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The Primary School - East Palo Alto
Elementary School · East Palo Alto, CA
A private elementary school in East Palo Alto, CA serving grades Pre-K – 4th.
2086 CLARKE AVE, East Palo Alto, CA 94303
- 10.4:1 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
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Where The Primary School - East Palo Alto sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 64Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 73Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,570/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$148,031
Median home value
$1,825,000
Median rent
$2,710/mo
College educated
48.4%
Homeownership
57%
Poverty rate
6.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 94303; 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)
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| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Scuola International School Silicon ValleyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–1 | 0.1 mi | 10 | Compare → |
| Los Robles-ronald Mcnair AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | K–5 | 0.1 mi | 266 | Compare → |
| Aspire East Palo Alto CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 2.2 | K–8 | 0.5 mi | 564 | Compare → |
| BbsPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–4 | 0.7 mi | 14 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
The Primary School - East Palo Alto is listed in East Palo Alto, CA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About The Primary School - East Palo Alto
The Primary School - East Palo Alto is a private elementary school in East Palo Alto, CA, serving approximately 229 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #653 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about The Primary School - East Palo Alto
What grades does The Primary School - East Palo Alto serve?
The Primary School - East Palo Alto serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend The Primary School - East Palo Alto?
The Primary School - East Palo Alto has an enrollment of approximately 229 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Primary School - East Palo Alto?
The student-teacher ratio at The Primary School - East Palo Alto is 10.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does The Primary School - East Palo Alto rank in CA?
The Primary School - East Palo Alto ranks #653 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
What is The Primary School - East Palo Alto's MySchoolScout rating?
The Primary School - East Palo Alto has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is The Primary School - East Palo Alto a private school?
Yes, The Primary School - East Palo Alto 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 Primary School - East Palo Alto a religious school?
No, The Primary School - East Palo Alto is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 4th
- Enrollment
- 229
- Gender Split
- 78% M / 22% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- San Mateo County
- Phone
- (650) 396-2779
- Area population (ZIP 94303)
- 47,123
- Area average commute
- 24.7 min
- Area median age
- 38.1
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 94303; 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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