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Keys Family Day School

2890 Middlefield Rd Palo Alto, CA 94306

Tel: (650) 328-1711

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked CA School
Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 317 students
Yearly Tuition: $43,800
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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About the School

Keys Family Day School in Palo Alto, CA is a nonsectarian private school serving co–ed students from kindergarten through 8th grade in a small city community.
Founded in 1973, the school enrolls 317 students with a student–teacher ratio of 9:1, supported by 36 teaching staff.
The student body includes 31% students of color, reflecting some racial and ethnic diversity within the school community.
Annual tuition is $43,800, which is above the average private elementary school tuition in Palo Alto.
Keys Family Day School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for enrollment size.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked CA School
Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 317 students
Yearly Tuition: $43,800
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

Keys Family Day School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Keys Family Day School
Kind	36
1	38
2	37
3	32
4	35
5	36
6	35
7	36
8	32

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Year Founded

1973

Student Body

Total Students

317 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

31%

State avg.: 52%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

36 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

9:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$43,800

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Application URL

Online Application

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How much does Keys Family Day School cost?

Keys Family Day School's tuition is approximately $43,800 for private students.

What is Keys Family Day School's ranking?

Keys Family Day School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Largest student body.

When is the application deadline for Keys Family Day School?

The application deadline for Keys Family Day School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average private school tuition in Palo Alto, CA is $40,477 for elementary schools and $45,519 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Palo Alto, CA is 57% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).