Roberts School
Tel:
(650)322-3535
- 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.
Quick Stats (2020)
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-Prekindergarten
- Students: 48 students
- Yearly Tuition: $1,985
- Average class size: 10 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Top Placements
Roberts School places among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Affordability Least expensive tuition
School Overview
| 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 |
| % Students of Color | 20% State avg.: 44% |
Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 7 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 7:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 10% |
| Average Class Size | 10 students |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $1,985 |
| Tuition Notes | this is the monthly rate for full time and potty trained |
| Admissions Director | Elisa Barrett |
| Admissions Associate | Brenda Roberts |
Nearby Private Schools
- The nearest high school, elementary school and preschool to Roberts School is Alto International School (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Menlo Park Grades: NS-12 | 253 students
0.2 miles
475 Pope Street
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650)324-8617 0.2 NS-12
253 - Menlo Park Grades: NS-8 | 250 students
0.4 miles
920 Peninsula Way
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650)325-1584 0.4 NS-8
250 - Palo AltoDiscovery Children's House Montessori SchoolMontessori SchoolGrades: K-1 | 50 students
0.8 miles
437 Webster St
Palo Alto, CA 94301
(650)329-8023 0.8 K-1
50 - Palo AltoCreative Montessori Learning CenterMontessori SchoolGrades: PK-K | 50 students
1.1 miles
1421 Bay Road
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650)325-9543 1.1 PK-K
50 - Menlo Park Grades: K-8 | 166 students
1.2 miles
50 Terminal Ave
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650)327-5052 1.2 K-8
166
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