateo | 0.1 mi | 7.2 |
| Fusion Academy San Mateo San Mateo | 0.1 mi | — |
| JUNIPERO SERRA HIGH SCHOOL San Mateo | 0.2 mi | 5.3 |
| Borel Middle San Mateo | 0.4 mi | 7.9 |
| Meadow Heights Elementary San Mateo | 0.4 mi | 5.8 |
| UP ACADEMY, INC. San Mateo | 0.4 mi | — |
| COMPASS HIGH SCHOOL San Mateo | 0.4 mi | — |
| UP ACADEMY San Mateo | 0.5 mi | — |
| Aragon High San Mateo | 0.7 mi | 7.9 |
| Beresford Elementary San Mateo | 0.7 mi | 6.0 |
| CENTENNIAL MONTESSORI SCHOOL San Mateo | 0.9 mi | 7.4 |
| ST GREGORY SCHOOL San Mateo | 0.7 mi | 5.2 |
| St Gregory San Mateo | 0.7 mi | — |
| Baywood Elementary San Mateo | 0.9 mi | 6.5 |
| Hillsdale High San Mateo | 0.9 mi | 7.3 |
| The Burkard School San Mateo | 0.8 mi | — |
| St. Matthew Catholic San Mateo | 1.0 mi | — |
| THE BURKARD SCHOOL San Mateo | 0.8 mi | 5.4 |
| Abbott Middle San Mateo | 1.1 mi | 6.6 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 94403 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$179,825
Median Home Value
$1,725,900
Median Rent
$3,273/mo
Population
43,459
College Educated
60.3%
Homeownership
54%
Avg Commute
26.7 min
Poverty Rate
6.4%
Median Age
38.5
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about The Carey School
What grades does The Carey School serve?
The Carey School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend The Carey School?
The Carey School has an enrollment of approximately 254 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Carey School?
The student-teacher ratio at The Carey School is 6.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
Is The Carey School a private school?
Yes, The Carey School is a private coeducational school. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2024-25)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 254
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- County
- San Mateo County
- Phone
- (650) 345-8205
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