Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Special Program Emphasis
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 129 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
International School Of The Peninsula
About the School
- Located in Palo Alto, CA, International School Of The Peninsula enrolls 129 students in preschool through kindergarten within a nonsectarian, small city community setting.
- Founded in 1979, the school serves early learning students with a total of five teachers and a student–teacher ratio of 26:1.
- The student body includes 65.38% students of color, reflecting diversity in this California early childhood private school.
- The school offers an elementary or secondary program with a special emphasis and is a member of state or regional independent school associations.
- International School Of The Peninsula is situated in the St Claire Gardens neighborhood near several other private schools in Palo Alto.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Special Program Emphasis
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 129 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1979
Student Body
Total Students
129 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
65%
State avg.: 52%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
National avg.: 11:1
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for International School Of The Peninsula?
The application deadline for International School Of The Peninsula is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is International School Of The Peninsula located?
International School Of The Peninsula is located in the St Claire Gardens neighborhood of Palo Alto, CA.
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to International School Of The Peninsula is Achieve Inc. (0.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Keys Family Day School (0.4 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Challenger School - Middlefield (0.8 miles away)
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Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: K-8 | 317 students
2890 Middlefield Rd
Palo Alto, CA 94306
(650) 328-1711
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: K-8 | 324 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 11
2890 Middlefield Rd
Palo Alto, CA 94306
(650) 328-1711
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: 4-5 | 6 students
All-boys (Jewish)
3070 Louis Rd
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 424-9080
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: 3-12 | 49 students
Special Education School
3860 Middlefield Rd
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 494-1200
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 406 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
3880 Middlefield Rd
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 213-8245
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: 3-12 | 49 students
Special Education School
3860 Middlefield Rd
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 494-1200
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 190 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 30
Specialized Curriculum (Jewish)
3900 Fabian Way
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 213-9600
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 10 students
4000 Middlefield Rd # 29
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 646-1066
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 12 students
All-girls | Alternative School (Jewish)
3921 Fabian Way
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(646) 240-6772
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: 8-12 | 65 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Extracurriculars: 4
2462 Wyandotte Street
Mountain View, CA 94043
(650) 493-7071
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: K-8 | 317 students
2890 Middlefield Rd
Palo Alto, CA 94306
(650) 328-1711
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: K-8 | 324 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 11
2890 Middlefield Rd
Palo Alto, CA 94306
(650) 328-1711
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: 4-5 | 6 students
All-boys (Jewish)
3070 Louis Rd
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 424-9080
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: 3-12 | 49 students
Special Education School
3860 Middlefield Rd
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 494-1200
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 406 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
3880 Middlefield Rd
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 213-8245
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 406 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
3880 Middlefield Rd
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 213-8245
Distance: 0.8 mi
Gr: NS-3
Specialized Curriculum
505 E Charleston Rd.
Palo Alto, CA 94306
(650) 796-3848
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-8
Avg. class size: 12 students
4050 Middlefield Rd
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 460-8940
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 353 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Extracurriculars: 13
870 North California Avenue
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 899-7385
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 3,710 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 3
Montessori School
2800 West Bayshore Road
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 424-1267
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Miles
Quick Facts
El Carmelo Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3024 Bryant St.
Palo Alto, CA 94306
(650) 856-0960
Palo Alto, CA 94306
(650) 856-0960
0.4 miles
Gr: K-5 | 282 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Fairmeadow Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
500 East Meadow Dr.
Palo Alto, CA 94306
(650) 856-0845
Palo Alto, CA 94306
(650) 856-0845
0.4 miles
Gr: K-5 | 425 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Jane Lathrop Stanford Middle School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
480 East Meadow Dr.
Palo Alto, CA 94306
(650) 856-5188
Palo Alto, CA 94306
(650) 856-5188
0.4 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 1,002 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Palo Verde Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3450 Louis Rd.
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 856-1672
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 856-1672
0.6 miles
Gr: K-5 | 334 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Herbert Hoover Elementary School
(Math: ≥95% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
445 East Charleston Rd.
Palo Alto, CA 94306
(650) 320-8106
Palo Alto, CA 94306
(650) 320-8106
0.8 miles
Gr: K-5 | 389 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
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