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Los Altos Private High Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 private high schools serving 1,663 students in Los Altos, CA.
The average acceptance rate is 35%, which is lower than the California private high school average acceptance rate of 81%.
20% of private high schools in Los Altos, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 5
  • # Students Served: 1,663
  • Average Tuition: $32,683
  • Average Class Size: 14 students
  • % Students of Color: 34%
  • View Los Altos, CA School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 5
  • # Students Served: 1,663
  • 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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Pinewood School Photo
Pinewood School
Gr: K-12 | 614 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 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
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
(7)
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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

5
Private Schools
1,663
Students
$32,683
Avg. Tuition
14
Avg. Class Size
34%
Students of Color
6:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Los Altos)
This State (CA)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,120 Schools
# Students
1,663 Students
272,580 Students
% Students of Color
34%
50%
0.66
0.73
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
1,839 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
1%
# Asian Students
210 Students
35,013 Students
% Asian Students
19%
13%
# Hispanic Students
26 Students
43,254 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
16%
# Black Students
18 Students
15,794 Students
% Black Students
2%
6%
# White Students
508 Students
115,557 Students
% White Students
47%
44%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
2,937 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
1%
# Others Students
327 Students
49,127 Students
% of Others Students
30%
19%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
258 Teachers
26,989 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
45%
62%
Average Class Size
14 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
21 courses
16 courses
Average SAT score
1390
(Out of 1600)
1267
Average ACT score
31
(Out of 36)
28
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$32,683
$23,667
Average % on Financial Aid
19%
33%
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
35%
81%
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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