Wherry Academy
Independent school · Grades 5–9
Redwood City, CA
452 5th Ave, Redwood City, CA 94063
Overall grade: A-
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A-Class size
- A-Years serving families
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 62% of independent schools in California
- Serving families in Redwood City since at least 2011
In Redwood City, California, Wherry Academy is an independent private school for students from 5th grade through 9th grade. About 6 students attend, with roughly 6 students per teacher, smaller classes than 62% of independent schools in California. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school day runs about 6 hours, 190 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades 5–9
- Students
- 6
- Teachers
- 1.1 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 5.5
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 1 girls, 5 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 6 hours
- School year
- 190 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 62% of independent schools in California (6 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 99% of independent schools in California.
- Compared with 156 independent schools in California.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
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 Wherry Academy
What grades does Wherry Academy serve?
Wherry Academy serves grades 5–9.
How many students attend Wherry Academy?
About 6 students, with 6 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Wherry Academy?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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