Grades K-8 323 students 6.9 students per teacher Nonsectarian Co-ed
Private schools in Palo Alto, CA
19 schools in Palo Alto itself and 31 more within 6 miles.
Palo Alto private schools at a glance
Palo Alto has 19 private schools of its own, and 31 more are within 6 miles. In Palo Alto itself: 1 Catholic, 14 nonsectarian and 4 of other faiths; 13 teach elementary grades and 10 teach high school; 2 are Montessori. Counting the 31 nearby, there are 50 in all: 10 Catholic, 6 other Christian, 28 nonsectarian and 6 of other faiths; 36 teach elementary grades and 26 teach high school; 5 are Montessori. 3 are all-girls; the rest are co-ed. 13 report membership in a school association, most often the National Catholic Educational Association (2023-24 federal survey). Of the 24 high schools that reported it, the typical one sends 95% of graduates on to a 4-year college (2023-24 federal survey). The typical school has about 179 students and 8.2 students per teacher (2023-24 federal survey). We verified published tuition at 4 of these schools: the lowest-priced grade runs from $27,450 to $44,256 a year, and the middle figure is $36,590.
10 Catholic
8.2 students per teacher, typical
Private schools in Palo Alto (19)
Schools that give Palo Alto as their address come first, then the 31 more within 6 miles. Closest schools first in each group. No school can pay to change its place in this list or its badge.
Affiliation, co-ed or single-sex, association membership and the share of graduates going on to a 4-year college come from the 2023-24 federal Private School Universe survey.
No school in Palo Alto matches all of those.
Grades K-12 71 students 7 students per teacher Nonsectarian Alternative Co-ed 100% to 4-year college
The VR School
2 mi Grades 1-12 630 students 9.3 students per teacher Nonsectarian Career/technical Co-ed 100% to 4-year college
Grades 9-12 23 students 10 students per teacher Other religious Co-ed 80% to 4-year college
Achieve
2 mi Grades 1-12 58 students 7.2 students per teacher Nonsectarian Special education Co-ed 0% to 4-year college
Grades K-8 277 students 8.2 students per teacher Jewish Co-ed
Athena Academy
2 mi Grades 1-8 61 students 5.4 students per teacher Nonsectarian Special education Co-ed
Grades K-7 34 students 6.7 students per teacher Nonsectarian Alternative Co-ed
Meira Academy
3 mi Grades 11-12 Under 10 K-12 students Jewish Special program emphasis All-girls 0% to 4-year college
Grades 9-12 189 students 5.9 students per teacher Jewish Co-ed 100% to 4-year college
Castilleja School
3 mi Grades 6-12 424 students 7.1 students per teacher Nonsectarian All-girls 97% to 4-year college
Odyssey Montessori
3 mi Grades PreK-K Nonsectarian Montessori Co-ed
Grades 6-8 198 students 6.3 students per teacher Nonsectarian All-girls
Tru School
3 mi Grades K-5 31 students 9.4 students per teacher Nonsectarian Co-ed
Grades PreK-7 60 students 20 students per teacher Nonsectarian Montessori Co-ed
Grades PreK-8 179 students 12.1 students per teacher Roman Catholic Co-ed
Grades PreK-12 92 students 7.3 students per teacher Nonsectarian Special education Co-ed 0% to 4-year college
Grades 6-12 27 students Nonsectarian Alternative Co-ed 80% to 4-year college
Grades PreK-12 567 students 6.2 students per teacher Nonsectarian Special program emphasis Co-ed 100% to 4-year college
Nearby, within 6 miles (31)
Schools in other towns within 6 miles of downtown Palo Alto.
No nearby school matches all of those.
Grades 8-12 225 students 7.6 students per teacher Nonsectarian Co-ed 100% to 4-year college
Grades K-8 270 students 16.5 students per teacher Roman Catholic Co-ed
Grades 8-12 60 students 5.5 students per teacher Nonsectarian Special education Co-ed 61% to 4-year college
Grades K-12 598 students 7.1 students per teacher Nonsectarian Co-ed 100% to 4-year college
Woodland School
3 mi Grades PreK-8 272 students 7.9 students per teacher Nonsectarian Co-ed
Ventana School
3 mi Grades PreK-5 92 students 5.5 students per teacher Episcopal Co-ed
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Private school tuition near Palo Alto
We verified published tuition at 4 of these schools: the lowest-priced grade runs from $27,450 to $44,256 a year, and the middle figure is $36,590. Each figure comes from the school’s own website, and we link it on the school’s page. Ask the others for their full-year price.
| School | Published tuition | Year |
|---|---|---|
| German Intl School of Silicon Valley | $27,450 to $35,750 | 2026-27 |
| St. Francis High School | $30,550 | 2026-27 |
| Silicon Valley International School | $42,630 to $49,130 | not stated |
| Sacred Heart Schools Atherton | $44,256 to $59,565 | 2026-27 |
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Questions parents ask
How many private schools are there in Palo Alto?
19 private schools give Palo Alto as their address. Counting nearby towns, we list 50: 19 in Palo Alto and 31 within 6 miles of downtown. Together they enrolled about 13,051 students in the last federal survey (2023-24). The largest in Palo Alto is The VR School with 630 students. The largest within 6 miles is St. Francis High School with 1,777 students.
How much does private school cost near Palo Alto?
We verified published tuition at 4 of these schools: the lowest-priced grade runs from $27,450 to $44,256 a year, and the middle figure is $36,590. Each figure was read on the school’s own website. Required fees can be extra and prices vary by grade, so check the school’s page for your child’s grade.
Does California pay for private school?
No state program pays private school tuition. No California program pays private school tuition, and the state has no tuition tax credit or deduction. Families rely on a school’s own financial aid and on privately funded scholarships.