For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private elementary schools serving 4,040 students in the neighborhood of Midtown, Palo Alto, CA.
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Midtown include Emerson Montessori School - Palo Alto, Keys School, and Torah Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 38%, which is lower than the California private elementary school average acceptance rate of 81%.
33% of private elementary schools in Midtown are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish).
Top-Ranked Midtown 草榴社区 Elementary Schools (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2800 West Bayshore Road
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 424-1267
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 424-1267
Gr: NS-8 | 3,710 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2890 Middlefield Rd
Palo Alto, CA 94306
(650) 328-1711
Palo Alto, CA 94306
(650) 328-1711
Gr: K-8 | 324 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition listed
Torah Academy
All-boys (Jewish)
3070 Louis Rd
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 424-9080
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 424-9080
Gr: 4-5 | 6 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked private elementary schools in the neighborhood of Midtown, Palo Alto, CA?
The top-ranked private elementary schools in the neighborhood of Midtown, Palo Alto, CA include Emerson Montessori School - Palo Alto, Keys School, and Torah Academy.
How many private elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Midtown, Palo Alto?
3 private elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Midtown, Palo Alto.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in the neighborhood of Midtown, Palo Alto?
33% of private elementary schools in the neighborhood of Midtown, Palo Alto are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish).
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