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The Primary School - East Palo Alto

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The Primary School–East Palo Alto in Palo Alto, CA, serves 141 students in kindergarten through 2nd grade within a nonsectarian suburban community.

This California elementary private school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 10:1, supported by 14 teaching staff members.

The school's student population is approximately 80 percent students of color, reflecting diversity in the suburban area.

The Primary School–East Palo Alto operates without religious affiliation and offers co–educational programs for early elementary grades.

Located near several Palo Alto private schools, it provides elementary education options distinct from nearby international and college preparatory institutions.

Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Kindergarten-2
Enrollment: 141 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-2

Student Body

Total Students

141 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

80%

State avg.: 51%

Students by Grade

The Primary School - East Palo Alto Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

14 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

10:1

National avg.: 13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Kindergarten-2
Enrollment: 141 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Palo Alto, CA is $38,391 for elementary schools and $41,492 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Palo Alto, CA is 62% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).