Excellent
#2103 of 3,177 private schools in CA
Tru
Elementary School
625 Hamilton Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301
About Tru
Tru is an private elementary school in Palo Alto, CA 94301. The school serves approximately 31 students in grades Kindergarten – 5th with a student-teacher ratio of 8.9:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8/10, placing it in the 33.8th percentile among private schools in CA — an above average rating overall.
The school scores particularly well in classroom attention (6.7/10), ranked among private schools in CA. Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $235,529, where 83% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Compared to the 12 public schools in Palo Alto, Tru rates higher overall (8.8 vs 7.9 average).
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow Tru compares to 12 public schools serving similar grades in Palo Alto, CA
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Tru (this school) | 8.8 |
| Addison Elementary | 7.4 |
| Walter Hays Elementary | 7.1 |
| Duveneck Elementary | 8.2 |
| Packard Children's Hospital/Stanford | 8.8 |
| Ohlone Elementary | 8.7 |
| El Carmelo Elementary | 5.7 |
| Palo Verde Elementary | 7.9 |
| Barron Park Elementary | 6.8 |
| Fairmeadow Elementary | 7.6 |
| Herbert Hoover Elementary | 8.6 |
| Juana Briones Elementary | 8.8 |
| Greendell | 8.8 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
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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
625 Hamilton Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.3 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Addison Elementary Palo Alto | 0.4 mi | 7.4 |
| GUIDEPOST MONTESSORI Palo Alto | 0.6 mi | 8.8 |
| ODYSSEY MONTESSORI Palo Alto | 0.7 mi | 8.8 |
| TRU SCHOOL Palo Alto | 0.6 mi | 8.8 |
| CASTILLEJA SCHOOL Palo Alto | 0.7 mi | 8.8 |
| Castilleja School Palo Alto | 0.7 mi | 8.8 |
| St. Elizabeth Seton Palo Alto | 0.7 mi | 8.8 |
| ST ELIZABETH SETON SCHOOL Palo Alto | 0.7 mi | 8.8 |
| Palo Alto High Palo Alto | 0.8 mi | 6.5 |
| KIPP Valiant Community Prep Menlo Park | 0.9 mi | 5.4 |
| Walter Hays Elementary Palo Alto | 0.9 mi | 7.1 |
| Chesterton Academy of St. James Menlo Park | 1.0 mi | 5.8 |
| BBS Palo Alto | 1.0 mi | 8.8 |
| Peninsula School, Ltd Menlo Park | 1.3 mi | 5.8 |
| PENINSULA SCHOOL Menlo Park | 1.3 mi | 5.8 |
| Menlo-Atherton High Atherton | 1.3 mi | 7.9 |
| Packard Children's Hospital/Stanford Palo Alto | 1.3 mi | 8.8 |
| Duveneck Elementary Palo Alto | 1.2 mi | 8.2 |
| Laurel Elementary Atherton | 1.5 mi | 8.4 |
| Esther B. Clark School Palo Alto Palo Alto | 1.3 mi | 8.8 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 94301 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$235,529
Median Home Value
$2,000,001
Median Rent
$3,290/mo
Population
17,126
College Educated
83.3%
Homeownership
51.6%
Avg Commute
23.7 min
Poverty Rate
4.2%
Median Age
45.4
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Tru
What grades does Tru serve?
Tru serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Tru?
Tru has an enrollment of approximately 31 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tru?
The student-teacher ratio at Tru is 8.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Tru rank in CA?
Tru is ranked #2103 out of 3,177 private schools in CA.
What is Tru's MySchoolScout rating?
Tru 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 Tru a private school?
Yes, Tru 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 31
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- County
- Santa Clara
- Phone
- (650) 469-3656
- Data Year
- 2025–2026
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