Best Atherton Private Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 2,013 students in Atherton, CA (there are 4 public schools, serving 2,322 public students). 46% of all K-12 students in Atherton, CA are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The best top ranked private schools in Atherton, CA include Sacred Heart Schools, Atherton and Menlo School.
50% of private schools in Atherton, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Top Ranked Atherton Private Schools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Menlo School
Menlo School Photo
50 Valparaiso Ave
Atherton, CA 94027
(650) 330-2001
Grades: 6-12
| 797 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
Grades: NS-12
| 1,216 students

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 and Menlo School.
How many private schools are located in Atherton, CA?
2 private schools are located in Atherton, CA.
What percentage of students in Atherton, CA go to private school?
46% of all K-12 students in Atherton, CA are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Atherton, CA?
50% of private schools in Atherton, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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