The Carey School vs. The Nueva Middle School
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School Overview
Top Rankings
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The Nueva Middle School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
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Overview
The Carey School, founded in 1928, is an accredited, independent, co-educational private day school located in San Mateo, CA, serving students in Preschool through Grade 5.
Specializing in elementary education, The Carey School inspires curious, confident, and joyful learners and celebrates childhood in an inclusive, diverse community that nurtures kindness, respect, and personal responsibility.
Nueva is an independent PreK12 school where gifted learners discover and develop their passions, and learn to make choices that positively and profoundly impact the world.
Grades Offered
NS-5
PK-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
Yes, selected in 2010
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
No
Year Founded
1928
1967
Students Body
Total Students
278 students
960 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
30%
35%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Nursery Students
12
-
Pre-K Students
26
16
Kindergarten Students
40
38
Grade 1 Students
40
40
Grade 2 Students
40
40
Grade 3 Students
40
42
Grade 4 Students
40
42
Grade 5 Students
40
56
Grade 6 Students
-
78
Grade 7 Students
-
80
Grade 8 Students
-
80
Grade 9 Students
-
112
Grade 10 Students
-
112
Grade 11 Students
-
112
Grade 12 Students
-
112
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
147 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
n/a
63%
Average Class Size
20
15
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:8
1:7
Average SAT score
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1530
Average ACT score
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34
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
Jan. 16
Jan. 10
Tuition Cost
$38,767
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Tuition Notes
K - Grade 5: $38,762
Pre-Kindergarten: $32,467
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% on Financial Aid
n/a
20%
Admissions Director
Ida Gruber
Melanie León
Admissions Associate
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Dunja Solari
Sports
Total Sports Offered
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10
Sports
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