Bowman School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked CA School
School Type: Montessori School
Grades: Nursery/Preschool-12
Enrollment: 400 students
Yearly Tuition: $48,825
Acceptance rate: 20%
Average class size: 24 students
Application Deadline: Jan. 15 / rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Bowman School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:

School Facts

School Type

Montessori School

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Nursery/Preschool-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Bowman School
Nursery	120
Pre-K	30
Kind	30
1	25
2	25
3	25
4	25
5	25
6	25
7	25
8	25
9	5
10	5
11	5
12	5

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ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Year Founded

1995

Summer School Offered

Yes

School Motto

Discover Create Become

Student Body

Total Students

400 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

36%

State avg.: 52%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

90 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

4:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

85%

Average Class Size

24 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

American Montessori Society (AMS)
Western Association of Schools and Colleges (Accrediting Commission for Schools) (ACS WASC)
International Montessori Council (IMC)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

Jan. 15 / rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$48,825

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Tuition Notes

All-inclusive price for year-round program

% on Financial Aid

20%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$4,000

Acceptance Rate

20%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Bella Brooks

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

8 sports

Sports

BasketballCross Country

Flag FootballGolf

SoccerTennis

Track and FieldVolleyball

Colors

Cherry Red and Chocolate Brown

School Mascot

Bee

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

3 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Arts and Music Programs:

Art ClassBand

Drama

School Notes

Bowman School provides a physical and social environment that nurtures the expression of each child's highest potential -- intellectual, emotional, aesthetic, ethical, social and physical.
Bowman creates a learning environment that builds a foundation for life-long learning, develops confidence, creativity, critical thinking and individual responsibility, encourages responsible citizenship in a diverse world of families, local and international communities, natural environments and human experience, treats each child with respect and instills respect for all people and all things, and provides freedom within limits.At Bowman we ensure that our children take the first steps with confidence and joy.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Bowman School cost?

Bowman School's tuition is approximately $48,825 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of Bowman School?

The acceptance rate of Bowman School is 20%, which is lower than the national average of 80%. Bowman School's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in California with low acceptance rates.

What sports does Bowman School offer?

Bowman School offers 8 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cross Country, Flag Football, Golf, Soccer, Tennis, Track and Field and Volleyball.

What is Bowman School's ranking?

Bowman School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Lowest average acceptance rates and Largest student body.

When is the application deadline for Bowman School?

The application deadline for Bowman School is Jan. 15 / rolling (applications are due on Jan. 15 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).

School Reviews

5 8/5/2021

I moved across the country a few years ago, which is when I began my employment. Today, I am remaining in California, indefinitely. This is no accident, believe me. The programs, school leadership, and school culture are unmatched and are where I want to be a part of something revolutionary.

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The average private school tuition in Palo Alto, CA is $40,477 for elementary schools and $45,519 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Palo Alto, CA is 57% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).