Los Altos Christian Schools Photo - LACS Campus

Best Los Altos Private High Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 5 private high schools serving 1,629 students in Los Altos, CA.
The top ranked private high schools in Los Altos, CA include Pinewood School, Pinewood School, and School For Independent Learners.
The average acceptance rate is 30%, 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).

Top Ranked Los Altos Private High Schools (2025)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Pinewood School
Pinewood School Photo - Pinewood School-Upper Campus, grades 7-12
(1)
327 Fremont Ave
Los Altos, CA 94024
(650) 209-3050
Gr: K-12 | 595 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 12 Tuition listed
Pinewood School
26800 Fremont Rd
Los Altos, CA 94022
(650) 209-3060
Gr: K-12 | 580 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
909 N San Antonio Rd
Los Altos, CA 94022
(650) 941-4350
Gr: 8-12 | 14 students Avg. class size: 1 student Tuition listed
Los Altos Christian Schools
Los Altos Christian Schools Photo - LACS Campus
(Christian)
(1)
625 Magdalena Avenue
Los Altos, CA 94024
(650) 948-3738
Gr: K-11 | 180 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition listed
11311 Mora Dr
Los Altos, CA 94024
(650) 209-9400
Gr: NS-12 | 260 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition listed
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Los Altos, California

Los Altos, California Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
2100 Woods Ln
Los Altos, CA 94024
(650) 385-8381
Gr: 2-12 | 51 students

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, Pinewood School, and School For Independent Learners.
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 48%.
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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