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Best Midtown Private Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 4,040 students in the neighborhood of Midtown, Palo Alto, CA.
The top ranked private schools in Midtown include Emerson Montessori School - Palo Alto, Torah Academy, and Keys School.
The average acceptance rate is 38%, which is lower than the California private school average acceptance rate of 80%.
33% of private schools in Midtown are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish).

Top Ranked Midtown Private Schools (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Emerson Montessori School - Palo Alto
Emerson Montessori School - Palo Alto Photo - * Individualized, self-paced core curriculum *Chinese, Spanish, art, music, and PE for all *Year-round, full-day program for grades 1-8 *Cultivation of thinking skills and ethical values *Emphasis on personal goal setting
Montessori School
(3)
2800 West Bayshore Road
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 424-1267
Gr: NS-8 | 3,710 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Keys School
Keys School Photo - Where Learning Comes to Life!
(1)
2890 Middlefield Rd
Palo Alto, CA 94306
(650) 328-1711
Gr: K-8 | 324 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition listed
Torah Academy
All-boys (Jewish)
3070 Louis Rd
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 424-9080
Gr: 4-5 | 6 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in the neighborhood of Midtown, Palo Alto, CA?
The top ranked private schools in the neighborhood of Midtown, Palo Alto, CA include Emerson Montessori School - Palo Alto, Torah Academy, and Keys School.
How many private schools are located in the neighborhood of Midtown, Palo Alto?
3 private schools are located in the neighborhood of Midtown, Palo Alto.
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in the neighborhood of Midtown, Palo Alto?
33% of private schools in the neighborhood of Midtown, Palo Alto are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish).

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