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Atherton Private Elementary Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private elementary schools serving 3,104 students in Atherton, CA.
67% of private elementary schools in Atherton, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Atherton Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

Menlo School Photo
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 (10-Year)

3
Private Schools
3,104
Students
+80.4% (+1,383 students) 10-yr
$50,139
Avg. Tuition
+41.0% (+$14,579) 10-yr
13
Avg. Class Size
-13.3% (-2 students) 10-yr
26%
Students of Color
+8.3% (+2.0 pp) 10-yr
7:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+16.7% (+1.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Atherton)
This State (CA)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,548 Schools
# Students
3,104 Students
501,000 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Elementary School

YearAtherton, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20251,035204199
20241,028199192
20231,007206193
20221,012213205
20211,012209201
2020807202188
2019799201193
2018795194190
2017795201199
2015861180183
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% Students of Color
26%
51%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearAtherton, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202526%50%33%
202426%49%32%
202330%49%32%
202250%47%32%
202150%47%31%
201952%48%31%
201750%49%31%
201524%49%31%
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0.66
0.74

Diversity Score Trends

YearAtherton, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20250.660.740.64
20240.660.740.64
20230.500.740.63
20220.500.720.62
20210.500.730.62
20200.270.730.62
20190.270.720.61
20180.270.720.60
20170.270.710.59
20160.270.710.59
20150.350.710.58
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# American Indian Students
4 Students
2,777 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
232 Students
57,362 Students
% Asian Students
10%
12%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearAtherton, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202510%12%5%
202410%12%5%
20232%12%5%
20222%10%5%
20212%10%5%
20205%10%5%
20195%11%4%
20185%11%4%
20175%10%4%
20165%10%4%
20157%11%4%
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# Hispanic Students
138 Students
80,964 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
17%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearAtherton, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20256%17%9%
20246%17%9%
20233%17%9%
20223%17%8%
20213%17%9%
20207%17%9%
20197%17%8%
20187%17%8%
20177%17%8%
20167%17%8%
20157%17%8%
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# Black Students
38 Students
23,388 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearAtherton, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20252%5%8%
20242%5%8%
20231%5%8%
20221%5%7%
20211%5%8%
20203%5%8%
20193%5%8%
20183%5%8%
20173%5%7%
20163%5%8%
20153%5%8%
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# White Students
945 Students
193,084 Students
% White Students
41%
40%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearAtherton, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202541%40%55%
202441%40%55%
202330%40%55%
202230%43%57%
202130%43%57%
202085%43%58%
201985%44%59%
201885%45%59%
201785%46%61%
201685%46%61%
201580%46%61%
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# Hawaiian Students
15 Students
3,902 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
121,546 Students
% of Others Students
40%
25%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearAtherton, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202540%24%22%
202440%24%22%
202364%24%22%
202264%23%22%
202164%23%20%
20153%19%18%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
472 Teachers
44,385 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearAtherton, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20257:112:111:1
20247:112:111:1
20238:112:111:1
20228:112:111:1
20218:112:111:1
20207:112:111:1
20197:112:111:1
20187:112:111:1
20177:112:111:1
20156:113:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
73%
59%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearAtherton, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202573%59%54%
202473%58%54%
202373%58%53%
202277%59%53%
202177%58%53%
202073%57%53%
201973%57%52%
201873%57%52%
201773%57%51%
201673%56%51%
201573%56%50%
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Average Class Size
13 students
17 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearAtherton, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
2025131716
2024131715
2023131715
2022161715
2021161715
2020161715
2019161715
2018161715
2017161715
2016151715
2015151715
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Average Number of AP Courses
21 courses
14 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearAtherton, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
2025211312
2024191211
2023191210
2022211210
2021211210
2020201210
2019201210
2018201110
2017191110
201619109
20151999
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$50,139
$17,179

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearAtherton, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
2025$50,139$17,472$14,043
2024$47,230$16,481$12,357
2023$47,230$15,797$11,693
2022$44,495$15,172$11,199
2021$44,495$14,410$10,824
2020$43,505$13,806$10,496
2019$42,335$13,359$10,300
2018$41,278$12,957$10,056
2017$40,213$12,372$9,712
2016$35,560$11,774$9,307
2015$35,560$10,743$8,903
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Average % on Financial Aid
25%
28%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearAtherton, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202525%28%34%
202426%28%33%
202326%27%33%
202226%27%32%
202126%27%32%
202026%27%31%
201926%26%30%
201827%26%29%
201726%26%29%
201630%24%28%
201530%24%27%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$44,000
$8,679

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2018-2025)

YearAtherton, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
2025$44,000$8,316$6,227
2024$44,000$8,163$6,113
2023$44,000$7,722$5,785
2022$37,000$7,550$5,514
2021$37,000$6,152$5,269
2020$33,000$5,983$5,141
2019$33,000$5,550$5,007
2018$31,000$5,239$4,752
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Number of Extracurriculars
16 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
14 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Atherton, CA?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Atherton, CA include Menlo School, Sacred Heart Schools, Atherton, and Sacred Heart Schools Atherton.
How many private elementary schools are located in Atherton?
3 private elementary schools are located in Atherton.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Atherton?
67% of private elementary schools in Atherton are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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