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Menlo Park Private Preschools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 9 private preschools serving 1,309 students in Menlo Park, CA.
The average acceptance rate is 33%, which is lower than the California private preschool average acceptance rate of 85%.
33% of private preschools in Menlo Park, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Episcopal).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 9
  • # Students Served: 1,309
  • Average Tuition: $31,005
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 18%
  • Average Class Size: 19 students
  • % Students of Color: 32%
  • View Menlo Park, CA School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 9
  • # Students Served: 1,309
  • Average Tuition: $31,005
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 18%
  • Average Class Size: 19 students
  • % Students of Color: 32%
  • View Menlo Park, CA School Trends

Top Ranked Menlo Park Private Preschools (2026-27)

Phillips Brooks School Photo
Phillips Brooks School
Gr: NS-5 | 306 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 2
2245 Avy Avenue
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 854-4545
(13)
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Trinity School Photo
Trinity School
Gr: NS-5 | 161 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Extracurriculars: 8
Episcopal
2650 Sand Hill Rd
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 854-0288
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Nativity Elementary School Photo
Nativity Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 267 students
Sports: 4
Catholic
1250 Laurel Street
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 325-7304
(2)
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Peninsula School Photo
Peninsula School
Gr: PK-8 | 205 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Sports: 1
Alternative School
920 Peninsula Way
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 325-1584
(10)
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St. Raymond JK-8 Catholic School Photo
St. Raymond JK-8 Catholic School
Gr: PK-8
Avg. class size: 34 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 5
Catholic
1211 Arbor Rd
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 322-2312
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Alto International School Photo
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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Map of Open Mind School
Open Mind School
Gr: PK-12 | 19 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Specialized Curriculum
1215 O'Brien Dr
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 260-3805
(5)
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Map of Roberts School
Roberts School
Gr: NS-PK | 48 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Daycare / Preschool
641 Coleman Ave
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 322-3535
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Map of University Heights Montessori Children's Center
University Heights Montessori Children's Center
Gr: NS-K | 60 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Montessori School
2066 Avy Avenue
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 854-6993
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Menlo Park, CA Private School Trends

9
Private Schools
1,309
Students
$31,005
Avg. Tuition
19
Avg. Class Size
32%
Students of Color
9:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Menlo Park)
This State (CA)
# Schools
9 Schools
2,252 Schools
# Students
1,309 Students
363,700 Students
% Students of Color
32%
50%
0.64
0.70
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
2 Students
1,696 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# Asian Students
177 Students
30,553 Students
% Asian Students
12%
9%
# Hispanic Students
99 Students
43,698 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
12%
# Black Students
26 Students
12,384 Students
% Black Students
2%
4%
# White Students
779 Students
114,250 Students
% White Students
51%
33%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
2,015 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
1%
# Others Students
434 Students
143,764 Students
% of Others Students
29%
41%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
174 Teachers
27,075 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
60%
58%
Average Class Size
19 students
18 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$31,005
$14,555
Average Summer Program Cost
$750
$802
Average % on Financial Aid
18%
25%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$40,465
$6,298
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
33%
85%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
3 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools in Menlo Park, CA?
The top ranked private preschools in Menlo Park, CA include Phillips Brooks School, Trinity School, and Peninsula School.
How many private preschools are located in Menlo Park?
9 private preschools are located in Menlo Park.
How diverse are private preschools in Menlo Park?
Menlo Park private preschools are approximately 32% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 50%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Menlo Park?
33% of private preschools in Menlo Park are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Episcopal).
Which private preschools in Menlo Park are often viewed compared to one another?

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