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Tru School

Private, Nonsectarian Grades K-5

Students ?

9.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

1295 Middlefield Rd
Palo Alto, CA 94301

(650) 469-3656

Racial breakdown:

White:

38.7%

Asian:

35.5%

Two or more races:

19.4%

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by a parent
Sunday, December 17, 2023

Small class sizes, incredible teachers, and lots of time to play. The vibe of the school is inspired and focused. The kids get so much done each day without rewards, competition, iPad apps, or stress. No homework. And yet, they’re academically thriving.

Tru is a teacher-owned, teacher-led school that pays detailed attention to the interests of the kids and masterfully infuses learning into those interests and vice versa. The school plays are written to reflect the emergent curiosities of the kids in perpetually changing and thus ever-relevant annual themes.

Distractions are brilliantly managed and math and writing are given long blocks of work time to encourage focused attention. The mindfulness practices, thoughtful child-centric routines, and school rituals that often involve yoga and singing contribute to a sense of intention and community connection. Close Quote

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School								Students/Teachers											% Completely Immunized (2022)	% Polio (2022)	% DTP (2022)	% MMR (2022)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	% Completely Immunized KG	% Polio KG	% DTP KG	% MMR KG	Total
Tru School	Private, Nonsectarian	K-5	1295 Middlefield Rd	Palo Alto	94301	Santa Clara County	(650) 469-3656	31	3	9.3		12 (38.7%)	1 (3.2%)	1 (3.2%)	11 (35.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (19.4%)
St Elizabeth Seton School	Private, Roman Catholic	PK, KG-8	1095 Channing Ave	Palo Alto	94301	Santa Clara County	(650) 326-9004	209	15	12.0		1 (0.5%)	4 (1.9%)	143 (68.4%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (11.0%)	7 (3.3%)
Castilleja School	Private, Nonsectarian, Girls	6-12	1310 Bryant St	Palo Alto	94301	Santa Clara County	(650) 470-7718	424	60	7.0		115 (27.1%)	21 (5.0%)	38 (9.0%)	182 (42.9%)	2 (0.5%)	3 (0.7%)	63 (14.9%)
Guidepost Montessori	Private, Nonsectarian	PK-K	930 Emerson St	Palo Alto	94301	Santa Clara County	(650) 382-0550	41	2	1.5		1 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.4%)
Odyssey Montessori	Private, Nonsectarian	PK-K	100 Addison Ave	Palo Alto	94301	Santa Clara County	(650) 321-2747	16	4	.5		1 (6.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (6.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Cornerstone Learning Foundation	Private, Nonsectarian	1-4	1985 Louis Rd	Palo Alto	94306	Santa Clara County	(650) 215-0208	51	12	4.3		5 (9.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (88.2%)
Stratford School - Palo Alto	Private, Nonsectarian	K-8	870 N California Ave	Palo Alto	94303	Santa Clara County	(650) 493-1151	301	60	5.0		0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	301 (100.0%)	95.8	97.2	97.2	97.2
Living Wisdom School Of Palo Alto	Private, Nonsectarian	K-12	456 College Ave	Palo Alto	94306	Santa Clara County	(650) 462-8150	71	10	7.0		26 (36.6%)	1 (1.4%)	3 (4.2%)	28 (39.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (18.3%)
The Vr School	Private, Nonsectarian	1-12	2635 Park Blvd	Palo Alto	94306	Santa Clara County	(415) 597-6803	630	68	9.3		20 (3.2%)	405 (64.3%)	80 (12.7%)	0 (0.0%)	100 (15.9%)	10 (1.6%)	15 (2.4%)
Casa Del Bambini School	Private, Nonsectarian	PK-K	457 College Ave	Palo Alto	94306	Santa Clara County	(650) 474-9401

Frequently Asked Questions about Tru School

What is the racial makeup of Tru School?

Students at Tru School are 39% White, 35% Asian, 19% Two or more races, 3% African American, 3% Hispanic.

How many students attend Tru School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 31 students attended Tru School.

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