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#622 of 3,177 private schools in CA
Top 20% of private schools
The Nueva School
High School
6565 Skyline Boulevard, Hillsborough, CA 94010
About The Nueva School
The Nueva School is a private high school in Hillsborough, CA 94010. The school serves approximately 952 students in grades Kindergarten – 12th with a student-teacher ratio of 6:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.3/10, placing it in the 80.5th percentile among private schools in CA — an above average rating overall.
The school scores particularly well in classroom attention (8.7/10), ranked among private schools in CA. Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $191,758, where 69% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Compared to the 4 public schools in Hillsborough, The Nueva School rates higher overall (9.3 vs 8.8 average).
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow The Nueva School compares to the 4 public schools in Hillsborough, CA
All Schools in Hillsborough
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| The Nueva School (this school) | 9.3 |
| Crocker Middle | 8.1 |
| North Hillsborough | 9.2 |
| West Hillsborough | 8.9 |
| South Hillsborough | 9.1 |
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
6565 Skyline Boulevard, Hillsborough, CA 94010
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.6 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| THE NUEVA MIDDLE SCHOOL Hillsborough | 0.0 mi | 9.3 |
| Hoover Elementary Burlingame | 1.0 mi | 7.2 |
| Crocker Middle Hillsborough | 1.0 mi | 8.1 |
| West Hillsborough Hillsborough | 1.2 mi | 8.9 |
| North Hillsborough Hillsborough | 1.1 mi | 9.2 |
| Mercy High Burlingame | 1.3 mi | 7.8 |
| MERCY HIGH SCHOOL Burlingame | 1.4 mi | 7.8 |
| THE BRIDGE SCHOOL Hillsborough | 1.2 mi | 9.3 |
| Roosevelt Elementary Burlingame | 1.3 mi | 6.0 |
| OUR LADY OF ANGELS SCHOOL Burlingame | 1.6 mi | 7.8 |
| OUR LADY OF ANGELS SCHOOL Burlingame | 1.6 mi | 7.8 |
| Lincoln Elementary Burlingame | 1.8 mi | 5.4 |
| Burlingame Intermediate Burlingame | 1.8 mi | 6.2 |
| Franklin Elementary Burlingame | 1.8 mi | 5.9 |
| LA PETITE MONTESSORI SCHOOL LLC Hillsborough | 1.8 mi | 9.3 |
| McKinley Elementary Burlingame | 1.8 mi | 5.4 |
| Spring Valley Elementary Millbrae | 2.1 mi | 4.8 |
| Mills High Millbrae | 2.3 mi | 6.7 |
| Peninsula High (Continuation) Burlingame | 2.5 mi | 4.4 |
| THE AVALON ACADEMY Burlingame | 2.6 mi | 7.8 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 94010 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$191,758
Median Home Value
$2,000,001
Median Rent
$2,655/mo
Population
42,794
College Educated
69.2%
Homeownership
60.6%
Avg Commute
30.6 min
Poverty Rate
5.4%
Median Age
42.5
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Abraham Lincoln Senior High Los Angeles, CA | 9.4 |
| Gridley High Gridley, CA | 9.2 |
| San Marino High San Marino, CA | 9.1 |
| Escondido Charter High Escondido, CA | 9.0 |
| Bishop's School, The La Jolla, CA | 8.9 |
| La Jolla Country Day School La Jolla, CA | 8.9 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about The Nueva School
What grades does The Nueva School serve?
The Nueva School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend The Nueva School?
The Nueva School has an enrollment of approximately 952 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Nueva School?
The student-teacher ratio at The Nueva School is 6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does The Nueva School rank in CA?
The Nueva School is ranked #622 out of 3,177 private schools in CA.
What is The Nueva School's MySchoolScout rating?
The Nueva School has a composite rating of 9.3 out of 10 on MySchoolScout. This score combines academic performance, student growth, equity, and school environment into a single score.
Is The Nueva School a private school?
Yes, The Nueva 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 – 12th
- Enrollment
- 952
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 158
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- County
- San Mateo
- Phone
- (650) 350-4600
- Data Year
- 2025–2026
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