Keys School
2890 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto, CA, 94306-0943 - View a map of this school Map  tel: (650)328-1711
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School Notes Overview:

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. ...read more  

School Overview:
Keys School
School Level Elementary school
School Membership(s) Institute for Independent Education
The Association of Boarding Schools
Religious Affiliation Other
Grades Offered Grades Kindergarten - 8
Year Founded 1973
County Santa Clara County, CA
Student Body
Total Students 183 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
This School ( CA ) Elementary School Avg.
% Students of Color 35% 40%
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
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 24 teachers
Average Class Size 18
This School ( CA ) Elementary School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:8 1:18
*Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year 175 days 180 days
Hours in School Day for Students 6 hours 6 hours
Finances and Admission
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
 
Sports:    
Total Sports Offered 7

Sports
BaseballBasketball
FootballSoccer
SoftballTrack and Field
Volley Ball 
 
Extracurricular:    
Total Extracurricular Organizations 7

Extracurriculars
Math clubHindi
Geography Club Science Adventures
Fencing Dance
Chess Club 
 
School Notes:
  • 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
 
School Zip Code:
About This Zip Code ( 94306 )
School Zip ( 94306 ) ( CA ) State Average
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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