St Simon Parish School
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PS, PK, Kâ8
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Who we are
Applications Open October 1, 2026
Kindergarten-8th Grade
Saint Simon Parish School is a distinguished Catholic school in Los Altos, California, recognized as a two-time National Blue Ribbon Award winner for its exemplary, high-performing academic programs. Our school is deeply committed to educating the whole child by integrating strong Catholic values, community service, and robust extracurriculars into daily student life. Supported by highly engaged parents and a passionate faculty, Saint Simon utilizes its 8.5-acre campus to prepare Kindergarten to 8th grade students for prestigious high schools and a lifelong love of learning.
Little Saints Preschool
In partnership with our K-8, the Saint Simon Parish School campus also boasts an exceptional preschool and pre-kindergarten program (license #43441065). Little Saints Preschool offers a structured program of play-based skill building to encourage students to grow socially, emotionally, and academically. By the time a student graduates from Little Saints, they will have the confidence to embrace independent tasks, the emotional tools to navigate big feelings, and the focus required to thrive, providing a joyful and confident foundation for kindergarten.
Blue-Ribbon Education
Earning the National Blue Ribbon award in the exemplary, high performing category is no easy feat; this recognition is given when a school falls into the top 15% of schools in the nation.
While 95% of our graduates gain admission into the private high school of their choice, our curriculum aims to prepare students for college and beyond. From Preschool through 8th grade, Saint Simon Parish School delivers a comprehensive curriculum that aligns with California State Standards while integrating Catholic values. SSPS emphasizes whole-child education by enriching core subjects with robust, hands-on instruction in art, music, physical education, and Spanish. Dedicated specialists, including resource teachers and a school counselor, are on staff to ensure every student receives the academic and social-emotional support they need to succeed. Students learn in collaborative environments featuring mobile furniture, a state-of-the-art science lab, living gardens, and purposeful 1-to-1 technology devices.
Explore our complete curriculum and academic offerings by visiting our website.
Educating for the Modern World
The future will require adaptable critical thinkers and the brain does not learn in a vacuum. When students are physically active (through P.E. and recess), creatively stimulated (through art and music), and intellectually empowered to explore, we see students thrive. Not only does Saint Simon encourage this cognitive exploration during the school day, but after school as well. With over 25 enrichment options offered each trimester, alongside robust sports programs and active parish ministries like choir and youth ministry, Saint Simon Parish School provides a vibrant environment for students to confidently discover and develop their unique talents.
Read more about how Saint Simon nurtures the complete child here.
Compassionate Hearts
"As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another" (1 Peter 4:10). At Saint Simon, we take St. Peter's words to heart. We believe that educating the whole person means teaching students how to transform empathy into action. From cross-grade service projects for Catholic Relief Services to the 2,500+ independent service hours our middle schoolers dedicate each year, our students are discovering their unique, God-given talents and using them to make the world a better place.