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Districts
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Palo Alto Unified School District
10,318 students | PALO ALTO, CA
Grades K-12 & Ungraded | 20 schools -
Ravenswood City Elementary School District
1,489 students | EAST PALO ALTO, CA
Grades PK, K-8 | 10 schools
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Reviews From Schools in Palo Alto
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Parent / Guardian
August 01, 2025
My child attended Hoover from K-2nd grade. We had an overall great experience here -- my daughter started off having a tough transition to Kindergarten because she was on the younger side and wasn't... More
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Herbert Hoover Elementary School
Other (school staff, family member, recent alum, etc)
July 10, 2025
OMH. I HATED THIS PLACE. THE SISTERS AND FACULTY ONLY CARE ABOUT $ NOT THE STUDENTS. AND MY PREPARING STUDENTS FOR THE FUTURE. I HATED BEING FORCED TO ATTEND THAT SCHOOL....
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St. Elizabeth Seton
Parent / Guardian
June 09, 2025
Our oldest daughter attends Tru, it is a great environment for her. It is a tiny school, which makes instruction and care extremely personal. Within weeks, she knew everyone at the school, and all the... More
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Tru School