Sacred Heart Schools, Atherton Photo - Sacred Heart Schools, Atherton sits one 64-acre campus housing the Preschool & Kindergarten, Lower & Middle Schools and Preparatory.

Best Atherton Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 3,104 students in Atherton, CA (there are 4 public schools, serving 2,366 public students). 57% of all K-12 students in Atherton, CA are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The top-ranked private schools in Atherton, CA include Sacred Heart Schools, Atherton, Menlo School, and Sacred Heart Schools Atherton.
The average acceptance rate is 25%, which is lower than the California private school average acceptance rate of 81%.
67% of private schools in Atherton, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Top-Ranked Atherton Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Menlo School
Menlo School Photo
50 Valparaiso Ave
Atherton, CA 94027
(650) 330-2001
Gr: 6-12 | 818 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 26 Tuition listed
Sacred Heart Schools Atherton
(Catholic)
150 Valparaiso Ave
Atherton, CA 94027
(650) 473-4057
Gr: PK-12 | 1,070 students
Sacred Heart Schools, Atherton
Sacred Heart Schools, Atherton Photo - Sacred Heart Schools, Atherton sits one 64-acre campus housing the Preschool & Kindergarten, Lower & Middle Schools and Preparatory.
(Catholic)
150 Valparaiso Avenue
Atherton, CA 94027
(650) 322-1866
Gr: NS-12 | 1,216 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed

Overview

This Town (Atherton)
This State (CA)
# Schools
3 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
3,104 Students
660,219 Students
% Average Students of Color
26%
52%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
472 Teachers
55,576 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
73%
59%
Average Class Size
13 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
21 courses
15 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$50,139
$18,285
Average % on Financial Aid
25%
29%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$44,000
$9,015
Average Acceptance Rate
25%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.66
0.74
# American Indian Students
4 Students
3,577 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
232 Students
72,077 Students
% Asian Students
10%
11%
# Hispanic Students
138 Students
104,462 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
16%
# Black Students
38 Students
30,234 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%
# White Students
945 Students
235,871 Students
% White Students
41%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
15 Students
5,499 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
914 Students
188,395 Students
% of Others Students
40%
29%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
16 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
14 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Atherton, CA?
The top-ranked private schools in Atherton, CA include Sacred Heart Schools, Atherton, Menlo School, and Sacred Heart Schools Atherton.
How many private schools are located in Atherton?
3 private schools are located in Atherton.
What percentage of students in Atherton go to private school?
57% of all K-12 students in Atherton are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Atherton?
67% of private schools in Atherton are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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