Very Good
#295 of 1,787 private schools in CA
Top 17% of private schools
Ventana School
Elementary School
1040 BORDER RD, Los Altos, CA 94024
Enrollment
82
Student-Teacher
5.6:1
Score
7.4
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
82
Student-Teacher
5.6:1
Score
7.4
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
California private schools
#295 of 1,787
In Los Altos
#2 of 6
public schools
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Ventana School
Elementary School in Los Altos · grades Pre-K – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Ventana School
Ventana School is a private elementary school in Los Altos, CA. Ventana School serves approximately 82 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 5.6:1 student-teacher ratio. Ventana School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #295 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
- This school 7.4 · Very Good
- CA avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
At 82 students, Ventana School 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 5.6:1 students to teachers, Ventana School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Ventana School 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 Ventana School compares to 7 public schools serving similar grades in Los Altos, CA
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Ventana School (this school) | 7.4 |
| Covington Elementary | 9.4 |
| Loyola Elementary | 9.1 |
| Almond Elementary | 8.8 |
| Oak Avenue Elementary | 9.2 |
| Montclaire Elementary | 8.7 |
| Santa Rita Elementary | 7.8 |
| Bullis Charter | 9.7 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
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.
Data Unavailable
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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
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
1040 BORDER RD, Los Altos, CA 94024
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Ventana School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Springer Elementary (rated 9.5/10, 0.7 miles away, in nearby Mountain View), which scores notably higher. Another option is Covington Elementary (rated 9.4/10, 0.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Benjamin Bubb Elementary (rated 9.3/10, 1.6 miles away, in nearby Mountain View), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Los Altos, see our Los Altos schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.6 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Ventana School Los Altos | 0.0 mi | — |
| Pinewood Private–Lower Campus Los Altos | 0.1 mi | — |
| HERITAGE ACADEMY Los Altos | 0.3 mi | 5.3 |
| LOS ALTOS CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS Los Altos Hills | 0.4 mi | 7.5 |
| Covington Elementary Los Altos | 0.6 mi | 9.4 |
| Springer Elementary Mountain View | 0.7 mi | 9.5 |
| ST NICHOLAS CATHOLIC SCHOOL Los Altos Hills | 0.7 mi | 5.7 |
| Loyola Elementary Los Altos | 0.7 mi | 9.1 |
| ST FRANCIS HIGH SCHOOL Mountain View | 1.1 mi | 5.7 |
| Canterbury Christian School Los Altos | 1.4 mi | — |
| Almond Elementary Los Altos | 1.4 mi | 8.8 |
| Georgina P. Blach Junior High Los Altos | 1.2 mi | 8.6 |
| Waldorf School of the Peninsula Los Altos | 1.5 mi | — |
| WALDORF SCHOOL OF THE PENINSULA Los Altos | 1.5 mi | 5.9 |
| Los Altos High Los Altos | 1.6 mi | 9.0 |
| MIRAMONTE SCHOOL Los Altos | 1.3 mi | 7.8 |
| Benjamin Bubb Elementary Mountain View | 1.6 mi | 9.3 |
| ST PAUL LUTHERAN CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER Mountain View | 1.8 mi | — |
| ST JOSEPH SCHOOL MOUNTAIN VIEW Mountain View | 1.7 mi | 7.0 |
| Isaac Newton Graham Middle Mountain View | 1.6 mi | 8.8 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 94024 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$250,001
Median Home Value
$2,000,001
Median Rent
$3,501/mo
Population
23,673
College Educated
85.1%
Homeownership
88.1%
Avg Commute
24.4 min
Poverty Rate
2.8%
Median Age
47.8
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|---|---|
| ACADEMY OF THE ARTS Redondo Beach, CA | 7.4 |
| Adelanto Virtual Academy Victorville, CA | 7.4 |
| Amanecer Primary Center Los Angeles, CA | 7.4 |
| CENTENNIAL MONTESSORI SCHOOL San Mateo, CA | 7.4 |
| Cordua Elementary Marysville, CA | 7.4 |
| FOLSOM PREPARATORY SCHOOL Folsom, CA | 7.4 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Ventana School
What grades does Ventana School serve?
Ventana School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Ventana School?
Ventana School has an enrollment of approximately 82 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ventana School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ventana School is 5.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Ventana School rank in CA?
Ventana School ranks #295 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
What is Ventana School's MySchoolScout rating?
Ventana 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 Ventana School a private school?
Yes, Ventana School is a private coeducational school with a Episcopal affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Ventana School a religious school?
Ventana School has a Episcopal religious affiliation.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 82
- Gender Split
- 54% M / 46% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Episcopal
- School Day
- 6.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 174 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Santa Clara County
- Phone
- (650) 948-2121
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