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Sacred Heart Schools, Atherton
Menlo School

Atherton ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 3,104 students in Atherton, CA, 57% of all K-12 students in Atherton, CA are educated in private schools versus (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 25%, which is lower than the California private school average acceptance rate of 80%.
67% of private schools in Atherton, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Atherton ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

Menlo School Photo
Menlo School
Gr: 6-12 | 818 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 26
50 Valparaiso Ave
Atherton, CA 94027
(650) 330-2001
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Sacred Heart Schools Atherton
Gr: PK-12 | 1,070 students
Catholic
150 Valparaiso Ave
Atherton, CA 94027
(650) 473-4057
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Sacred Heart Schools, Atherton
Gr: NS-12 | 1,216 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 5
Catholic
150 Valparaiso Avenue
Atherton, CA 94027
(650) 322-1866
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Atherton, CA ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School Trends (10-Year)

3
²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
3,104
Students
+80.4% (+1,383 students) 10-yr
$50,139
Avg. Tuition
+41.0% (+$14,579) 10-yr
13
Avg. Class Size
-13.3% (-2 students) 10-yr
26%
Students of Color
+8.3% (+2.0 pp) 10-yr
7:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+16.7% (+1.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Atherton)
This State (CA)
# Schools
3 Schools
3,910 Schools
# Students
3,104 Students
659,293 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School

YearAtherton, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20251,035180179
20241,028175172
20231,007181174
20221,012189185
20211,012185180
2020807179171
2019799179175
2018795173172
2017795179180
2015861162167
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% Students of Color
26%
52%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearAtherton, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202526%51%34%
202426%51%34%
202330%50%33%
202250%48%33%
202150%48%32%
201952%48%31%
201750%50%32%
201524%49%32%
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0.66
0.74

Diversity Score Trends

YearAtherton, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20250.660.740.65
20240.660.740.65
20230.500.740.65
20220.500.730.64
20210.500.730.64
20200.270.730.64
20190.270.730.63
20180.270.730.63
20170.270.720.61
20160.270.720.61
20150.350.720.61
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# American Indian Students
4 Students
3,575 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
232 Students
71,780 Students
% Asian Students
10%
11%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearAtherton, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202510%11%5%
202410%11%5%
20232%11%5%
20222%10%4%
20212%10%4%
20205%10%4%
20195%10%4%
20185%10%4%
20175%10%4%
20165%10%4%
20157%10%4%
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# Hispanic Students
138 Students
104,409 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
16%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearAtherton, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20256%16%9%
20246%16%9%
20233%16%9%
20223%16%8%
20213%16%9%
20207%16%9%
20197%16%8%
20187%17%8%
20177%17%8%
20167%17%8%
20157%17%8%
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# Black Students
38 Students
30,223 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearAtherton, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20252%5%7%
20242%5%7%
20231%5%8%
20221%4%7%
20211%5%7%
20203%5%8%
20193%4%7%
20183%4%7%
20173%5%7%
20163%5%7%
20153%5%8%
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# White Students
945 Students
235,771 Students
% White Students
41%
37%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearAtherton, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202541%37%52%
202441%37%52%
202330%38%52%
202230%40%54%
202130%40%54%
202085%40%54%
201985%41%56%
201885%41%56%
201785%43%58%
201685%43%58%
201580%43%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
15 Students
5,499 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
914 Students
188,336 Students
% of Others Students
40%
29%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearAtherton, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202540%29%26%
202440%29%26%
202364%28%25%
202264%28%25%
202164%27%25%
20153%23%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
472 Teachers
55,641 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearAtherton, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20257:112:111:1
20247:112:111:1
20238:112:111:1
20228:112:111:1
20218:113:111:1
20207:113:112:1
20197:112:112:1
20187:112:112:1
20177:113:112:1
20156:113:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
73%
59%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearAtherton, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202573%59%55%
202473%58%54%
202373%58%54%
202277%59%54%
202177%59%54%
202073%58%54%
201973%58%53%
201873%58%53%
201773%58%53%
201673%57%52%
201573%57%52%
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Average Class Size
13 students
17 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearAtherton, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
2025131715
2024131715
2023131715
2022161715
2021161715
2020161715
2019161715
2018161715
2017161715
2016151715
2015151715
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Average Number of AP Courses
21 courses
15 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearAtherton, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
2025211513
2024191412
2023191311
2022211311
2021211311
2020201311
2019201311
2018201311
2017191210
2016191210
2015191110
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$50,139
$18,350

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearAtherton, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
2025$50,139$18,076$15,012
2024$47,230$17,195$13,254
2023$47,230$16,660$12,626
2022$44,495$15,979$12,187
2021$44,495$15,298$11,800
2020$43,505$14,748$11,512
2019$42,335$14,369$11,293
2018$41,278$13,813$11,017
2017$40,213$13,422$10,708
2016$35,560$12,852$10,356
2015$35,560$11,932$9,939
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Average % on Financial Aid
25%
29%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearAtherton, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202525%29%34%
202426%29%34%
202326%29%34%
202226%28%33%
202126%28%33%
202026%28%32%
201926%27%31%
201827%27%30%
201726%27%30%
201630%26%29%
201530%25%28%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$44,000
$9,066

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2018-2025)

YearAtherton, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
2025$44,000$8,932$7,073
2024$44,000$8,712$6,930
2023$44,000$8,186$6,469
2022$37,000$8,205$6,289
2021$37,000$7,081$6,055
2020$33,000$6,794$5,921
2019$33,000$6,413$5,795
2018$31,000$5,977$5,456
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
25%
80%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
16 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
14 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Atherton, CA?
The top ranked private schools in Atherton, CA include Sacred Heart Schools Atherton, Sacred Heart Schools, Atherton, and Menlo School.
How many private schools are located in Atherton?
3 private schools are located in Atherton.
What percentage of students in Atherton go to private school?
57% of all K-12 students in Atherton are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Atherton?
67% of private schools in Atherton are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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