For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 2,034 students in the neighborhood of West Atherton, Atherton, CA.
The top-ranked private schools in West Atherton include Sacred Heart Schools, Atherton and Menlo School.
The average acceptance rate is 25%, which is lower than the California private school average acceptance rate of 81%.
50% of private schools in West Atherton are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Top-Ranked West Atherton 草榴社区 Schools (2026)
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 ![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 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked private schools in the neighborhood of West Atherton, Atherton, CA?
The top-ranked private schools in the neighborhood of West Atherton, Atherton, CA include Sacred Heart Schools, Atherton and Menlo School.
How many private schools are located in the neighborhood of West Atherton, Atherton?
2 private schools are located in the neighborhood of West Atherton, Atherton.
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in the neighborhood of West Atherton, Atherton?
50% of private schools in the neighborhood of West Atherton, Atherton are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
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