The Carey School
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(650) 345-8205
- The Carey School, founded in 1928, is an accredited, independent co-educational private day school located in San Mateo, CA.
Quick Stats (2021)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Students: 258 students
- Average class size: 18 students
- Application Deadline: Jan. 20
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The Carey School places among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
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School Overview
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) Other school association(s) California Association of Independent Schools (CAIS) |
| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Year Founded | 1928 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 258 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 30% State avg.: 45% |
| Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 34 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 8:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| Average Class Size | 18 students |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | Jan. 20 |
| Admissions Director | Ida Gruber |
School Notes
- The Carey School, founded in 1928, is an accredited, independent co-educational private day school located in San Mateo, CA.
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