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Woodside Priory
High School
302 Portola Road, Portola Valley, CA 94028
Enrollment
436
Student-Teacher
9:1
Grades
6th – 12th
Enrollment
436
Student-Teacher
9:1
Grades
6th – 12th
Updated
2024-25
Updated 2024-25
About Woodside Priory
Woodside Priory is a private high school in Portola Valley, CA 94028. The school serves approximately 436 students in grades 6th – 12th with a student-teacher ratio of 9:1. Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $250,001, where 78% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What Parents Should Know
With a student-teacher ratio of 9:1, Woodside Priory offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction between students and teachers.
As a private school, Woodside Priory operates independently from the local public school district. Families considering this school should inquire about tuition costs, financial aid availability, and the admissions process. Private schools are not required to follow the same curriculum standards as public schools, which can be either an advantage or a consideration depending on your priorities.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow Woodside Priory compares to the 2 public schools in Portola Valley, CA
All Schools in Portola Valley
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Woodside Priory (this school) | — |
| Ormondale Elementary | 6.8 |
| Corte Madera | 9.2 |
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
- 436 students
- Type
- Private
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9:1
- Address
- 302 Portola Road, Portola Valley, CA 94028
- Phone
- (650) 851-8221
- 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.
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Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Location
302 Portola Road, Portola Valley, CA 94028
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Woodside Priory may also want to explore other high schools in the area. Woodside High (rated 8.3/10, 4.9 miles away, in nearby Woodside). Additionally, WOODSIDE PRIORY SCHOOL (rated 7.0/10). For more schools in Portola Valley, see our Portola Valley schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 5.1 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| WOODSIDE PRIORY SCHOOL Portola Valley | 0.0 mi | 7.0 |
| Ormondale Elementary Portola Valley | 0.4 mi | 6.8 |
| Corte Madera Portola Valley | 0.5 mi | 9.2 |
| WOODLAND SCHOOL Portola Valley | 2.1 mi | 7.3 |
| TRINITY SCHOOL Menlo Park | 3.2 mi | 8.5 |
| La Entrada Middle Menlo Park | 3.6 mi | 9.2 |
| PHILLIPS BROOKS SCHOOL Menlo Park | 3.7 mi | 7.6 |
| PHILLIPS BROOKS SCHOOL Menlo Park | 3.7 mi | — |
| Oak Knoll Elementary Menlo Park | 4.0 mi | 8.4 |
| Las Lomitas Elementary Atherton | 4.3 mi | 7.8 |
| VR School of AI (Campus 113355) Stanford | 4.1 mi | — |
| Hillview Middle Menlo Park | 4.5 mi | 8.0 |
| Lucille M. Nixon Elementary Stanford | 4.1 mi | 9.3 |
| Woodside Elementary Woodside | 4.4 mi | 7.8 |
| Packard Children's Hospital/Stanford Palo Alto | 4.7 mi | — |
| Woodside High Woodside | 4.9 mi | 8.3 |
| Escondido Elementary Stanford | 4.4 mi | 9.2 |
| Sand Hill School Palo Alto | 4.8 mi | — |
| Esther B. Clark School Palo Alto Palo Alto | 4.8 mi | — |
| ST RAYMOND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Menlo Park | 5.1 mi | 7.2 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 94028 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$250,001
Median Home Value
$2,000,001
Median Rent
$3,501/mo
Population
6,645
College Educated
78%
Homeownership
84.6%
Poverty Rate
3.8%
Median Age
56.4
Community Profile
The community surrounding Woodside Priory has a median household income of $250,001. It is a well-educated community where 78% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $2,000,001, with a median rent of $3,501/month. The local poverty rate of 3.8% is relatively low. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Woodside Priory
What grades does Woodside Priory serve?
Woodside Priory serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Woodside Priory?
Woodside Priory has an enrollment of approximately 436 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Woodside Priory?
The student-teacher ratio at Woodside Priory is 9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
Is Woodside Priory a private school?
Yes, Woodside Priory 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
- 436
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 49
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- County
- San Mateo
- Phone
- (650) 851-8221
- Data Year
- 2025–2026
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