Top 5 Best Los Altos Private Schools (2023)
For the 2023 school year, there are 14 private schools serving 3,036 students in Los Altos, CA (there are 13 public schools, serving 6,940 public students). 30% 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 Waldorf School Of The Peninsula, St. Nicholas Continuation School and School For Independent Learners.
The average acceptance rate is 58%, which is lower than the California private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
Top Ranked Los Altos Private Schools (2023)
School
Location
Grades
Students
12816 El Monte Rd
Los Altos, CA 94022
(650) 941-4056
Los Altos, CA 94022
(650) 941-4056
Grades: K-8
| 281 students
1840 Grant Road
Los Altos, CA 94024
(650) 880-1456
Los Altos, CA 94024
(650) 880-1456
Grades: PK-8
| 525 students
School For Independent Learners
Alternative School
909 N San Antonio Rd
Los Altos, CA 94022
(650) 941-4350
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. 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
Los Altos, CA 94024
(650) 209-9400
Grades: NS-12
| 281 students
101 North El Monte Road
Los Altos, CA 94022
(650) 949-0909
Los Altos, CA 94022
(650) 949-0909
Grades: PK-5
| 39 students
Creative Learning Center
Special Program Emphasis
2100 Woods Ln
Los Altos, CA 94024
(650) 964-4330
Los Altos, CA 94024
(650) 964-4330
Grades: K-12
| 46 students
Green Chinese School
Alternative School
1715 Grant Rd
Los Altos, CA 94024
(415) 994-6782
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
Los Altos, CA 94024
(650) 641-0280
Grades: K-6
| 83 students
Los Altos Christian School![Los Altos Christian School Photo - LACS Campus Los Altos Christian School Photo - LACS Campus]()

(Baptist)
625 Magdalena Avenue
Los Altos, CA 94024
(650) 948-3738
Los Altos, CA 94024
(650) 948-3738
Grades: K-8
| 186 students
Miramonte School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
1175 Altamead Dr
Los Altos, CA 94024
(650) 967-2783
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
Los Altos, CA 94024
(408) 735-9409
Grades: NS-K
| 80 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Los Altos, CA?
The top ranked private schools in Los Altos, CA are Waldorf School Of The Peninsula, St. Nicholas Continuation School and School For Independent Learners.
How many private schools are located in Los Altos, CA?
14 private schools are located in Los Altos, CA.
How diverse are private schools in Los Altos, CA?
Los Altos, CA private schools are approximately 36% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 49%
What percentage of students in Los Altos, CA go to private school?
30% of all K-12 students in Los Altos, CA are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
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