The Kehillah School Photo - World-class academics in a supportive environment

Best Palo Alto Private High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 12 private high schools serving 2,252 students in Palo Alto, CA.
The top ranked private high schools in Palo Alto, CA include Hope Technology School, The Kehillah School, and Silicon Valley International School.
The average acceptance rate is 72%, which is lower than the California private high school average acceptance rate of 78%.
25% of private high schools in Palo Alto, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish and Other).

Top Ranked Palo Alto Private High Schools (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Fusion Academy Palo Alto
Fusion Academy Palo Alto Photo - Classes at Fusion are one-to-one: one student and one teacher per classroom. Students have different teachers for different subjects, and teachers act as mentors in the one-to-one setting.
Alternative School
2191 E. Bayshore Road, Suite 100
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(877) 673-8893
Gr: 6-12 Avg. class size: 1 student Tuition listed
Bowman School
Bowman School Photo
Montessori School
(1)
4000 Terman Drive
Palo Alto, CA 94306
(650) 813-9131
Gr: NS-12 | 265 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Castilleja School
Castilleja School Photo - Swimming and water polo happen in our on-campus pool.
All-girls
(2)
1310 Bryant St
Palo Alto, CA 94301
(650) 328-3160
Gr: 6-12 | 424 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 11 Tuition listed
2525 E Bayshore Rd
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 565-8391
Gr: PK-12 | 107 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
The Kehillah School
The Kehillah School Photo - World-class academics in a supportive environment
Special Program Emphasis (Jewish)
(1)
3900 Fabian Way
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 213-9600
Gr: 9-12 | 190 students Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 30 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Silicon Valley International School
Special Program Emphasis
(2)
151 Laura Ln
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 251-8500
Gr: PK-12 | 781 students Sports: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Achieve Inc.
Special Education School
3860 Middlefield Rd
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 494-1200
Gr: 3-12 | 49 students Tuition listed
1041 Myrtle St
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 688-0850
Gr: 9-12 | 258 students Avg. class size: 18 students Acceptance rate listed
Esther B Clark School-childrens Health Council
Special Education School
650 Clark Way
Palo Alto, CA 94304
(650) 688-3634
Gr: 2-10 | 78 students Avg. class size: 11 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
4000 Middlefield Rd # 29
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 646-1066
Gr: 9-12 | 10 students
Living Wisdom School Of Palo Alto
Alternative School
(1)
456 College Ave
Palo Alto, CA 94306
(650) 462-8150
Gr: K-12 | 78 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Meira Academy
All-girls | Alternative School (Jewish)
3921 Fabian Way
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(646) 240-6772
Gr: 9-12 | 12 students Tuition listed

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private high schools in Palo Alto, CA?
The top ranked private high schools in Palo Alto, CA include Hope Technology School, The Kehillah School, and Silicon Valley International School.
How many private high schools are located in Palo Alto?
12 private high schools are located in Palo Alto.
How diverse are private high schools in Palo Alto?
Palo Alto private high schools are approximately 55% minority students, which is higher than the California private school average of 49%.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Palo Alto?
25% of private high schools in Palo Alto are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish and Other).

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