Woodside Priory School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked CA School
Grades: 6-12
Enrollment: 444 students
Yearly Tuition: $63,860
Acceptance rate: 25%
Average class size: 13 students
Application Deadline: Jan. 9
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

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

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS)
Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)
California Association of Independent Schools (CAIS)

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades 6-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Woodside Priory School
6	40
7	40
8	38
9	75
10	83
11	83
12	85

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Year Founded

1957

Colors

Black, Blue

School Calendar

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Campus Size

55 acres

Student Body

Total Students

444 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

18%

State avg.: 52%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

74 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

6:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

80%

Average Class Size

13 students

Number of AP Courses

22 courses

List of Courses Offered

Link to List of Courses

Advanced Courses

Art HistoryCalculus AB

Calculus BCChemistry

Computer ScienceEnglish Literature

Environmental ScienceFrench Language

Human GeographyMacroeconomics

MicroeconomicsMusic Therory

PhysicsPsychology

Spanish LanguageSpanish Literature

StatisticsStudio Art

U.S. Government and PoliticsU.S. History

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Average SAT score

1380

(Out of 1600)

Average ACT score

(Out of 36)

Average Percentile SSAT

85%

Matriculation DataMatric. Data

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Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

Jan. 9

Yearly Tuition Cost

$63,860

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Tuition Notes

Day tuition includes daily lunch. Additional fees include a $600 Student Activities Fee. For information regarding Boarding Program tuition and fees, visit our website.

% on Financial Aid

20%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$40,945

Acceptance Rate

25%

National avg.: 82%

College Acceptance Rate

100%

Admissions Director

Kirk Gossman, Director of Admissions & Financial Aid

Admissions Associate

Nils Leitz

Application URL

Online Application

Endowment Size

$10 million

Sports

Total Sports Offered

13 sports

Sports

BaseballBasketball

Cross CountryFlag Football

FootballGolf

LacrosseSoccer

SwimmingTennis

Track and FieldVolleyball

Water Polo

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

24 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Associated Student BodyCampus Ministry

Community Service ClubDedicated to Diversity

Ecology/Sustainability ClubInternational Club

Japanese Anime ClubJunior Statesmen of America

Literary MagazineModel United Nations Club

National Honor SocietyPrism

RoboticsWomentors

WoodworkingYearbook

Arts and Music Programs:

Chamber ChoirConcert Choir

Improv JamJazz Band

Open Art StudioOrchestra

Tech ClubTechnical Theater

School Notes

Woodside Priory School is home to the only high school boarding program in Silicon Valley.
Fifty boarding students and 30% of our faculty live among the redwoods on our scenic 50-acre campus, and attend classes with another 250 day students. Our students are surrounded by the innovation and excitement of Silicon Valley, but they study on a campus that fosters a sense of meaning and balance.
Priory's mission is to assist all students in creating meaningful and balanced lives, developing as lifelong learners, and productively serving a world in need of their gifts.
Priory`s academic program engages our students rigorously and intentionally.
Our robust curriculum engages students in meaningful intellectual discourse and encourages them to venture outside their academic comfort zones.
We welcome young people into a community where they feel uniquely known and loved.
Priory students feel free to take intellectual and creative risks, to discover their passions, and to grow in heart, mind, and soul.

School Mascot: Panther

Woodside Priory School is home to the only high school boarding program in Silicon Valley. Fifty boarding students and 30% of our faculty live among the redwoods on our scenic 50-acre campus, and attend classes with another 250 day students.
Our students are surrounded by the innovation and excitement of Silicon Valley, but they study on a campus that fosters a sense of meaning and balance. Priory's mission is to assist all students in creating meaningful and balanced lives, developing as lifelong learners, and productively serving a world in need of their gifts.
Priory`s academic program engages our students rigorously and intentionally. Our robust curriculum engages students in meaningful intellectual discourse and encourages them to venture outside their academic comfort zones.
We welcome young people into a community where they feel uniquely known and loved. Priory students feel free to take intellectual and creative risks, to discover their passions, and to grow in heart, mind, and soul.

Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Taylor Eigsti - Grammy nominated jazz pianist
- Marc Fiore - Awarded 2010 Pulitzer Prize for Political Cartooning

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Woodside Priory School cost?

Woodside Priory School's tuition is approximately $63,860 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of Woodside Priory School?

The acceptance rate of Woodside Priory School is 25%, which is lower than the national average of 80%. Woodside Priory School's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in California with low acceptance rates.

Who are famous alumni from Woodside Priory School?

Woodside Priory School famous alumni include: Taylor Eigsti and Marc Fiore.

What sports does Woodside Priory School offer?

Woodside Priory School offers 13 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Flag Football, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball and Water Polo. Woodside Priory School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in California for most sports offered.

What is Woodside Priory School's ranking?

Woodside Priory School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Highest average SAT score, Lowest average acceptance rates, Largest student body, Most AP courses offered, Most sports offered and Most extracurriculars offered.

When is the application deadline for Woodside Priory School?

The application deadline for Woodside Priory School is Jan. 9.

In what neighborhood is Woodside Priory School located?

Woodside Priory School is located in the Central Portola Valley 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).