Very Good
#299 of 1,787 private schools in CA
Top 17% of private schools
The Nueva School
School · San Mateo, CA
A private school in San Mateo, CA serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
131 E 28TH AVE, San Mateo, CA 94403
- 6.2:1 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 The Nueva School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 90Walker's Paradise
- Transit 52Good Transit
- Bike 77Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,131/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (San Mateo), 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
$179,825
Median home value
$1,725,900
Median rent
$3,273/mo
College educated
60.3%
Homeownership
54%
Poverty rate
6.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 94403; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Mateo County Special EducationEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | K–12 | 2.4 mi | 41 | Compare → |
| Stanbridge AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | K–12 | 2.7 mi | 91 | Compare → |
| Pacific Rim Int'l SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–10 | 3.1 mi | 27 | Compare → |
| The Nueva Middle SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | PK–12 | 4.6 mi | 946 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
The Nueva School is listed in San Mateo, CA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About The Nueva School
The Nueva School is a private school in San Mateo, CA, serving approximately 949 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 6.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #299 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about The Nueva School
What grades does The Nueva School serve?
The Nueva School serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend The Nueva School?
The Nueva School has an enrollment of approximately 949 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Nueva School?
The student-teacher ratio at The Nueva School is 6.2:1. 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 ranks #299 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
What is The Nueva School's MySchoolScout rating?
The Nueva School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is The Nueva School a private school?
Yes, The Nueva 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 The Nueva School a religious school?
No, The Nueva School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 949
- Gender Split
- 47% M / 53% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 152
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 6.9 hours
- Days Per Year
- 176 days
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- San Mateo County
- Phone
- (650) 235-7172
- Area population (ZIP 94403)
- 43,459
- Area average commute
- 26.7 min
- Area median age
- 38.5
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 94403; 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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