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Best Palo Alto ²ÝÁñÉçÇø High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 12 private high schools serving 2,438 students in Palo Alto, CA.
The top-ranked private high schools in Palo Alto, CA include The Kehillah School, Silicon Valley International School, and Hope Technology School.
The average acceptance rate is 61%, which is lower than the California private high school average acceptance rate of 78%.
25% of private high schools in Palo Alto, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish and Other).

Top-Ranked Palo Alto ²ÝÁñÉçÇø High Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Fusion Academy Palo Alto
Fusion Academy Palo Alto Photo - Classes at Fusion are one-to-one: one student and one teacher per classroom. Students have different teachers for different subjects, and teachers act as mentors in the one-to-one setting.
Alternative School
2191 E. Bayshore Road, Suite 100
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(877) 673-8893
Gr: 6-12 Avg. class size: 1 student Tuition listed
Bowman School
Bowman School Photo
Montessori School
(1)
4000 Terman Drive
Palo Alto, CA 94306
(650) 813-9131
Gr: NS-12 | 400 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Castilleja School
Castilleja School Photo - Swimming and water polo happen in our on-campus pool.
All-girls
(2)
1310 Bryant St
Palo Alto, CA 94301
(650) 328-3160
Gr: 6-12 | 424 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 11 Tuition listed
Hope Technology School
Hope Technology School Photo
2525 E Bayshore Rd
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 565-8391
Gr: PK-12 | 104 students Avg. class size: 9 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
The Kehillah School
The Kehillah School Photo - World-class academics in a supportive environment
Special Program Emphasis (Jewish)
(1)
3900 Fabian Way
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 213-9600
Gr: 9-12 | 190 students Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 30 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Silicon Valley International School
Silicon Valley International School Photo - Early Years student working at a map
Special Program Emphasis
(2)
151 Laura Ln
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 251-8500
Gr: PK-12 | 843 students Avg. class size: 7 students Sports: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Achieve Inc.
Special Education School
3860 Middlefield Rd
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 494-1200
Gr: 3-12 | 49 students Tuition listed
1041 Myrtle St
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 688-0850
Gr: 9-12 | 258 students Avg. class size: 18 students Acceptance rate listed
Esther B Clark School-childrens Health Council
Special Education School
650 Clark Way
Palo Alto, CA 94304
(650) 688-3634
Gr: 2-10 | 78 students Avg. class size: 11 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
4000 Middlefield Rd # 29
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 646-1066
Gr: 9-12 | 10 students
Living Wisdom School Of Palo Alto
Living Wisdom School Of Palo Alto Photo - Young Living Wisdom students share a joyful group hug during outdoor playtime on campus.
Alternative School
(1)
456 College Ave
Palo Alto, CA 94306
(650) 462-8150
Gr: K-12 | 70 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Meira Academy
All-girls | Alternative School (Jewish)
3921 Fabian Way
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(646) 240-6772
Gr: 9-12 | 12 students Tuition listed

Overview

This Town (Palo Alto)
This State (CA)
# Schools
12 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
2,438 Students
272,407 Students
% Average Students of Color
61%
50%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
405 Teachers
26,879 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
77%
62%
Average Class Size
12 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
14 courses
16 courses
Average SAT score
1411
(Out of 1600)
1266
Average ACT score
33
(Out of 36)
28

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$45,519
$23,888
Average % on Financial Aid
29%
33%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$7,000
$12,817
Average Acceptance Rate
61%
78%
Average Endowment Size
$49.33 million
$30.82 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.77
0.73
# American Indian Students
57 Students
1,839 Students
% American Indian Students
3%
1%
# Asian Students
371 Students
34,980 Students
% Asian Students
17%
13%
# Hispanic Students
298 Students
43,206 Students
% Hispanic Students
13%
16%
# Black Students
98 Students
15,763 Students
% Black Students
4%
6%
# White Students
670 Students
115,449 Students
% White Students
30%
44%
# Hawaiian Students
31 Students
2,937 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
724 Students
48,585 Students
% of Others Students
32%
19%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
12 extracurriculars
14 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
7 sports
10 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private high schools in Palo Alto, CA?
The top-ranked private high schools in Palo Alto, CA include The Kehillah School, Silicon Valley International School, and Hope Technology School.
How many private high schools are located in Palo Alto?
12 private high schools are located in Palo Alto.
How diverse are private high schools in Palo Alto?
Palo Alto private high schools are approximately 61% minority students, which is higher than the California private school average of 50%.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Palo Alto?
25% of private high schools in Palo Alto are religiously affiliated (most commonly Jewish and Other).

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