The Nueva Middle School vs. The Carey School
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School Overview
Top Rankings
The Nueva Middle School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
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SAT Score
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Student Body
Sports offered
The Carey School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
Overview
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.
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.
Grades Offered
PK-12
NS-5
Blue Ribbon School
Yes, selected in 2010
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
No
Year Founded
1967
1928
Students Body
Total Students
960 students
278 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
35%
30%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Nursery Students
-
12
Pre-K Students
16
26
Kindergarten Students
38
40
Grade 1 Students
40
40
Grade 2 Students
40
40
Grade 3 Students
42
40
Grade 4 Students
42
40
Grade 5 Students
56
40
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
147 teachers
35 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
63%
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Average Class Size
15
20
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:7
1:8
Average SAT score
1530
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Average ACT score
34
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Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
Jan. 10
Jan. 16
Tuition Cost
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$38,767
Tuition Notes
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K - Grade 5: $38,762
Pre-Kindergarten: $32,467
% on Financial Aid
20%
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Admissions Director
Melanie León
Ida Gruber
Admissions Associate
Dunja Solari
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Sports
Total Sports Offered
10
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Sports
Basketball, Cross Country, Diving, Flag Football, Golf, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball
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