Very Good
#194 of 1,787 private schools in CA
Top 11% of private schools
The Girls' Middle School
Middle School
3400 W BAYSHORE RD, Palo Alto, CA 94303
Enrollment
202
Student-Teacher
9.1:1
Score
7.6
Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
202
Student-Teacher
9.1:1
Score
7.6
Grades
6th – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
California private schools
#194 of 1,787
In Palo Alto
#6 of 18
public schools
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The Girls' Middle School
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About The Girls' Middle School
The Girls' Middle School is a private middle school in Palo Alto, CA. The Girls' Middle School serves approximately 202 students, and covers grades 6th-8th, and has a 9.1:1 student-teacher ratio. The Girls' Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #194 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
- This school 7.6 · Very Good
- CA avg 6.5
What Parents Should Know
At 9.1:1 students to teachers, The Girls' Middle School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
The Girls' Middle 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 Girls' Middle School compares to the 17 public schools in Palo Alto, CA
Student Demographics
All Schools in Palo Alto
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| The Girls' Middle School (this school) | 7.6 |
| Palo Verde Elementary | 9.0 |
| Ohlone Elementary | 9.3 |
| Fairmeadow Elementary | 8.9 |
| Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle | 9.4 |
| Herbert Hoover Elementary | 9.2 |
| El Carmelo Elementary | 7.5 |
| Frank S. Greene Jr. Middle | 9.2 |
| Greendell | — |
| Duveneck Elementary | 8.6 |
| Walter Hays Elementary | 8.5 |
| Barron Park Elementary | 8.7 |
| Juana Briones Elementary | 9.1 |
| Addison Elementary | 7.8 |
| Ellen Fletcher Middle | 9.4 |
| Palo Alto High | 8.7 |
| Henry M. Gunn High | 9.2 |
| Packard Children's Hospital/Stanford | — |
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.
Data Unavailable
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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
3400 W BAYSHORE RD, Palo Alto, CA 94303
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering The Girls' Middle School may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle (rated 9.4/10, 1.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Ohlone Elementary (rated 9.3/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Herbert Hoover Elementary (rated 9.2/10, 1.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Palo Alto, see our Palo Alto schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.3 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| The Girls' Middle School Palo Alto | 0.0 mi | — |
| Palo Verde Elementary Palo Alto | 0.4 mi | 9.0 |
| HEADSUP CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER PALO ALTO Palo Alto | 0.6 mi | — |
| EMERSON SCHOOL Palo Alto | 0.6 mi | — |
| The Kehillah School Palo Alto | 0.8 mi | — |
| KEHILLAH JEWISH HIGH SCHOOL Palo Alto | 0.8 mi | 5.9 |
| Ohlone Elementary Palo Alto | 0.8 mi | 9.3 |
| ACHIEVE INC. Palo Alto | 1.0 mi | 8.2 |
| MEIRA ACADEMY Palo Alto | 0.9 mi | — |
| Hope Technology Palo Alto | 0.9 mi | — |
| HOPE TECHNOLOGY SCHOOL Palo Alto | 0.9 mi | 7.8 |
| Challenger School - Middlefield Palo Alto | 1.0 mi | — |
| Fairmeadow Elementary Palo Alto | 1.0 mi | 8.9 |
| Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle Palo Alto | 1.1 mi | 9.4 |
| Herbert Hoover Elementary Palo Alto | 1.2 mi | 9.2 |
| Imagination Lab School Palo Alto | 1.2 mi | — |
| Keys Family Day School Palo Alto | 1.0 mi | — |
| KEYS FAMILY DAY SCHOOL Palo Alto | 1.0 mi | 7.7 |
| IMAGINATION LAB SCHOOL Palo Alto | 1.3 mi | — |
| GROSSMAN ACADEMY Palo Alto | 1.3 mi | — |
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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| CHARLES ARMSTRONG SCHOOL Belmont, CA | 7.6 |
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| Mammoth Middle Mammoth Lakes, CA | 7.6 |
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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 202 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Girls' Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at The Girls' Middle School is 9.1:1. 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 ranks #194 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
What is The Girls' Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
The Girls' Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is The Girls' Middle School a private school?
Yes, The Girls' Middle School is a private all-girls 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 The Girls' Middle School a religious school?
No, The Girls' Middle School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 202
- Gender Split
- 0% M / 100% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- all-girls
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 167 days
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Santa Clara County
- Phone
- (650) 968-8338
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