Pinewood School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked CA School
Grades: Kindergarten-12
Enrollment: 595 students
Yearly Tuition: $28,160
Average class size: 15 students
Application Deadline: Jan. 15 / May. 1 / rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Pinewood School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Pinewood School
Kind	40
1	43
2	42
3	40
4	40
5	40
6	50
7	50
8	50
9	50
10	50
11	50
12	50

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Year Founded

1959

Colors

Green, Gold

Summer School Offered

Yes

Student Body

Total Students

595 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

84 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

7:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

25%

Average Class Size

15 students

Number of AP Courses

16 courses

List of Courses Offered

Link to List of Courses

Average SAT score

1380

(Out of 1600)

Matriculation DataMatric. Data

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Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Uniform required grades K-6, dress code grades 7-12

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

Jan. 15 / May. 1 / rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$28,160

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Admissions Director

Lisa Longbottom

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

12 sports

Sports

BaseballBasketball

Cross CountryFlag Football

FootballGolf

SoccerSoftball

SwimmingTennis

Track and FieldVolleyball

School Notes

The School and Faculty Pinewood School, founded in 1959, is an independent, co-educational, nondenominational college preparatory day school serving grades K–12.
Upper Campus enrollment in Los Altos Hills (grades 7–12) is approximately 300 students; K–6 enrollment, at two separate campuses in Los Altos, is 325 students.
The student teacher ratio is approximately 7 to 1 and the maximum class size is eighteen students.
Upper Campus faculty includes forty-two full-time and five part-time teach-ers, twenty-five of whom hold advanced degrees.
Pinewood is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and College and is a member of NAIS. Los Altos Hills and Los Altos are located in the heart of Sili-con Valley.
Drawing from communities throughout the San Francisco Peninsula and greater San Jose, our student body is comprised of students from diverse cultural, religious, socioeconomic and ethnic backgrounds who seek rigorous academics and support a high standard of behavior.
Pinewood provides a nurturing environment where every student is en-couraged to become a well-rounded individual, an insightful learner and critical thinker, a self-motivated student, a clear communicator and a respectful member of any community.
100% of Pinewood graduates attend college.

School Motto: Ad astra
School Mascot: Panther

Pinewood’s curriculum is college preparatory; six academic courses per semester are required of most students. For those students enrolled in three or more AP classes, the minimum requirement is five academic classes per semester.Pinewood students are encouraged to pursue individual talents and interests through extracurricular activities and athletic participation. The high school athletic program includes girls’ and boys’ basketball, soccer, tennis, cross-country, swimming, and golf, boys’ baseball, and girls’ softball and volleyball. School-sponsored activities include Interact, yearbook, journalism, drama, debate, speech, choir, robotics, rock and roll, service clubs and honor societies.

Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Haley Longbottom - 2013 - Now a product designer at a large corporation. -
- Peyton Meinhardt - 2023 - Gained confidence in presentations through the Pinewood Scholars Program. -

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Pinewood School cost?

Pinewood School's tuition is approximately $28,160 for private students.

Who are famous alumni from Pinewood School?

Pinewood School famous alumni include: Haley Longbottom - 2013 - Now a product designer at a large corporation. and Peyton Meinhardt - 2023 - Gained confidence in presentations through the Pinewood Scholars Program..

What sports does Pinewood School offer?

Pinewood School offers 12 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Flag Football, Football, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field and Volleyball. Pinewood School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in California for most sports offered.

What is Pinewood School's ranking?

Pinewood School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Highest average SAT score, Largest student body and Most sports offered.

When is the application deadline for Pinewood School?

The application deadline for Pinewood School is Jan. 15 / May. 1 / rolling (applications are due on Jan. 15 / May. 1 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).

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School Reviews

5 8/25/2021

I am currently a senior at pinewood. I love being a student here and while I am so happy to have had the last 6 years here, I am so thankful to pinewood to prepare and excite me for whatever comes next.

- Posted by Student/Alumni - Aria chatterjee

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The average private school tuition in Los Altos, CA is $28,276 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).