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)
- School Type: School with Special Program Emphasis
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 129 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1979
Student Body
Total Students
129 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
65%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
2890 Middlefield Rd
Palo Alto, CA 94306
(650) 328-1711
Palo Alto, CA 94306
(650) 328-1711
0.4 miles
Gr: K-8 | 317 students Tuition listed
2890 Middlefield Rd
Palo Alto, CA 94306
(650) 328-1711
Palo Alto, CA 94306
(650) 328-1711
0.4 miles
Gr: K-8 | 324 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition listed
Torah Academy
All-boys (Jewish)
3070 Louis Rd
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 424-9080
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 424-9080
0.6 miles
Gr: 4-5 | 6 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Achieve Inc.
Special Education School
3860 Middlefield Rd
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 494-1200
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 494-1200
0.7 miles
Gr: 3-12 | 49 students Tuition listed
3880 Middlefield Rd
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 213-8245
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 213-8245
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 406 students Avg. class size: 24 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Achieve Inc.
Special Education School
3860 Middlefield Rd
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 494-1200
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 494-1200
0.7 miles
Gr: 3-12 | 49 students Tuition listed
3900 Fabian Way
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 213-9600
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 213-9600
1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 190 students Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 30 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
4000 Middlefield Rd # 29
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 646-1066
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 646-1066
1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 10 students
Meira Academy
All-girls | Alternative School (Jewish)
3921 Fabian Way
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(646) 240-6772
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(646) 240-6772
1.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 12 students Tuition listed
2462 Wyandotte Street
Mountain View, CA 94043
(650) 493-7071
Mountain View, CA 94043
(650) 493-7071
1.1 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 65 students Avg. class size: 8 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
2890 Middlefield Rd
Palo Alto, CA 94306
(650) 328-1711
Palo Alto, CA 94306
(650) 328-1711
0.4 miles
Gr: K-8 | 317 students Tuition listed
2890 Middlefield Rd
Palo Alto, CA 94306
(650) 328-1711
Palo Alto, CA 94306
(650) 328-1711
0.4 miles
Gr: K-8 | 324 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition listed
Torah Academy
All-boys (Jewish)
3070 Louis Rd
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 424-9080
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 424-9080
0.6 miles
Gr: 4-5 | 6 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Achieve Inc.
Special Education School
3860 Middlefield Rd
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 494-1200
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 494-1200
0.7 miles
Gr: 3-12 | 49 students Tuition listed
3880 Middlefield Rd
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 213-8245
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 213-8245
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 406 students Avg. class size: 24 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
3880 Middlefield Rd
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 213-8245
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 213-8245
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 406 students Avg. class size: 24 students
UP Academy
Special Program Emphasis
505 E Charleston Rd.
Palo Alto, CA 94306
(650) 796-3848
Palo Alto, CA 94306
(650) 796-3848
0.8 miles
Gr: NS-3
4050 Middlefield Rd
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 460-8940
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 460-8940
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
870 N California Ave
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 899-7385
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 899-7385
1.1 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 353 students Avg. class size: 14 students Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition listed
2800 West Bayshore Road
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 424-1267
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 424-1267
1.2 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 3,710 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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El Carmelo Elementary School
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Rank:
Rank:
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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
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