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Mission:
Keys School is an independent, K-8 school that offers a broad, hands-on curriculum. Keys fosters high academic achievement and emphasizes balanced growth—intellectually, physically, emotionally, and socially. Within a diverse and supportive community, Keys is committed to maintaining a caring and creative environment that encourages children to love learning, to take intellectual risks, and to treat others with respect and empathy.
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Keys School |
| School Level |
Elementary school
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Membership(s) |
Institute for Independent Education The Association of Boarding Schools |
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| Religious Affiliation |
Other |
| Grades Offered |
Grades Kindergarten - 8 |
| Year
Founded |
1973 |
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County |
Santa Clara County, CA |
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| Total
Students |
183 students |
| Student
Body Type |
Co-ed |
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CA )
Elementary School Avg. |
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| % Students of
Color |
35% |
40% |
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| Students by Grade |
| Kind - 21 students | | Grade 1 - 20 students | | Grade 2 - 19 students | | Grade 3 - 20 students | | Grade 4 - 17 students | | Grade 5 - 18 students | | Grade 6 - 21 students | | Grade 7 - 27 students | | Grade 8 - 20 students | |
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| Total Classroom Teachers |
24 teachers |
| Average Class Size |
18 |
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School |
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CA )
Elementary School Avg. |
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| Teacher
: Student Ratio |
1:8 |
1:18 *Ntl.
Public School Avg. »
1:16
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| School
Days in Calendar Year |
175 days |
180 days |
| Hours
in School Day for Students |
6 hours |
6 hours |
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| Admission Deadline |
None / Rolling |
| Yearly
Tuition Cost |
$17,120 |
| Tuition Notes |
We offer 3 payment plans.
Financial Aid available. |
| %
on Financial Aid |
15% |
| Headmaster |
Jon Ninnemann |
| Admissions
Director |
Jan Bruzzese |
| Admissions
Associate |
Betty Scalf |
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| Total
Sports Offered |
7 |
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Sports |
| Baseball | Basketball | | Football | Soccer | | Softball | Track and Field | | Volley Ball | |
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| Total Extracurricular
Organizations |
7 |
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Extracurriculars |
| Math club | Hindi | | Geography Club | Science Adventures | | Fencing | Dance | | Chess Club | |
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- What Does Keys School Offer?
• A challenging and engaging academic program that prepares students well for secondary school and beyond
• A dedicated and inspirational faculty that teaches to the whole child
• Specialty teachers in art, music, drama, physical education, Spanish, science, technology, dance, speech, self-science
• Outstanding Outdoor Education Program (K-8)
• After School Athletics Program (4-8)
• Integrated learning activities
• Development of each student’s individual talents
• Safe, closed campus where everyone is known and respected
• A warm, inclusive, family-oriented environment
• Commitment to diversity
• Opportunities for parent education and participation
• Before and After School care
• Extensive use of local resources for field trips and assemblies
• Technology lab with multimedia computers and Internet access
• School counselor and Self-Science Program to develop emotional intelligence
• Commitment to community service at every grade
- Profile last updated: 01/09/2007
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| About This
Zip Code (
94306 ) |
| School
Zip (
94306 ) |
(
CA ) State Average |
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| Population
(Approximate) |
24,484 people |
33,864,644 people |
| %
(age 25+) w/College Degree |
77% |
32% |
| Population Average
Age |
39 years old |
33 years old |
| Average Household
Size |
2.3 persons |
2.8 persons |
| Median Household
Income |
$82,314 |
$51,306 |
| Avg. # of Rooms
in Household |
4.7 rooms |
4.8 rooms |
| Median Age of
Housing Structure |
50 years old |
41 years old |
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Median Value of Housing Unit Zipcode (94306)
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| %
Owning / % Renting |
54% / 46% |
55% / 45% |
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