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Woodside Priory School is home to the only high school boarding program in Silicon Valley.
Fifty boarding students and 30% of our faculty live among the redwoods on our scenic 50-acre campus, and attend classes with another 250 day students. Our students are surrounded by the innovation and excitement of Silicon Valley, but they study on a campus that fosters a sense of meaning and balance.
Priory's mission is to assist all students in creating meaningful and balanced lives, developing as lifelong learners, and productively serving a world in need of their gifts.
Priory`s academic program engages our students rigorously and intentionally.
Our robust curriculum engages students in meaningful intellectual discourse and encourages them to venture outside their academic comfort zones.
We welcome young people into a community where they feel uniquely known and loved.
Priory students feel free to take intellectual and creative risks, to discover their passions, and to grow in heart, mind, and soul.
Day tuition includes daily lunch. Additional fees include a $600 Student Activities Fee. For information regarding Boarding Program tuition and fees, visit our website.
Woodside Priory School is home to the only high school boarding
program in Silicon Valley. Fifty boarding students and 30% of our
faculty live among the redwoods on our scenic 50-acre campus, and
attend classes with another 250 day students.
Our students are surrounded by the innovation and excitement of
Silicon Valley, but they study on a campus that fosters a sense of
meaning and balance. Priory's mission is to assist all students in
creating meaningful and balanced lives, developing as lifelong
learners, and productively serving a world in need of their
gifts.
Priory`s academic program engages our students rigorously and
intentionally. Our robust curriculum engages students in meaningful
intellectual discourse and encourages them to venture outside their
academic comfort zones.
We welcome young people into a community where they feel
uniquely known and loved. Priory students feel free to take
intellectual and creative risks, to discover their passions, and to
grow in heart, mind, and soul.
Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
Taylor Eigsti - Grammy nominated jazz pianist
Marc Fiore - Awarded 2010 Pulitzer Prize for Political Cartooning
Woodside Priory School's tuition is approximately $63,860 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of Woodside Priory School?
The acceptance rate of Woodside Priory School is 25%, which is lower than the national average of 80%. Woodside Priory School's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in California with low acceptance rates.
Who are famous alumni from Woodside Priory School?
Woodside Priory School famous alumni include: Taylor Eigsti and Marc Fiore.
What sports does Woodside Priory School offer?
Woodside Priory School offers 13 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Flag Football, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball and Water Polo. Woodside Priory School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in California for most sports offered.
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