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Primary and Secondary EducationCalifornia, United States51-200 Employees
The Carey School is a coeducational, independent day school in San Mateo, California, serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. Founded in 1928 by James and Mary Carey, the school has a longstanding tradition emphasizing curiosity, social responsibility, and personal integrity within an inclusive community. It operates in the primary and secondary education sector and employs between 51 and 200 staff members. In 2024, Bartelscommunity acquired The Carey School, with plans to develop additional housing. In January 2026 the council approved the construction of a new early education center at Carey School to provide preschool services for up to 75 students. The school maintains an online presence at careyschool.org.