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Palo Alto Unified School DistrictPrivate Middle School · Palo Alto

Keys School

2890 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto, CA 94306

Rating A~300 studentsK-8
A
Niche rating
$38,000/年
Annual tuition
~300
Enrollment
K-8
Grades
$3.0M+
Surrounding median

SummaryQuick Overview

Keys School at a glance.

Keys School is a K-8 independent school in Palo Alto with a project-based learning model, Niche A, tuition ~$38,000/year. Enrollment ~300. Emphasis on creativity and critical thinking. Small-community ethos. Surrounding median home price ~$3.0M+.

Key Takeaways

  • Niche A; K-8 independent school; tuition ~$38,000/year
  • Enrollment ~300, grades K-8
  • Project-based learning (PBL) curriculum
  • Small-community ethos with open culture
  • Surrounding median home price ~$3.0M+ (Midtown, Barron Park)

№ 01Why this school

What Keys School stands for.

A few high-signal slices: academic reputation, faculty profile, extracurricular depth, and campus culture.

01

K-8 project-based learning curriculum

02

Emphasis on creativity and critical thinking

03

Enrollment ~300 — small-community ethos

04

Tuition ~$38,000/year

№ 04Neighborhoods

Catchment area.

Properties in the following neighborhoods typically fall within the Keys School attendance area. Reference median home price: $3.0M+

MidtownBarron Park

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№ 05Other privates

Other middle private schools in Palo Alto.

Same-level options for quick side-by-side comparison.

№ 06Questions

Frequently asked.

The questions families ask most when weighing this school and the homes around it, answered from the data on this page.

01
What are home prices near Keys School?

The Keys School attendance area covers Midtown, Barron Park and nearby neighborhoods, where the reference median home price is around $3.0M+. Prices move with the market; use current sold and active listing data for any specific property.

02
How is Keys School rated?

Keys School carries a Niche rating of A, and a composite rating of A on this site. Niche ratings are based on public data and are for reference only.

Sources: GreatSchools · California Department of Education · school annual reportUpdated May 2026Scope: Keys School
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