Peninsula School

920 Peninsula Way, Menlo Park, CA, 94025-0940
Tel: (650)325-1584
Grades: PK - 8 | 255 students
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Since 1925, Peninsula's mission has been to provide a child-centered education community that promotes the development of the whole child. Teachers and parents work together to foster creativity, independence, joy of learning, personal responsibility, and self-esteem as well as academic excellence. The success of this mission has depended upon the creation of an "extended family" of children, faculty, and parents. Teachers and parents provide the guidance, trust and unconditional support necessary for children to experiment and learn about themselves and their world. The school's goals are to help children build a positive self-image; to help children grow in all areas: perceptually, intellectually, socially, emotionally and physically; and to nourish children's natural creativity and desire to learn through a wide variety of experiences.

Peninsula School is a member of the Progressive School Network.

School Overview:
Peninsula School
School Type Alternative School
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades Prekindergarten - 8
Learning Programs Supported Learning Differences Supported
Year Founded 1925
Student Body
Total Students 255 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 35% (CA School Avg.: 43%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 37 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 7:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
Average Class Size 20 students
Classroom dress code Casual
(n/a)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline Jan. 18 / rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $14,990
Tuition Notes Nursery and half-day kindergarten: 11,465. Three tuition payment plans are offered.
% on Financial Aid 24%
Average Financial Aid Grant $6,222
Acceptance Rate 50%
Admissions Director Mary Lou Lacina
Sports
Total Sports Offered 1 sports
Sports
Basketball

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Nearby Schools:

Peninsula School
Gr. PK-8 | 0 mi. away
Roberts School
Gr. K | 0.4 mi. away
Beechwood School
Gr. K-9 | 0.9 mi. away
Nativity Elementary School
Gr. K-8 | 1.1 mi. away
Mid-Peninsula High School
Gr. 9-12 | 1.1 mi. away

View all schools in: Menlo Park, San Mateo County, Zip 94025

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