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Menlo Park Private High Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 private high schools serving 477 students in Menlo Park, CA.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the California private high school average acceptance rate of 80%.

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Menlo Park Private High Schools (2026-27)

Map of Lydian Academy
Lydian Academy
Gr: 6-12 | 70 students
Avg. class size: 1 student
815 El Camino Real
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 321-0550
(2)
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Alto International School
Gr: PK-12 | 243 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 18
475 Pope Street
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 324-8617
(1)
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Lindamood-bell Learning Processes Menlo Park
Gr: 2-10 | 8 students
705 Oak Grove Ave
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 321-1191
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Mid-peninsula High School
Gr: 9-12 | 137 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 7
1340 Willow Road
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 321-1991
(1)
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Open Mind School
Gr: PK-12 | 19 students
Specialized Curriculum
1215 O'Brien Dr
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 260-3805
(5)
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Menlo Park, CA Private School Trends

5
Private Schools
477
Students
$29,740
Avg. Tuition
10
Avg. Class Size
29%
Students of Color
4:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Menlo Park)
This State (CA)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,120 Schools
# Students
477 Students
272,684 Students
% Students of Color
29%
50%
0.63
0.73
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
1,873 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
1%
# Asian Students
52 Students
35,012 Students
% Asian Students
13%
13%
# Hispanic Students
44 Students
43,250 Students
% Hispanic Students
11%
16%
# Black Students
7 Students
15,794 Students
% Black Students
2%
6%
# White Students
230 Students
115,516 Students
% White Students
56%
44%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
2,937 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
1%
# Others Students
74 Students
49,223 Students
% of Others Students
18%
19%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
118 Teachers
27,009 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
75%
62%
Average Class Size
10 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
23 courses
15 courses
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$29,740
$24,922
Average % on Financial Aid
36%
33%
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
80%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
18 extracurriculars
14 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
10 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private high schools in Menlo Park, CA?
The top ranked private high schools in Menlo Park, CA is Lydian Academy.
How many private high schools are located in Menlo Park?
5 private high schools are located in Menlo Park.
How diverse are private high schools in Menlo Park?
Menlo Park private high schools are approximately 29% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 50%.

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