Cornerstone Learning Foundation in Palo Alto, CA, serves 39 students in grades 1 through 4 within a nonsectarian, city–based setting near Esther Clarks Park.
The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 3:1, supported by a teaching staff of 12 educators.
The student body includes 16.67% students of color, reflecting diversity within this small private elementary school.
As a member of both the American Montessori Society and Association Montessori International, Cornerstone Learning Foundation offers Montessori–based education for early elementary grades.
Located in a small city locale, this Palo Alto private school provides elementary education with tuition and enrollment aligned with local private school trends.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 1-4
- Enrollment: 39 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 1-4
Student Body
Total Students
39 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
17%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Cornerstone Learning Foundation?
The application deadline for Cornerstone Learning Foundation is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Cornerstone Learning Foundation located?
Cornerstone Learning Foundation is located in the Esther Clarks Park neighborhood of Palo Alto, CA.
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Cornerstone Learning Foundation is Pinewood School (0.6 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Bowman School (0.7 miles away)
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