For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 3,104 students in Atherton, CA (there are , serving 2,412 public students). 56% of all K-12 students in Atherton, CA are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The top ranked private schools in Atherton, CA include Menlo School, Sacred Heart Schools Atherton, and Sacred Heart Schools, Atherton.
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).
Top Ranked Atherton ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
50 Valparaiso Ave
Atherton, CA 94027
(650) 330-2001
Atherton, CA 94027
(650) 330-2001
Gr: 6-12 | 818 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 26 Tuition listed
Sacred Heart Schools Atherton
(Catholic)
150 Valparaiso Ave
Atherton, CA 94027
(650) 473-4057
Atherton, CA 94027
(650) 473-4057
Gr: PK-12 | 1,070 student
Sacred Heart Schools, Atherton![Sacred Heart Schools, Atherton Photo - Sacred Heart Schools, Atherton sits one 64-acre campus housing the Preschool & Kindergarten, Lower & Middle Schools and Preparatory.]( "Sacred Heart Schools, Atherton Photo - Sacred Heart Schools, Atherton sits one 64-acre campus housing the Preschool & Kindergarten, Lower & Middle Schools and Preparatory.")
(Catholic)
150 Valparaiso Avenue
Atherton, CA 94027
(650) 322-1866
Atherton, CA 94027
(650) 322-1866
Gr: NS-12 | 1,216 student Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Atherton, CA?
The top ranked private schools in Atherton, CA include Menlo School, Sacred Heart Schools Atherton, and Sacred Heart Schools, Atherton.
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?
56% 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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