Woodland School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026)

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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

School Rankings

Woodland School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:

School Facts

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 Nursery/Preschool-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Woodland School
Nursery	17
Pre-K	18
Kind	34
1	32
2	31
3	29
4	29
5	36
6	33
7	28
8	35

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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.: 52%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

36 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

9:1

National avg.: 11:1

Average Class Size

15 students

List of Courses Offered

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Matriculation DataMatric. Data

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Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Uniforms

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

Jan. 15 / rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$46,190

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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

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

9 sports

Sports

BasketballCross Country

Flag FootballGolf

SoccerSoftball

SwimmingTrack and Field

Volleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

9 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

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

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.

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

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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.

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The average private school tuition in San Mateo County, CA is $25,863 for elementary schools and $39,887 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in San Mateo County, CA is 67% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).