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 Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked CA School
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-8
- Enrollment: 322 students
- Yearly Tuition: $46,190
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: Jan. 15 / rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Woodland School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Nursery/Preschool-8
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Year Founded
1981
Summer School Offered
Yes
Campus Size
11 acres
Student Body
Total Students
322 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
63%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
15 students
List of Courses Offered
Matriculation DataMatric. Data
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Uniforms
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
Jan. 15 / rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$46,190
Tuition Notes
Early Childhood (PS-PK): $36,170
Lower School (K-4): $40,415
Middle School (5-7): $42,690
Middle School (8): $46,190 (includes international service trip)
% on Financial Aid
18%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$15,000
Admissions Director
Melanie Rothenberg
Admissions Associate
Chrystine Skelly
Application URL
Sports
Total Sports Offered
9 sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
9 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Associated Student BodyChill Club
Dungeons and DragonsMath Counts
Student Woodland Activist GroupTaylor Swift Club
Yearbook
Arts and Music Programs:
Middle School Muscial
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Cheeleading
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wildcat
- Empowering, Nurturing Education
- Woodland specializes in education that empowers students by nurturing each individual`s voice, intellect and character. At Woodland School, we alsobelieve 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
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Woodland School cost?
Woodland School's tuition is approximately $46,190 for private students.
What sports does Woodland School offer?
Woodland School offers 9 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cross Country, Flag Football, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Track and Field and Volleyball.
What is Woodland School's ranking?
Woodland School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Woodland School?
The application deadline for Woodland School is Jan. 15 / rolling (applications are due on Jan. 15 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).
In what neighborhood is Woodland School located?
Woodland School is located in the Ladera neighborhood of Portola Valley, CA.
School Calendar
View the Woodland School yearly calendar below.
Related Schools
Show me:
People that viewed Woodland School also viewed these schools: Phillips Brooks School, Woodside Priory School, Pinewood School, Menlo School and Castilleja School.
The nearest high school to Woodland School is Woodside Priory School (2.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Trinity School (1.4 miles away)
Show me:
Show me:
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
2245 Avy Avenue
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 854-4545
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 854-4545
1.9 miles
Gr: NS-5 | 306 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 2 Tuition listed
Woodside Priory School ![Woodside Priory School Photo - School spirit is huge at Priory. More than 30 club and activity choices are available to High School students. Clubs provide opportunities to discover passions, develop strengths, apply academic knowledge in a practical way, develop self-knowledge, and learn to make the choices necessary to manage a busy schedule independently.]( "Woodside Priory School Photo - School spirit is huge at Priory. More than 30 club and activity choices are available to High School students. Clubs provide opportunities to discover passions, develop strengths, apply academic knowledge in a practical way, develop self-knowledge, and learn to make the choices necessary to manage a busy schedule independently.")
(Catholic)
302 Portola Road
Portola Valley, CA 94028
(650) 851-8223
Portola Valley, CA 94028
(650) 851-8223
2 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 444 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 24 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
26800 Fremont Rd
Los Altos, CA 94022
(650) 209-3060
Los Altos, CA 94022
(650) 209-3060
3.1 miles
Gr: K-12 | 580 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
50 Valparaiso Ave
Atherton, CA 94027
(650) 330-2001
Atherton, CA 94027
(650) 330-2001
3.5 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 818 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 26 Tuition listed
1310 Bryant St
Palo Alto, CA 94301
(650) 328-3160
Palo Alto, CA 94301
(650) 328-3160
3.6 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 424 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 11 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Woodside Priory School ![Woodside Priory School Photo - School spirit is huge at Priory. More than 30 club and activity choices are available to High School students. Clubs provide opportunities to discover passions, develop strengths, apply academic knowledge in a practical way, develop self-knowledge, and learn to make the choices necessary to manage a busy schedule independently.]( "Woodside Priory School Photo - School spirit is huge at Priory. More than 30 club and activity choices are available to High School students. Clubs provide opportunities to discover passions, develop strengths, apply academic knowledge in a practical way, develop self-knowledge, and learn to make the choices necessary to manage a busy schedule independently.")
(Catholic)
302 Portola Road
Portola Valley, CA 94028
(650) 851-8223
Portola Valley, CA 94028
(650) 851-8223
2 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 444 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 24 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
26800 Fremont Rd
Los Altos, CA 94022
(650) 209-3060
Los Altos, CA 94022
(650) 209-3060
3.1 miles
Gr: K-12 | 580 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
50 Valparaiso Ave
Atherton, CA 94027
(650) 330-2001
Atherton, CA 94027
(650) 330-2001
3.5 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 818 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 26 Tuition listed
1310 Bryant St
Palo Alto, CA 94301
(650) 328-3160
Palo Alto, CA 94301
(650) 328-3160
3.6 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 424 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 11 Tuition listed
2525 E Bayshore Rd
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 565-8391
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 565-8391
5.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 107 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
2245 Avy Avenue
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 854-4545
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 854-4545
1.9 miles
Gr: NS-5 | 306 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 2 Tuition listed
Woodside Priory School ![Woodside Priory School Photo - School spirit is huge at Priory. More than 30 club and activity choices are available to High School students. Clubs provide opportunities to discover passions, develop strengths, apply academic knowledge in a practical way, develop self-knowledge, and learn to make the choices necessary to manage a busy schedule independently.]( "Woodside Priory School Photo - School spirit is huge at Priory. More than 30 club and activity choices are available to High School students. Clubs provide opportunities to discover passions, develop strengths, apply academic knowledge in a practical way, develop self-knowledge, and learn to make the choices necessary to manage a busy schedule independently.")
(Catholic)
302 Portola Road
Portola Valley, CA 94028
(650) 851-8223
Portola Valley, CA 94028
(650) 851-8223
2 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 444 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 24 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
26800 Fremont Rd
Los Altos, CA 94022
(650) 209-3060
Los Altos, CA 94022
(650) 209-3060
3.1 miles
Gr: K-12 | 580 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
50 Valparaiso Ave
Atherton, CA 94027
(650) 330-2001
Atherton, CA 94027
(650) 330-2001
3.5 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 818 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 26 Tuition listed
1310 Bryant St
Palo Alto, CA 94301
(650) 328-3160
Palo Alto, CA 94301
(650) 328-3160
3.6 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 424 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 11 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
2245 Avy Avenue
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 854-4545
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 854-4545
1.9 miles
Gr: NS-5 | 306 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 2 Tuition listed
2525 E Bayshore Rd
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 565-8391
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 565-8391
5.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 107 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
11311 Mora Dr
Los Altos, CA 94024
(650) 209-9400
Los Altos, CA 94024
(650) 209-9400
6.9 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 260 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition listed
Notre Dame Elementary School
(Catholic)
1200 Notre Dame Ave
Belmont, CA 94002
(650) 591-2209
Belmont, CA 94002
(650) 591-2209
9.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 176 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
1 Carey School Lane
San Mateo, CA 94403
(650) 345-8205
San Mateo, CA 94403
(650) 345-8205
11.9 miles
Gr: NS-5 | 292 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Trinity School ![Trinity School Photo]( "Trinity School Photo")
(Episcopal)
2650 Sand Hill Rd
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 854-0288
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 854-0288
1.4 miles
Gr: NS-5 | 157 students Avg. class size: 18 students Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2245 Avy Avenue
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 854-4545
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 854-4545
1.9 miles
Gr: NS-5 | 306 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 2 Tuition listed
Woodside Priory School ![Woodside Priory School Photo - School spirit is huge at Priory. More than 30 club and activity choices are available to High School students. Clubs provide opportunities to discover passions, develop strengths, apply academic knowledge in a practical way, develop self-knowledge, and learn to make the choices necessary to manage a busy schedule independently.]( "Woodside Priory School Photo - School spirit is huge at Priory. More than 30 club and activity choices are available to High School students. Clubs provide opportunities to discover passions, develop strengths, apply academic knowledge in a practical way, develop self-knowledge, and learn to make the choices necessary to manage a busy schedule independently.")
(Catholic)
302 Portola Road
Portola Valley, CA 94028
(650) 851-8223
Portola Valley, CA 94028
(650) 851-8223
2 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 444 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 24 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
University Heights Montessori Children's Center
Montessori School
2066 Avy Avenue
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 854-6993
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 854-6993
2.1 miles
Gr: NS-K | 60 students Avg. class size: 18 students
Esther B Clark School-childrens Health Council
Special Education School
650 Clark Way
Palo Alto, CA 94304
(650) 688-3634
Palo Alto, CA 94304
(650) 688-3634
2.8 miles
Gr: 2-10 | 78 students Avg. class size: 11 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Woodside Priory School ![Woodside Priory School Photo - School spirit is huge at Priory. More than 30 club and activity choices are available to High School students. Clubs provide opportunities to discover passions, develop strengths, apply academic knowledge in a practical way, develop self-knowledge, and learn to make the choices necessary to manage a busy schedule independently.]( "Woodside Priory School Photo - School spirit is huge at Priory. More than 30 club and activity choices are available to High School students. Clubs provide opportunities to discover passions, develop strengths, apply academic knowledge in a practical way, develop self-knowledge, and learn to make the choices necessary to manage a busy schedule independently.")
(Catholic)
302 Portola Road
Portola Valley, CA 94028
(650) 851-8223
Portola Valley, CA 94028
(650) 851-8223
2 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 444 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 24 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Esther B Clark School-childrens Health Council
Special Education School
650 Clark Way
Palo Alto, CA 94304
(650) 688-3634
Palo Alto, CA 94304
(650) 688-3634
2.8 miles
Gr: 2-10 | 78 students Avg. class size: 11 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
26800 Fremont Rd
Los Altos, CA 94022
(650) 209-3060
Los Altos, CA 94022
(650) 209-3060
3.1 miles
Gr: K-12 | 580 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Sacred Heart Schools Atherton
(Catholic)
150 Valparaiso Ave
Atherton, CA 94027
(650) 473-4057
Atherton, CA 94027
(650) 473-4057
3.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 1,070 students
456 College Ave
Palo Alto, CA 94306
(650) 462-8150
Palo Alto, CA 94306
(650) 462-8150
3.2 miles
Gr: K-12 | 78 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Trinity School ![Trinity School Photo]( "Trinity School Photo")
(Episcopal)
2650 Sand Hill Rd
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 854-0288
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 854-0288
1.4 miles
Gr: NS-5 | 157 students Avg. class size: 18 students Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2245 Avy Avenue
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 854-4545
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 854-4545
1.9 miles
Gr: NS-5 | 306 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 2 Tuition listed
Woodside Priory School ![Woodside Priory School Photo - School spirit is huge at Priory. More than 30 club and activity choices are available to High School students. Clubs provide opportunities to discover passions, develop strengths, apply academic knowledge in a practical way, develop self-knowledge, and learn to make the choices necessary to manage a busy schedule independently.]( "Woodside Priory School Photo - School spirit is huge at Priory. More than 30 club and activity choices are available to High School students. Clubs provide opportunities to discover passions, develop strengths, apply academic knowledge in a practical way, develop self-knowledge, and learn to make the choices necessary to manage a busy schedule independently.")
(Catholic)
302 Portola Road
Portola Valley, CA 94028
(650) 851-8223
Portola Valley, CA 94028
(650) 851-8223
2 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 444 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 24 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Esther B Clark School-childrens Health Council
Special Education School
650 Clark Way
Palo Alto, CA 94304
(650) 688-3634
Palo Alto, CA 94304
(650) 688-3634
2.8 miles
Gr: 2-10 | 78 students Avg. class size: 11 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Sand Hill School
Special Education School
650 Clark Way
Palo Alto, CA 94304
(650) 388-3685
Palo Alto, CA 94304
(650) 388-3685
2.8 miles
Gr: 2-8 | 43 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Trinity School ![Trinity School Photo]( "Trinity School Photo")
(Episcopal)
2650 Sand Hill Rd
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 854-0288
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 854-0288
1.4 miles
Gr: NS-5 | 157 students Avg. class size: 18 students Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2245 Avy Avenue
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 854-4545
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 854-4545
1.9 miles
Gr: NS-5 | 306 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 2 Tuition listed
University Heights Montessori Children's Center
Montessori School
2066 Avy Avenue
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 854-6993
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 854-6993
2.1 miles
Gr: NS-K | 60 students Avg. class size: 18 students
Sacred Heart Schools Atherton
(Catholic)
150 Valparaiso Ave
Atherton, CA 94027
(650) 473-4057
Atherton, CA 94027
(650) 473-4057
3.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 1,070 students
St. Raymond TK-8 Catholic School ![St. Raymond TK-8 Catholic School Photo - Award Winning Academic Decathlon Team]( "St. Raymond TK-8 Catholic School Photo - Award Winning Academic Decathlon Team")
(Catholic)
1211 Arbor Rd
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 322-2312
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 322-2312
3.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 Avg. class size: 34 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
La Entrada Middle School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2200 Sharon Rd.
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 854-3962
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 854-3962
1.9 miles
Gr: 4-8 | 612 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Ormondale Elementary School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
200 Shawnee Pass
Portola Valley, CA 94028
(650) 851-1777
Portola Valley, CA 94028
(650) 851-1777
1.9 miles
Gr: K-3 | 243 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Oak Knoll Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1895 Oak Knoll Ln.
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 854-4433
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 854-4433
2 miles
Gr: K-5 | 574 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Lucille M. Nixon Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1711 Stanford Ave.
Stanford, CA 94305
(650) 856-1622
Stanford, CA 94305
(650) 856-1622
2.3 miles
Gr: K-5 | 350 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Corte Madera
(Math: 86% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4575 Alpine Rd.
Portola Valley, CA 94028
(650) 851-1777
Portola Valley, CA 94028
(650) 851-1777
2.5 miles
Gr: 4-8 | 252 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
School Reviews
Endorse Woodland School. Endorsements should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
- Academic or athletic awards
Recent Articles
How to Ask About Staff Screening Without Apologizing
Parents should feel comfortable asking how private schools screen employees. Learn which questions matter, what answers to expect, and why transparency about hiring and student safety is a hallmark of a well-managed school.
What Facility Safety Tells You About School Oversight
A school's facilities reveal far more than appearance. Learn how building maintenance, emergency preparedness, and campus safety practices can help parents evaluate school leadership, oversight, and long-term commitment to student well-being.
Is the School Legally a School? A Parent Verification Checklist
Before enrolling your child in a private school, learn how to verify that it is legally operating, properly accredited, and authorized to issue recognized diplomas with this practical parent checklist for making a confident school choice.
