Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 1-4
- Enrollment: 39 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Cornerstone Learning Foundation
About the School
- 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 (2026-27)
- Grades: 1-4
- Enrollment: 39 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 1-4
Students By Grade
Student Body
Total Students
39 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
17%
State avg.: 52%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
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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Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: K-12 | 590 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 12
26800 Fremont Rd
Los Altos, CA 94022
(650) 209-3060
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 400 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 3
Montessori School
4000 Terman Drive
Palo Alto, CA 94306
(650) 813-9131
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: 8-12 | 14 students
Avg. class size: 1 student
909 N San Antonio Rd
Los Altos, CA 94022
(650) 941-4350
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: PK-K | 60 students
Montessori School
2246 W El Camino Real
Mountain View, CA 94040
(650) 422-1224
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: PK-1 | 34 students
Montessori School
457 College Ave.
Palo Alto, CA 94306
(650) 520-3513
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: K-12 | 590 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 12
26800 Fremont Rd
Los Altos, CA 94022
(650) 209-3060
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 400 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 3
Montessori School
4000 Terman Drive
Palo Alto, CA 94306
(650) 813-9131
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: 8-12 | 14 students
Avg. class size: 1 student
909 N San Antonio Rd
Los Altos, CA 94022
(650) 941-4350
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 10 students
4000 Middlefield Rd # 29
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 646-1066
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 134 students
180 N Rengstorff Ave
Mountain View, CA 94043
(650) 209-9406
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: K-12 | 590 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 12
26800 Fremont Rd
Los Altos, CA 94022
(650) 209-3060
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 400 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 3
Montessori School
4000 Terman Drive
Palo Alto, CA 94306
(650) 813-9131
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: 8-12 | 14 students
Avg. class size: 1 student
909 N San Antonio Rd
Los Altos, CA 94022
(650) 941-4350
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: PK-1 | 34 students
Montessori School
457 College Ave.
Palo Alto, CA 94306
(650) 520-3513
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 25 students
Avg. class size: 5 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 3
460 S El Monte Ave.
Los Altos, CA 94022
(800) 620-7801
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 400 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 3
Montessori School
4000 Terman Drive
Palo Alto, CA 94306
(650) 813-9131
Distance: 1.6 mi
Gr: PK-K | 60 students
Montessori School
2246 W El Camino Real
Mountain View, CA 94040
(650) 422-1224
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: PK-1 | 34 students
Montessori School
457 College Ave.
Palo Alto, CA 94306
(650) 520-3513
Distance: 1.7 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 109 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Daycare / Preschool
2065 W. El Camino
Mountain View, CA 94040
(650) 967-4430
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 25 students
Avg. class size: 5 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 3
460 S El Monte Ave.
Los Altos, CA 94022
(800) 620-7801
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Quick Facts
Henry M. Gunn High School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
780 Arastradero Rd.
Palo Alto, CA 94306
(650) 354-8200
Palo Alto, CA 94306
(650) 354-8200
0.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,643 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Santa Rita Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
700 Los Altos Ave.
Los Altos, CA 94022
(650) 559-1600
Los Altos, CA 94022
(650) 559-1600
0.6 miles
Gr: K-6 | 326 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Ellen Fletcher Middle School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
655 Arastradero Rd.
Palo Alto, CA 94306
(650) 856-9810
Palo Alto, CA 94306
(650) 856-9810
0.8 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 572 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Ardis G. Egan Junior High School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
100 West Portola Ave.
Los Altos, CA 94022
(650) 917-2200
Los Altos, CA 94022
(650) 917-2200
0.9 miles
Gr: 7-8 | 517 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Bullis Charter
Charter School
(Math: 94% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
102 West Portola Ave.
Los Altos, CA 94022
(650) 947-4100
Los Altos, CA 94022
(650) 947-4100
0.9 miles
Gr: K-8 | 997 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
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