Excellent
#201 of 3,177 private schools in CA
Top 6% of private schools
The Girls' Middle School
Middle School
3400 W. Bayshore, Palo Alto, CA 94303
About The Girls' Middle School
The Girls' Middle School is a private middle school in Palo Alto, CA 94303. The school serves approximately 188 students in grades 6th – 8th with a student-teacher ratio of 7:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8/10, placing it in the 93.7th percentile among private schools in CA — an above average rating overall.
The school scores particularly well in classroom attention (8.0/10), ranked among private schools in CA. Compared to the 17 public schools in Palo Alto, The Girls' Middle School rates higher overall (8.8 vs 7.8 average).
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow The Girls' Middle School compares to the 17 public schools in Palo Alto, CA
All Schools in Palo Alto
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| The Girls' Middle School (this school) | 8.8 |
| Palo Verde Elementary | 7.9 |
| Ohlone Elementary | 8.7 |
| Fairmeadow Elementary | 7.6 |
| Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle | 8.1 |
| Herbert Hoover Elementary | 8.6 |
| El Carmelo Elementary | 5.7 |
| Greendell | 8.8 |
| Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle | 7.9 |
| Duveneck Elementary | 8.2 |
| Walter Hays Elementary | 7.1 |
| Barron Park Elementary | 6.8 |
| Juana Briones Elementary | 8.8 |
| Addison Elementary | 7.4 |
| Ellen Fletcher Middle | 8.2 |
| Palo Alto High | 6.5 |
| Henry M. Gunn High | 7.6 |
| Packard Children's Hospital/Stanford | 8.8 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 45% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 2 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in CA
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Location
3400 W. Bayshore, Palo Alto, CA 94303
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.3 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| THE GIRLS' MIDDLE SCHOOL Palo Alto | 0.0 mi | 8.8 |
| Palo Verde Elementary Palo Alto | 0.4 mi | 7.9 |
| HEADSUP CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER PALO ALTO Palo Alto | 0.6 mi | 8.8 |
| EMERSON SCHOOL Palo Alto | 0.6 mi | 8.8 |
| The Kehillah School Palo Alto | 0.8 mi | 8.8 |
| KEHILLAH JEWISH HIGH SCHOOL Palo Alto | 0.8 mi | 8.8 |
| Ohlone Elementary Palo Alto | 0.8 mi | 8.7 |
| ACHIEVE INC. Palo Alto | 1.0 mi | 8.8 |
| MEIRA ACADEMY Palo Alto | 0.9 mi | 8.8 |
| Hope Technology Palo Alto | 0.9 mi | 8.8 |
| HOPE TECHNOLOGY SCHOOL Palo Alto | 0.9 mi | 8.8 |
| Challenger School - Middlefield Palo Alto | 1.0 mi | 8.8 |
| Fairmeadow Elementary Palo Alto | 1.0 mi | 7.6 |
| Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle Palo Alto | 1.1 mi | 8.1 |
| Herbert Hoover Elementary Palo Alto | 1.2 mi | 8.6 |
| Imagination Lab School Palo Alto | 1.2 mi | 8.8 |
| Keys Family Day School Palo Alto | 1.0 mi | 8.8 |
| KEYS FAMILY DAY SCHOOL Palo Alto | 1.0 mi | 8.8 |
| IMAGINATION LAB SCHOOL Palo Alto | 1.3 mi | 8.8 |
| GROSSMAN ACADEMY Palo Alto | 1.3 mi | 8.8 |
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Avery Middle Avery, CA | 8.8 |
| CHARLES ARMSTRONG SCHOOL Belmont, CA | 8.8 |
| Corte Madera Portola Valley, CA | 8.8 |
| Crystal Springs Uplands School-Middle School Campus Belmont, CA | 8.8 |
| KEYS FAMILY DAY SCHOOL Palo Alto, CA | 8.8 |
| THE GIRLS' MIDDLE SCHOOL Palo Alto, CA | 8.8 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about The Girls' Middle School
What grades does The Girls' Middle School serve?
The Girls' Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend The Girls' Middle School?
The Girls' Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 188 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Girls' Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at The Girls' Middle School is 7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does The Girls' Middle School rank in CA?
The Girls' Middle School is ranked #201 out of 3,177 private schools in CA.
What is The Girls' Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
The Girls' Middle School has a composite rating of 8.8 out of 10 on MySchoolScout. This score combines academic performance, student growth, equity, and school environment into a single score.
Is The Girls' Middle School a private school?
Yes, The Girls' Middle 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 188
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- County
- Santa Clara
- Phone
- (650) 968-8338
- Data Year
- 2025–2026
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