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Roberts School

641 Coleman Ave Menlo Park, CA 94025

Tel: (650) 322-3535

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Enrollment: 48 students
Yearly Tuition: $1,985
Average class size: 10 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
Enrollment: 48 students
Yearly Tuition: $1,985
Average class size: 10 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

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School Facts

School Type

Early Childhood / Day Care

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Other school association(s)

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten

Year Founded

1975

Summer School Offered

Yes

Student Body

Total Students

48 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

7 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

7:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

10%

Average Class Size

10 students

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$1,985

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Tuition Notes

this is the monthly rate for full time and potty trained

Admissions Director

Elisa Barrett

Admissions Associate

Brenda Roberts

School Notes

The Roberts School offers a developmentally appropriate program for children inspired by the philosophy of Piaget.
The focus of our curriculum and enrichment activities is to encourage, support and develop the whole child.
The emotional needs and personal safety of each child are of the utmost importance.
Our goal is to develop and enhance self esteem, independence, empathy and the joy of childhood.
Our program is offered to preschoolers, pre-kindergarteners, and kindergarteners and has been in business since 1975.
We are responsible for children during the most crucial and impressionable years of development.
It is our mission to guard each child's personal safety as well as enhance their individual initial school experience on every level developmentally, academically and socially.
Each child will experience the joy of childhood all throughout their day.
We create a home away from home environment where parents feel secure in leaving their child in our care.

The Roberts School offers a developmentally appropriate program for children inspired by the philosophy of Piaget.
The focus of our curriculum and enrichment activities is to encourage, support and develop the whole child.
The emotional needs and personal safety of each child are of the utmost importance.
Our goal is to develop and enhance self esteem, independence, empathy and the joy of childhood.
Our program is offered to preschoolers, pre-kindergarteners, and kindergarteners and has been in business since 1975.
We are responsible for children during the most crucial and impressionable years of development.
It is our mission to guard each child's personal safety as well as enhance their individual initial school experience on every level developmentally, academically and socially.
Each child will experience the joy of childhood all throughout their day.
We create a home away from home environment where parents feel secure in leaving their child in our care.

Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Roberts School cost?

Roberts School's tuition is approximately $1,985 for private students.

What schools are Roberts School often compared to?

Roberts School is often viewed alongside schools like University Heights Montessori Children's Center by visitors of our site.

When is the application deadline for Roberts School?

The application deadline for Roberts School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is Roberts School located?

Roberts School is located in the South of Seminary Vintage Oaks neighborhood of Menlo Park, CA.

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