Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 141 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
The Primary School - East Palo Alto
About the School
- The Primary School–East Palo Alto in Palo Alto, CA, serves 141 students in kindergarten through 2nd grade within a nonsectarian suburban community.
- This California elementary private school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 10:1, supported by 14 teaching staff members.
- The school's student population is approximately 80 percent students of color, reflecting diversity in the suburban area.
- The Primary School–East Palo Alto operates without religious affiliation and offers co–educational programs for early elementary grades.
- Located near several Palo Alto private schools, it provides elementary education options distinct from nearby international and college preparatory institutions.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 141 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
Student Body
Total Students
141 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
80%
State avg.: 52%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.:
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for The Primary School - East Palo Alto?
The application deadline for The Primary School - East Palo Alto is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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The nearest high school to The Primary School - East Palo Alto is Eastside College Preparatory School (0.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is La Scuola International Silicon Valley (0.1 miles away)
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Avg. class size: 1 student
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Avg. class size: 18 students
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(650) 260-3805
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Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 800-9650
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Avg. class size: 7 students
Sports: 10
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(650) 251-8500
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: 6-12
Avg. class size: 1 student
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Palo Alto, CA 94303
(877) 673-8893
Distance: 1.0 mi
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Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 324-8617
Distance: 0.1 mi
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Avg. class size: 10 students
Extracurriculars: 1
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(650) 800-9650
Distance: 0.8 mi
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Avg. class size: 7 students
Sports: 10
Specialized Curriculum
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(650) 251-8500
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(650) 325-9543
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