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Menlo
High School
50 Valparaiso Avenue, Atherton, CA 94027
Enrollment
805
Student-Teacher
8.5:1
Grades
6th – 12th
Enrollment
805
Student-Teacher
8.5:1
Grades
6th – 12th
Data vintage
2024-25
Data vintage2024-25
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Menlo
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About Menlo
Menlo is a private high school in Atherton, CA. Menlo serves approximately 805 students, and covers grades 6th-12th, and has a 8.5:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly.
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What Parents Should Know
At 8.5:1 students to teachers, Menlo sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Menlo is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow Menlo compares to the 5 public schools in Atherton, CA
All Schools in Atherton
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Menlo (this school) | — |
| Encinal Elementary | 8.9 |
| Menlo-Atherton High | 8.6 |
| Laurel Elementary | 9.7 |
| Las Lomitas Elementary | 9.2 |
| Adelante Selby Spanish Immersion | 8.0 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 805 students
- Type
- Private
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.5:1
- Address
- 50 Valparaiso Avenue, Atherton, CA 94027
- Phone
- (650) 330-2000
- Data Year
- SY 2024-25
Why doesn't this school have a score?
We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. Private schools in CA aren't required to report standardized test scores to the state, which limits the data available for our rating model.
Our rating model requires at least 2 of 4 data components (academics, student progress, college readiness, and resources) to generate a meaningful score. Schools below this threshold receive a Limited Profile to avoid misleading ratings.
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Location
50 Valparaiso Avenue, Atherton, CA 94027
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Menlo may also want to explore other high schools in the area. Menlo-Atherton High (rated 8.6/10, 1.1 miles away). Another option is MENLO SCHOOL (rated 6.4/10). Additionally, Everest Public High (rated 4.1/10, 1.5 miles away, in nearby Redwood City). For more schools in Atherton, see our Atherton schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.4 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| MENLO SCHOOL Atherton | 0.0 mi | 6.4 |
| SACRED HEART SCHOOLS ATHERTON Atherton | 0.4 mi | 7.5 |
| MiaPrep Online High School Menlo Park | 0.4 mi | — |
| LINDAMOOD-BELL LEARNING PROCESSES MENLO PARK Menlo Park | 0.4 mi | — |
| ST RAYMOND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Menlo Park | 0.5 mi | 7.2 |
| Sacred Heart Schools, Atherton Atherton | 0.5 mi | — |
| NATIVITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Menlo Park | 0.6 mi | 6.1 |
| Encinal Elementary Atherton | 0.8 mi | 8.9 |
| Nativity Catholic School K-8 Menlo Park | 0.8 mi | — |
| Hillview Middle Menlo Park | 1.0 mi | 9.1 |
| Menlo-Atherton High Atherton | 1.1 mi | 8.6 |
| Garfield Elementary Menlo Park | 1.2 mi | 5.7 |
| Esther B. Clark School Palo Alto Palo Alto | 1.2 mi | — |
| Sand Hill School Palo Alto | 1.2 mi | — |
| WHERRY ACADEMY Redwood City | 1.5 mi | — |
| Everest Public High Redwood City | 1.5 mi | 4.1 |
| Synapse School Menlo Park | 1.6 mi | — |
| Chesterton Academy of St. James Menlo Park | 1.3 mi | — |
| Oak Knoll Elementary Menlo Park | 1.6 mi | 9.1 |
| Laurel Elementary Atherton | 1.4 mi | 9.7 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 94027 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$250,001
Median Home Value
$2,000,001
Median Rent
$3,501/mo
Population
7,030
College Educated
86%
Homeownership
87.4%
Avg Commute
23.6 min
Poverty Rate
3.3%
Median Age
49.1
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Menlo
What grades does Menlo serve?
Menlo serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Menlo?
Menlo has an enrollment of approximately 805 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Menlo?
The student-teacher ratio at Menlo is 8.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
Is Menlo a private school?
Yes, Menlo is a private coeducational school. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2024-25)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 805
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 95
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- County
- San Mateo County
- Phone
- (650) 330-2000
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