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#432 of 3,177 private schools in CA
Top 14% of private schools
Mid-peninsula Education Center
High School
1340 Willow Road, Menlo Park, CA 94025
About Mid-peninsula Education Center
Mid-peninsula Education Center is a private high school in Menlo Park, CA 94025. The school serves approximately 137 students in grades 9th – 12th with a student-teacher ratio of 8.6:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8/10, placing it in the 86.4th percentile among private schools in CA — an average rating overall.
The school scores particularly well in school profile (7.5/10), ranked among private schools in CA. Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $215,871, where 73% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow Mid-peninsula Education Center compares to the 6 public schools in Menlo Park, CA
All Schools in Menlo Park
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Mid-peninsula Education Center (this school) | 5.8 |
| Belle Haven Elementary | 3.8 |
| KIPP Valiant Community Prep | 5.4 |
| Garfield Elementary | 3.4 |
| Hillview Middle | 7.3 |
| Oak Knoll Elementary | 7.9 |
| La Entrada Middle | 8.7 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 45% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 2 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in CA
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Location
1340 Willow Road, Menlo Park, CA 94025
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.5 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| MID-PENINSULA HIGH SCHOOL Menlo Park | 0.0 mi | 5.8 |
| OPEN MIND SCHOOL Menlo Park | 0.2 mi | 5.8 |
| Open Mind School Menlo Park | 0.2 mi | 5.8 |
| Cesar Chavez Ravenswood Middle East Palo Alto | 0.4 mi | 4.8 |
| Belle Haven Elementary Menlo Park | 0.5 mi | 3.8 |
| Costano Elementary East Palo Alto | 0.7 mi | 3.8 |
| KIPP Valiant Community Prep Menlo Park | 1.0 mi | 5.4 |
| BEECHWOOD SCHOOL Menlo Park | 0.9 mi | 5.8 |
| Peninsula School, Ltd Menlo Park | 1.1 mi | 5.8 |
| PENINSULA SCHOOL Menlo Park | 1.1 mi | 5.8 |
| KIPP Esperanza High Oakland | 1.2 mi | 7.7 |
| Oxford Day Academy East Palo Alto | 1.3 mi | 1.0 |
| Laurel Elementary Atherton | 1.3 mi | 8.4 |
| Tide Academy Redwood City | 1.3 mi | 8.8 |
| La Scuola International School Silicon Valley East Palo Alto | 1.4 mi | 1.7 |
| EASTSIDE COLLEGE PREPARATORY SCHOOL East Palo Alto | 1.4 mi | 1.7 |
| Eastside College Preparatory School East Palo Alto | 1.4 mi | 1.7 |
| East Palo Alto Academy East Palo Alto | 1.4 mi | 5.3 |
| THE PRIMARY SCHOOL - EAST PALO ALTO East Palo Alto | 1.5 mi | 1.7 |
| Chesterton Academy of St. James Menlo Park | 1.5 mi | 5.8 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 94025 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$215,871
Median Home Value
$2,000,001
Median Rent
$3,169/mo
Population
40,230
College Educated
73.2%
Homeownership
59.4%
Avg Commute
24.2 min
Poverty Rate
4.8%
Median Age
38.8
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| School | Rating |
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| Al Falaq Meraj Academy Chatsworth, CA | 5.8 |
| Anacapa Adult Transition Program Oxnard, CA | 5.8 |
| Bayside Community Day Moreno Valley, CA | 5.8 |
| Daily (Allan F.) High (Continuation) Glendale, CA | 5.8 |
| Del Valle Continuation High Livermore, CA | 5.8 |
| German International School of Silicon Valley San Francisco, CA | 5.8 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Mid-peninsula Education Center
What grades does Mid-peninsula Education Center serve?
Mid-peninsula Education Center serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Mid-peninsula Education Center?
Mid-peninsula Education Center has an enrollment of approximately 137 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mid-peninsula Education Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Mid-peninsula Education Center is 8.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Mid-peninsula Education Center rank in CA?
Mid-peninsula Education Center is ranked #432 out of 3,177 private schools in CA.
What is Mid-peninsula Education Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Mid-peninsula Education Center has a composite rating of 5.8 out of 10 on MySchoolScout. This score combines academic performance, student growth, equity, and school environment into a single score.
Is Mid-peninsula Education Center a private school?
Yes, Mid-peninsula Education Center 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 137
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- County
- San Mateo
- Phone
- (650) 321-1991
- Data Year
- 2025–2026
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