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Sand Hill School is a private school in Palo Alto that specializes in supporting bright students with learning differences such as dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, school-based anxiety, and ADHD.
Serving elementary and middle school students, Sand Hill provides a warm, nurturing environment with small class sizes, personalized instruction, and a strong emphasis on social-emotional learning.
As part of the Children’s Health Council (CHC), the school is dedicated to helping students build skills, confidence, and resilience so they can thrive both academically and personally.
Sand Hill School is a private school in Palo Alto that serves
bright students in grades 2–8 with language-based learning
differences such as dyslexia, dysgraphia, and dyscalculia, as well
as ADHD and school-based anxiety. As part of the Children’s Health
Council (CHC), Sand Hill offers a whole-child approach that
supports not only academic growth but also social-emotional
development, executive functioning, and self-confidence. Our small,
multi-age classrooms allow for highly individualized instruction
using evidence-based, multisensory methods tailored to each
student’s strengths and needs. On-site specialists in occupational
therapy, speech and language, and mental health collaborate daily
with teachers to provide seamless support across all areas of
learning. In addition to a strong academic foundation, students
participate in project-based learning, arts, STEM, and physical
education along with activities that make school joyful and
engaging. Talent shows, plays, field trips, and community-building
events give students opportunities to explore their creativity,
grow their confidence, and have fun with their peers. At Sand Hill,
students not only rediscover a love of learning they thrive in a
supportive environment where they feel seen, valued, and excited to
come to school each day.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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The average private school tuition in Palo Alto, CA is $37,420 for elementary schools and $41,492 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
