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Tru
Elementary School
625 Hamilton Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301
Enrollment
31
Student-Teacher
8.9:1
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
31
Student-Teacher
8.9:1
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Data vintage
2024-25
Data vintage2024-25
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Tru
Elementary School in Palo Alto · grades Kindergarten – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Tru
Tru is a private elementary school in Palo Alto, CA. Tru serves approximately 31 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 8.9:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly.
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What Parents Should Know
At 31 students, Tru is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 8.9:1 students to teachers, Tru sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Tru 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 Tru compares to 12 public schools serving similar grades in Palo Alto, CA
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Tru (this school) | — |
| Addison Elementary | 7.8 |
| Walter Hays Elementary | 8.5 |
| Duveneck Elementary | 8.6 |
| Packard Children's Hospital/Stanford | — |
| Ohlone Elementary | 9.3 |
| El Carmelo Elementary | 7.5 |
| Palo Verde Elementary | 9.0 |
| Barron Park Elementary | 8.7 |
| Fairmeadow Elementary | 8.9 |
| Herbert Hoover Elementary | 9.2 |
| Juana Briones Elementary | 9.1 |
| Greendell | — |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 31 students
- Type
- Private
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.9:1
- Address
- 625 Hamilton Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301
- Phone
- (650) 469-3656
- Data Year
- SY 2024-25
Why doesn't this school have a score?
We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. Private schools in CA aren't required to report standardized test scores to the state, which limits the data available for our rating model.
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Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Location
625 Hamilton Ave, Palo Alto, CA 94301
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Tru may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Laurel Elementary (rated 9.7/10, 1.5 miles away, in nearby Atherton). Another option is Duveneck Elementary (rated 8.6/10, 1.2 miles away). Additionally, Walter Hays Elementary (rated 8.5/10, 0.9 miles away). For more schools in Palo Alto, see our Palo Alto schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.3 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Addison Elementary Palo Alto | 0.4 mi | 7.8 |
| GUIDEPOST MONTESSORI Palo Alto | 0.6 mi | — |
| ODYSSEY MONTESSORI Palo Alto | 0.7 mi | — |
| TRU SCHOOL Palo Alto | 0.6 mi | 5.8 |
| CASTILLEJA SCHOOL Palo Alto | 0.7 mi | 7.5 |
| Castilleja School Palo Alto | 0.7 mi | — |
| St. Elizabeth Seton Palo Alto | 0.7 mi | — |
| ST ELIZABETH SETON SCHOOL Palo Alto | 0.7 mi | 5.1 |
| Palo Alto High Palo Alto | 0.8 mi | 8.7 |
| KIPP Valiant Community Prep Menlo Park | 0.9 mi | 6.8 |
| Walter Hays Elementary Palo Alto | 0.9 mi | 8.5 |
| Chesterton Academy of St. James Menlo Park | 1.0 mi | — |
| BBS Palo Alto | 1.0 mi | — |
| Peninsula School, Ltd Menlo Park | 1.3 mi | — |
| PENINSULA SCHOOL Menlo Park | 1.3 mi | 7.0 |
| Menlo-Atherton High Atherton | 1.3 mi | 8.6 |
| Packard Children's Hospital/Stanford Palo Alto | 1.3 mi | — |
| Duveneck Elementary Palo Alto | 1.2 mi | 8.6 |
| Laurel Elementary Atherton | 1.5 mi | 9.7 |
| Esther B. Clark School Palo Alto Palo Alto | 1.3 mi | — |
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.
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 County
- Phone
- (650) 469-3656
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