Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 202 students
- Average class size: 27 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
St. Elizabeth Seton School
About the School
- St. Elizabeth Seton School in Palo Alto, CA offers co–ed education for grades PK through 8 in a city–based setting.
- The school serves 202 udents with a student–teacher ratio of 18:1 and an average class size of 27.
- Founded with a Catholic religious affiliation,.
- Elizabeth Seton School is a member of the National Catholic Educational Association.
- The udent body reflects high diversity, with 99.43% of students identifying as students of color, ranking the school in the top 20% for diversity among California private schools.
- The school enforces a formal dress code and is located in the Crescent Park neighborhood of Palo Alto.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 202 students
- Average class size: 27 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Rankings
St. Elizabeth Seton School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Facts
Student Body
Total Students
202 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
99%
State avg.: 52%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
National avg.:
Average Class Size
27 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
School Uniform
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Sports
Total Sports Offered
3 sports
Sports
Frequently Asked Questions
What sports does St. Elizabeth Seton School offer?
St. Elizabeth Seton School offers 3 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Dance and Soccer.
When is the application deadline for St. Elizabeth Seton School?
The application deadline for St. Elizabeth Seton School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is St. Elizabeth Seton School located?
St. Elizabeth Seton School is located in the Crescent Park neighborhood of Palo Alto, CA.
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to St. Elizabeth Seton School is Castilleja School (0.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Tru (0.6 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Downtown Palo Alto KinderCare (0.8 miles away)
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Avg. class size: 12 students
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(650) 469-3656
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Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 11
All-girls
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Palo Alto, CA 94301
(650) 328-3160
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: K-1 | 50 students
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Palo Alto, CA 94301
(650) 329-8023
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
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Palo Alto, CA 94301
(650) 473-1100
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-K | 70 students
Montessori School
100 Addison Ave
Palo Alto, CA 94301
(659) 321-2747
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 424 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 11
All-girls
1310 Bryant St
Palo Alto, CA 94301
(650) 328-3160
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 243 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 18
475 Pope Street
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 324-8617
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 843 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Sports: 10
Specialized Curriculum
151 Laura Ln
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 251-8500
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 258 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
1041 Myrtle St
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 688-0850
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: 6-12
Avg. class size: 1 student
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2191 E. Bayshore Road, Suite 100
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(877) 673-8893
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: K-5 | 36 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
625 Hamilton Avenue
Palo Alto, CA 94301
(650) 469-3656
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 424 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 11
All-girls
1310 Bryant St
Palo Alto, CA 94301
(650) 328-3160
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: K-1 | 50 students
Montessori School
437 Webster St
Palo Alto, CA 94301
(650) 329-8023
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 353 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Extracurriculars: 13
870 North California Avenue
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 899-7385
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: K-2 | 141 students
951 Oconnor St
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 396-2779
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
848 Ramona St
Palo Alto, CA 94301
(650) 473-1100
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-K | 70 students
Montessori School
100 Addison Ave
Palo Alto, CA 94301
(659) 321-2747
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 353 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Extracurriculars: 13
870 North California Avenue
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 899-7385
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 243 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 18
475 Pope Street
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 324-8617
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 40 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Extracurriculars: 1
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(650) 800-9650
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Quick Facts
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Rank:
Rank:
10/
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Palo Alto, CA 94301
(650) 322-5935
Palo Alto, CA 94301
(650) 322-5935
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(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
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(650) 322-5956
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(650) 322-5956
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(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
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10/
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(650) 322-5946
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(650) 322-5946
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(Math: 73% | Reading: 79%)
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10/
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750 North California Ave.
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(408) 494-8120
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(408) 494-8120
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Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
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Rank:
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Bottom 50%10
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(650) 893-8900
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(650) 893-8900
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Gr: 9-12 | 278 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
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