Woodland School
Tel:
(650)854-9065
- Woodland School develops collaborative, creative, and confident learners with the strength of voice to follow their hearts and make a difference.
- Woodland students are innovative, compassionate stewards creating a joyful world.
Quick Stats (2019-20)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Students: 297 students
- Yearly Tuition: $27,563
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: Jan. 18 / rolling
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Woodland School places among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Affordability Least expensive tuition
- Student Body Largest student body
School Overview
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | National Association for the Education of Young Children National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) California Association of Independent Schools (CAIS) |
| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| ADD/ADHD Support | Yes |
| Year Founded | 1981 |
| Summer School Offered | Yes |
Student Body
| Total Students | 297 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 29% State avg.: 44% |
| Students by Grade |  |
Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 37 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 8:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| Average Class Size | 15 students |
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses |
| Matriculation DataMatric. Data | Link to Matriculation Data |
| Classroom Dress Code | Formal (Uniforms) |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | Jan. 18 / rolling |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $27,563 |
| Tuition Notes | Early Childhood (PS-PK): $19,342 Lower School (K-4): $25,930 Middle School (5-8): $27,563 |
| % on Financial Aid | 18% |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $15,000 |
| Admissions Director | Melanie Rothenberg |
| Admissions Associate | Caroline Wheeler |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 9 sports |
| Sports | Basketball, Cross Country, Flag Football, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Track and Field, VolleyballBasketball, Cross Country, Flag Football, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Track and Field, Volleyball |
School Notes
- Empowering, Nurturing Education
- Woodland specializes in education that empowers students by nurturing each individual`s voice, intellect and character. At Woodland School, we also believe that students learn to their potential when they are inspired. With rich content and an emphasis on student-driven projects, students are empowered and encouraged to be active and engaged learners.
- Kindness is in the Curriculum
- We focus on character building because it takes both strength of mind and heart to live with integrity, to find one`s passions, and to create meaningful change in the world
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