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Sacred Heart Schools, Atherton
Menlo School Top 3 · Largest Endowment (CA)

Atherton Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 3,104 students in Atherton, CA, 57% of all K-12 students in Atherton, CA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
67% of private schools in Atherton, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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Top Ranked Atherton Private Schools (2026-27)

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Menlo School
Gr: 6-12 | 818 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 26
50 Valparaiso Ave
Atherton, CA 94027
(650) 330-2001
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Sacred Heart Schools Atherton
Gr: PK-12 | 1,070 students
Catholic
150 Valparaiso Ave
Atherton, CA 94027
(650) 473-4057
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Sacred Heart Schools, Atherton Photo
Sacred Heart Schools, Atherton
Gr: NS-12 | 1,216 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 5
Catholic
150 Valparaiso Avenue
Atherton, CA 94027
(650) 322-1866
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Atherton, CA Private School Trends

3
Private Schools
3,104
Students
$50,139
Avg. Tuition
13
Avg. Class Size
26%
Students of Color
7:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Atherton)
This State (CA)
# Schools
3 Schools
3,908 Schools
# Students
3,104 Students
659,615 Students
% Students of Color
26%
52%
0.66
0.74
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
4 Students
3,574 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
1%
# Asian Students
232 Students
71,777 Students
% Asian Students
10%
11%
# Hispanic Students
138 Students
104,405 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
16%
# Black Students
38 Students
30,221 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%
# White Students
945 Students
235,730 Students
% White Students
41%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
15 Students
5,499 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
1%
# Others Students
914 Students
188,740 Students
% of Others Students
40%
29%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
472 Teachers
55,836 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
76%
60%
Average Class Size
13 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
25 courses
15 courses
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$50,139
$17,625
Average % on Financial Aid
25%
29%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$44,000
$9,632
Average Endowment Size
$100 million
$18.27 million
Admissions & Athletics
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, Sacred Heart Schools, Atherton, and Menlo School.
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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