The Carey School

1 Carey School Ln
San Mateo, CA 94403
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  • The Carey School, founded in 1928, is an accredited, independent co-educational private day school located in San Mateo, CA.

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc. National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
State or regional independent school association
Other school association(s)
Grades Offered Grades Prekindergarten-5
Year Founded 1928

Student Body

Total Students 220 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color
42%
State avg.: 43%
Students by Grade The Carey School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers 26 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 8:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size 18 students

Finances and Admission

Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Admissions Director Lisa Fowler
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  • Grades: PK-5
  • Students: 220 students
  • Average class size: 18 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
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Did You Know?
The average private school tuition in San Mateo County, CA is $14,196 for elementary schools and $28,044 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in San Mateo County, CA is 67% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).
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