Top 5 Best Los Altos Private Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 13 private schools serving 2,992 students in Los Altos, CA (there are 12 public schools, serving 6,547 public students). 31% of all K-12 students in Los Altos, CA are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The best top ranked private schools in Los Altos, CA include Pinewood School, School For Independent Learners and Waldorf School Of The Peninsula.
The average acceptance rate is 58%, which is lower than the California private school average acceptance rate of 84%.
62% of private schools in Los Altos, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Top Ranked Los Altos Private Schools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Pinewood School
26800 Fremont Rd
Los Altos, CA 94022
(650) 209-3060
Grades: K-12
| 580 students
Pinewood School
Pinewood School Photo - Pinewood School-Upper Campus, grades 7-12
(1)
327 Fremont Ave
Los Altos, CA 94024
(650) 209-3050
Grades: K-12
| 595 students
St. Nicholas Catholic School
(Catholic)
(1)
12816 El Monte Rd
Los Altos, CA 94022
(650) 941-4056
Grades: PK-8
| 282 students
Saint Simon Parish School
Saint Simon Parish School Photo
(Catholic)
(3)
1840 Grant Road
Los Altos, CA 94024
(650) 880-1456
Grades: PK-8
| 526 students
School For Independent Learners
Alternative School
909 N San Antonio Rd
Los Altos, CA 94022
(650) 941-4350
Grades: 8-12
| 18 students
Waldorf School Of The Peninsula
Waldorf School Of The Peninsula Photo - Tenth grade students learn computer modeling with the program Stella, as part of their technology class.
Special Program Emphasis
11311 Mora Dr
Los Altos, CA 94024
(650) 209-9400
Grades: NS-12
| 281 students
Canterbury Christian School
(Christian)
(1)
101 North El Monte Road
Los Altos, CA 94022
(650) 949-0909
Grades: PK-5
| 39 students
Green Chinese School
Alternative School
1715 Grant Rd
Los Altos, CA 94024
(415) 994-6782
Grades: K-5
| 44 students
Heritage Academy
(Christian)
858 University Ave
Los Altos, CA 94024
(650) 641-0280
Grades: K-6
| 83 students
Los Altos Christian School
Los Altos Christian School Photo - LACS Campus
(Baptist)
625 Magdalena Avenue
Los Altos, CA 94024
(650) 948-3738
Grades: K-8
| 186 students
Miramonte School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
(1)
1175 Altamead Dr
Los Altos, CA 94024
(650) 967-2783
Grades: PK-8
| 133 students
Monarch Christian School
Montessori School (Christian)
2420 N Foothill Blvd.
Los Altos, CA 94024
(408) 735-9409
Grades: NS-K
| 80 students
Ventana School
Ventana School Photo
(Episcopal)
1040 Border Rd
Los Altos, CA 94024
(650) 948-2121
Grades: NS-5
| 145 students
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Los Altos, California Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
2100 Woods Ln
Los Altos, CA 94024
(650) 964-4330
Grades: K-12
| 46 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Los Altos, CA?
The top ranked private schools in Los Altos, CA include Pinewood School, School For Independent Learners and Waldorf School Of The Peninsula.
How many private schools are located in Los Altos, CA?
13 private schools are located in Los Altos, CA.
How diverse are private schools in Los Altos, CA?
Los Altos, CA private schools are approximately 42% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 51%.
What percentage of students in Los Altos, CA go to private school?
31% of all K-12 students in Los Altos, CA are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Los Altos, CA?
62% of private schools in Los Altos, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

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