Menlo School
Independent school · Grades 6–12
Atherton, CA
50 Valparaiso Ave, Atherton, CA 94027
Overall grade: B-
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B+Class size
- B-College-going
- B+Years serving families
- A+Diversity
What stands out
- An independent school in Atherton
Menlo School is an independent private school in Atherton, California, for students from 6th grade through 12th grade. It has about 818 students and around 9 students per teacher. Its enrollment has held steady since 2017–18. Students attend about 6.5 hours a day, 166 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades 6–12
- Students
- 818
- Teachers
- 93.3 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 8.8
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 378 girls, 440 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 6.5 hours
- School year
- 166 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 1% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 89% of independent schools in California.
- Compared with 156 independent schools in California.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2017–18.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Association of Independent Schools
- A state or regional independent school association
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about Menlo School
What grades does Menlo School serve?
Menlo School serves grades 6–12.
How many students attend Menlo School?
About 818 students, with 9 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Menlo School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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