About the School
- Green Chinese School in Los Altos, CA, serves 38 co–educational students in grades K through 5 within a suburban community setting.
- Founded in 1905, the school offers a nonsectarian alternative program emphasizing a diverse student body with 100% students of color.
- The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 13:1 with three total teachers on a 50–acre campus in South Los Altos.
- Annual tuition for this California K–5 private school is $25,000, which is above the local average elementary tuition of $20,726 in Los Altos.
- Green Chinese School ranks in the top 20% statewide for diversity, school history, and school resources among California private schools.
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1905
Campus Size
50 acres
Student Body
Total Students
38 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 52%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.: 11:1
Number of AP Courses
15 courses
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$25,000
Endowment Size
$50 million
School Notes
- School Motto: Truth and Honor
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- John Doe, Nobel Laureate -
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Green Chinese School cost?
Green Chinese School's tuition is approximately $25,000 for private students.
Who are famous alumni from Green Chinese School?
Green Chinese School famous alumni include: John Doe, Nobel Laureate.
When is the application deadline for Green Chinese School?
The application deadline for Green Chinese School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Green Chinese School located?
Green Chinese School is located in the South Los Altos neighborhood of Los Altos, CA.
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Green Chinese School is Waldorf School Of The Peninsula (1.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Saint Simon Parish School (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
Distance: 0.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 545 students
Avg. class size: 27 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 8
Catholic
1840 Grant Road
Los Altos, CA 94024
(650) 880-1456
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: K-8 | 117 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Seventh Day Adventist
1175 Altamead Dr
Los Altos, CA 94024
(650) 967-2783
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-K | 35 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Montessori School
1635 Belleville Way
Sunnyvale, CA 94087
(408) 257-3374
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 260 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 12
11311 Mora Dr
Los Altos, CA 94024
(650) 209-9400
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 241 students
Jewish
1030 Astoria Dr
Sunnyvale, CA 94087
(408) 738-3060
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 260 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 12
11311 Mora Dr
Los Altos, CA 94024
(650) 209-9400
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: K-11 | 180 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 9
Christian
625 Magdalena Avenue
Los Altos, CA 94024
(650) 948-3738
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 1,745 students
Catholic
1885 Miramonte Ave
Mountain View, CA 94040
(650) 968-1213
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: K-12 | 595 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 12
327 Fremont Ave
Los Altos, CA 94024
(650) 209-3050
Distance: 3.0 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 491 students
21050 Mcclellan Rd
Cupertino, CA 95014
(408) 865-0366
Distance: 0.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 545 students
Avg. class size: 27 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 8
Catholic
1840 Grant Road
Los Altos, CA 94024
(650) 880-1456
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: K-8 | 117 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Seventh Day Adventist
1175 Altamead Dr
Los Altos, CA 94024
(650) 967-2783
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 260 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 12
11311 Mora Dr
Los Altos, CA 94024
(650) 209-9400
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 241 students
Jewish
1030 Astoria Dr
Sunnyvale, CA 94087
(408) 738-3060
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: NS-5 | 523 students
Extracurriculars: 7
1196 Lime Drive
Sunnyvale, CA 94087
(408) 617-8198
Distance: 0.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 545 students
Avg. class size: 27 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 8
Catholic
1840 Grant Road
Los Altos, CA 94024
(650) 880-1456
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-K | 35 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Montessori School
1635 Belleville Way
Sunnyvale, CA 94087
(408) 257-3374
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 260 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 12
11311 Mora Dr
Los Altos, CA 94024
(650) 209-9400
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 241 students
Jewish
1030 Astoria Dr
Sunnyvale, CA 94087
(408) 738-3060
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: NS | 225 students
Daycare / Preschool
1098 W Remington Drive
Sunnyvale, CA 94087
(408) 739-2022
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Montclaire Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1160 St. Joseph Ave.
Los Altos, CA 94024
(650) 967-9388
Los Altos, CA 94024
(650) 967-9388
0.5 miles
Gr: K-5 | 442 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Oak Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1501 Oak Ave.
Los Altos, CA 94024
(650) 237-3900
Los Altos, CA 94024
(650) 237-3900
0.6 miles
Gr: K-6 | 334 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Mountain View High School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3535 Truman Ave.
Mountain View, CA 94040
(650) 940-4602
Mountain View, CA 94040
(650) 940-4602
0.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 2,187 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Alta Vista High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1325 Bryant Ave.
Mountain View, CA 94040
(650) 691-2433
Mountain View, CA 94040
(650) 691-2433
1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 78 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Georgina P. Blach Junior High School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1120 Covington Rd.
Los Altos, CA 94024
(650) 934-3800
Los Altos, CA 94024
(650) 934-3800
1.1 miles
Gr: 7-8 | 388 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
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