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Downtown Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 318 students in the neighborhood of Downtown, Burlingame, CA.
The top ranked private schools in Downtown include St. Catherine Of Siena School and Lydian Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 85%, which is higher than the California private school average acceptance rate of 83%.
50% of private schools in Downtown are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Downtown Private Schools (2026-27)

Lydian Academy Photo
Lydian Academy
Gr: 5-12 | 20 students
Avg. class size: 1 student
Extracurriculars: 6
Specialized Curriculum
205 Park Rd.
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 437-2633
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Map of St. Catherine Of Siena School
St. Catherine Of Siena School
Gr: K-8 | 298 students
Catholic
1300 Bayswater Avenue
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 344-7176
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, Burlingame, CA?
The top ranked private schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, Burlingame, CA include St. Catherine Of Siena School and Lydian Academy.
How many private schools are located in the neighborhood of Downtown, Burlingame?
2 private schools are located in the neighborhood of Downtown, Burlingame.
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in the neighborhood of Downtown, Burlingame?
50% of private schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, Burlingame are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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