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Los Altos Private High Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 private high schools serving 1,639 students in Los Altos, CA.
The average acceptance rate is 35%, which is lower than the California private high school average acceptance rate of 78%.
20% of private high schools in Los Altos, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 5
  • # Students Served: 1,639
  • Average Tuition: $32,683
  • Average Class Size: 14 students
  • % Students of Color: 34%
  • View Los Altos, CA School Trends

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 5
  • # Students Served: 1,639
  • Average Tuition: $32,683
  • Average Class Size: 14 students
  • % Students of Color: 34%
  • View Los Altos, CA School Trends

Top Ranked Los Altos Private High Schools (2026-27)

Pinewood School Photo
Pinewood School
Gr: K-12 | 595 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 12
327 Fremont Ave
Los Altos, CA 94024
(650) 209-3050
(1)
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Map of Pinewood School
Pinewood School
Gr: K-12 | 590 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 12
26800 Fremont Rd
Los Altos, CA 94022
(650) 209-3060
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Map of School For Independent Learners
School For Independent Learners
Gr: 8-12 | 14 students
Avg. class size: 1 student
909 N San Antonio Rd
Los Altos, CA 94022
(650) 941-4350
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Los Altos Christian Schools Photo
Los Altos Christian Schools
Gr: K-11 | 180 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 9
Christian
625 Magdalena Avenue
Los Altos, CA 94024
(650) 948-3738
(5)
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Waldorf School Of The Peninsula Photo
Waldorf School Of The Peninsula
Gr: NS-12 | 260 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 12
11311 Mora Dr
Los Altos, CA 94024
(650) 209-9400
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Los Altos, California Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Creative Learning Center
Creative Learning Center
Gr: 2-12 | 51 students
Special Education School
2100 Woods Ln
Los Altos, CA 94024
(650) 385-8381
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Map of Green Chinese School
Green Chinese School
Gr: K-5 | 38 students
Alternative School
1715 Grant Rd
Los Altos, CA 94024
(415) 994-6782
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Los Altos, CA Private School Trends (10-Year)

5
Private Schools
+66.7% (+2 schools) 10-yr
1,639
Students
+76.8% (+712 students) 10-yr
$32,683
Avg. Tuition
+16.1% (+$4,523) 10-yr
14
Avg. Class Size
-22.2% (-4 students) 10-yr
34%
Students of Color
+70.0% (+14.0 pp) 10-yr
6:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-14.3% (-1.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Los Altos)
This State (CA)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,120 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private High Schools

YearLos Altos, CA Total Schools
20255
20246
20235
20225
20215
20205
20194
20184
20174
20163
20153
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# Students
1,639 Students
272,380 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private High School

YearLos Altos, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
2025326254253
2024280249245
2023304261247
2022303270257
2021303265249
2020311250235
2019380246242
2018310234238
2017310242246
2016309230241
2015309205220
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% Students of Color
34%
50%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearLos Altos, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202534%49%32%
202436%48%31%
202331%47%31%
202232%43%30%
202132%43%30%
202030%42%29%
201932%44%29%
201826%42%28%
201727%48%30%
201620%48%30%
201520%48%30%
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0.66
0.73

Diversity Score Trends

YearLos Altos, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20250.660.730.61
20240.670.730.60
20230.640.720.60
20220.650.690.58
20210.650.690.57
20200.650.690.57
20190.630.690.56
20180.490.690.55
20170.490.680.54
20160.420.690.54
20150.420.690.53
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# American Indian Students
n/a
1,839 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
210 Students
35,008 Students
% Asian Students
20%
13%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearLos Altos, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202520%13%5%
202421%14%6%
202317%13%6%
202217%11%5%
202117%11%5%
202017%11%5%
201915%11%5%
201821%11%5%
201721%10%4%
201614%10%4%
201514%10%4%
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# Hispanic Students
26 Students
43,231 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
16%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearLos Altos, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20252%16%9%
20243%16%9%
20232%16%8%
20222%16%8%
20212%16%8%
20202%16%8%
20191%16%8%
20182%16%8%
20172%17%7%
20162%18%8%
20152%18%8%
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# Black Students
18 Students
15,768 Students
% Black Students
2%
6%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearLos Altos, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20252%6%8%
20242%6%8%
20232%6%8%
20222%6%8%
20212%6%8%
20201%6%8%
20191%6%8%
20182%6%8%
20172%6%8%
20162%6%8%
20152%7%9%
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# White Students
508 Students
115,559 Students
% White Students
48%
44%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearLos Altos, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202548%44%59%
202447%44%60%
202348%46%60%
202248%50%62%
202148%50%63%
202046%51%64%
201948%50%64%
201868%51%65%
201768%51%66%
201675%50%66%
201575%50%66%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
2,937 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
303 Students
48,569 Students
% of Others Students
28%
19%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearLos Altos, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202528%19%17%
202427%18%15%
202331%17%16%
202231%15%16%
202131%15%15%
202034%14%14%
201935%15%14%
20187%14%13%
20177%15%14%
20167%15%13%
20157%13%12%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
258 Teachers
26,939 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
10:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearLos Altos, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20256:110:110:1
20246:110:110:1
20236:110:110:1
20227:110:110:1
20217:110:110:1
20207:111:110:1
20196:110:110:1
20187:111:110:1
20177:111:110:1
20167:111:110:1
20157:111:110:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
45%
62%

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

YearLos Altos, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202545%61%57%
202445%61%57%
202345%60%57%
202245%61%56%
202145%61%56%
202045%60%56%
201945%59%55%
201833%60%55%
201733%60%55%
201625%59%54%
201525%59%54%
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Average Class Size
14 students
15 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearLos Altos, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
2025141514
2024141414
2023141414
2022141414
2021141414
2020141414
2019141414
2018121414
2017121414
2016181514
2015181514
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Average Number of AP Courses
20 courses
16 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearLos Altos, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
2025201513
2024201412
2023201412
2022201412
2021201412
2020201312
2019201311
2018201311
2017221211
2016161211
2015161110
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Average SAT score
1390
(Out of 1600)
1266

SAT Score Trends (2017-2025)

YearLos Altos, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
2025139012631233
2024139012501231
2023139012471229
2022139012481230
2021139012471230
2020139012441227
2019139012391226
2018138012361226
2017138012491233
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Average ACT score
31
(Out of 36)
28

ACT Score Trends (2019-2025)

YearLos Altos, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
2025312726
2024312726
2023312726
2022312726
2021312726
2020312726
2019312625
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$32,683
$23,881

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearLos Altos, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
2025$27,748$23,319$17,997
2024$27,748$23,084$17,011
2023$37,723$21,930$16,191
2022$37,723$21,484$15,821
2021$37,723$20,840$15,331
2020$33,930$19,942$15,046
2019$33,930$19,419$14,791
2018$33,930$18,892$14,527
2017$28,160$18,534$14,161
2016$28,160$17,628$13,713
2015$28,160$15,924$13,065
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Average % on Financial Aid
10%
33%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2019-2025)

YearLos Altos, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202510%33%38%
202410%33%37%
202310%31%36%
202210%32%36%
202110%32%36%
202010%31%35%
201910%30%34%
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
35%
78%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2019-2025)

YearLos Altos, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202530%78%79%
202430%80%81%
202330%80%81%
202230%80%81%
202130%81%81%
202030%81%81%
201930%80%81%
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Average Number of Extracurriculars
11 extracurriculars
14 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
8 sports
10 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private high schools in Los Altos, CA?
The top ranked private high schools in Los Altos, CA include Pinewood School, School For Independent Learners, and Pinewood School.
How many private high schools are located in Los Altos?
5 private high schools are located in Los Altos.
How diverse are private high schools in Los Altos?
Los Altos private high schools are approximately 34% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 50%.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Los Altos?
20% of private high schools in Los Altos are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

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