Very Good
#470 of 1,787 private schools in CA
Top 26% of private schools
Woodside Priory School
High School · Portola Valley, CA
A private high school in Portola Valley, CA serving grades 6th – 12th.
302 PORTOLA RD, Portola Valley, CA 94028
- 7.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in CA.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in CA
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
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Where Woodside Priory School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 31Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average252/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$250,001
Median home value
$2,000,001
Median rent
$3,501/mo
College educated
78%
Homeownership
84.6%
Poverty rate
3.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 94028; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodside PrioryPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 6–12 | 0.0 mi | 436 | Compare → |
| Vr School of Ai (campus 113355)Private · tuition | Not rated | 6–12 | 4.1 mi | 8 | Compare → |
| Henry M. Gunn HighEnrollment path unverified | 9.2 | 9–12 | 4.7 mi | 1,713 | Compare → |
| Packard Children's Hospital/stanfordEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 4.7 mi | 20 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Woodside Priory School is listed in Portola Valley, CA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Woodside Priory School
Woodside Priory School is a private high school in Portola Valley, CA, serving approximately 411 students in grades 6th-12th with a 7.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #470 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Woodside Priory School
What grades does Woodside Priory School serve?
Woodside Priory School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Woodside Priory School?
Woodside Priory School has an enrollment of approximately 411 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Woodside Priory School?
The student-teacher ratio at Woodside Priory School is 7.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Woodside Priory School rank in CA?
Woodside Priory School ranks #470 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
What is Woodside Priory School's MySchoolScout rating?
Woodside Priory School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Woodside Priory School a private school?
Yes, Woodside Priory School is a private coeducational school with a Other Religious affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Woodside Priory School a religious school?
Woodside Priory School has a Other Religious religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 411
- Gender Split
- 50% M / 50% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 52
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Other Religious
- School Day
- 6.1 hours
- Days Per Year
- 174 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- San Mateo County
- Phone
- (650) 851-8221
- Area population (ZIP 94028)
- 6,645
- Area median age
- 56.4
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 94028; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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