School Overview
Data & methodologyOverall
A+
Matriculation
A+
Academics
A+
Extracurriculars
A-
Community
A+
Reviews
B+
Menlo School's mission is to empower students to explore and expand their interests, reach their fullest potential, develop the skills necessary for success in college, and become ethical, responsible, and engaged members of ever wider communities.
At Menlo School, we are passionate about encouraging students to pursue high standards of academic excellence; discover the joy of learning; stretch themselves and raise challenging questions; demonstrate courage, integrity and a commitment to ethical behavior; develop a sense of commitment to purposes larger than themselves; appreciate the richness of diversity; think independently and creatively; take progressively more responsibility for themselves and their education; and lead healthful lives.
At Menlo School, we are passionate about encouraging students to pursue high standards of academic excellence; discover the joy of learning; stretch themselves and raise challenging questions; demonstrate courage, integrity and a commitment to ethical behavior; develop a sense of commitment to purposes larger than themselves; appreciate the richness of diversity; think independently and creatively; take progressively more responsibility for themselves and their education; and lead healthful lives.
Show more
If you would like to add Menlo School to your favorites, compare it with other schools, or share it with friends, here are some quick links.
School Stats
Average
Current school
Tuition
$61,635
Enrollment
805
Faculty with Advanced Degrees
75%
Teacher-Student Ratio
1:8
Endowment
$4 million
AP
1
Average SAT Score
1410
Average ACT Score
33
Class Size
18
Matriculation
College Matriculation
(2022-2024)| Ranking | University/College | Students |
|---|---|---|
| #1 | Princeton University | 4 |
| #2 | Columbia University | 3 |
| #2 | Harvard College | 6 |
| #2 | Massachusetts Institute of Technology | 3 |
| Art #3 | Rhode Island School of Design | 1 |
| #5 | Yale University | 2 |
| LAC #1 | Williams College | 4 |
| Art #6 | Art Center College of Design | 1 |
| #6 | Stanford University | 24 |
Login to view all
Academics
AP Scores
(2024)Number of students who took AP tests
108
Number of tests taken
188
Score 5
Score 4
Score 3
Other scores
AP Courses
(1)|
Physics 2
|
Sports
(12)|
Baseball
|
Basketball
|
|
Cross Country
|
American Football
|
|
Golf
|
Lacrosse
|
|
Baseball
|
Basketball
|
|
Cross Country
|
American Football
|
|
Golf
|
Lacrosse
|
|
Soccer
|
Swimming
|
|
Tennis
|
Track and Field
|
|
Volleyball
|
Water Polo
|
View all
Extracurricular Activities and Clubs
(22)|
Chess club
|
Cooking Club
|
|
Formula 1 Club
|
Garden Club
|
|
Happiness Club
|
Jewlery Making Club
|
|
Chess club
|
Cooking Club
|
|
Formula 1 Club
|
Garden Club
|
|
Happiness Club
|
Jewlery Making Club
|
|
K-Pop Club
|
Knitting Club
|
|
Trivia Club
|
BioChem Club
|
|
Data Science Club
|
Ethics Club
|
|
French Club
|
History Club
|
|
Physics Club
|
Curieus Club
|
|
Athlete Empowerment Club
|
Hakuna Masquata Barbell Club
|
|
Choreo Club
|
Stagetech Club
|
|
Art and Mural Club
|
Menlo Chamber Club
|
View all
Arts
(16)|
Band
|
Chamber Choir
|
|
Chamber Orchestra
|
Choir
|
|
Chorus
|
Dance
|
|
Band
|
Chamber Choir
|
|
Chamber Orchestra
|
Choir
|
|
Chorus
|
Dance
|
|
Drama
|
Jazz
|
|
Music
|
Music Theory
|
|
Theater
|
Book Arts
|
|
Mobile Movie Making
|
Photography
|
|
Studio Art
|
Art
|
View all
Basic Info
Application Info
Frequently Ask Questions about Menlo School
Tell me a bit about Menlo School.
Menlo School is Co-ed private day school located in California, US. It was founded 1915 , and currently has about 805 students.
For more official information, please visit https://www.menloschool.org.
For more official information, please visit https://www.menloschool.org.
Does Menlo School have rigorous academic requirements?
Menlo School is offering 1 AP courses.
In recent years, 75 of their students score 4 and 5 in AP exams.
Menlo School also have 75% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
In recent years, 75 of their students score 4 and 5 in AP exams.
Menlo School also have 75% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Where do Menlo School students typically go for their colleges?
Based on the most recent matriculation data, 24.43% go to top 50 US universities and colleges*, 34.7% go to top 25, and about 9.59% go to Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Stanford and MIT.
*Ranking is based on the 2024 US News College Ranking.
*Ranking is based on the 2024 US News College Ranking.
What is the application requirement for Menlo School?
Similar to most private schools in the US, Menlo School’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
What is the Day Tuition for Menlo School?
The day tuition for Menlo School in 2024 is
$61,635 For international students, there are additional fees, such as student management fee and other fees associated with managing international students.
For more information, please contact school’s admission team at admissions@menloschool.org .
For more information, please contact school’s admission team at admissions@menloschool.org .
Where is Menlo School located?
Menlo School is located in the State of California of USA. The closest major city is San Jose, which is about 17 miles away from school. Most families can choose San Jose International Airport to travel in and out of school.
How popular is Menlo School on the FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, Menlo School is among the most popular schools, within top 326 for all schools on FindingSchool.
Also Menlo School has been favorited by 52 users.
Also Menlo School has been favorited by 52 users.
How do I complete an application for Menlo School?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about Menlo School. Most of them are directly provided by the school.
Also it is highly recommended to visit Menlo School’s official site: https://www.menloschool.org or call them at 650-330-2000.
Also it is highly recommended to visit Menlo School’s official site: https://www.menloschool.org or call them at 650-330-2000.
Are there additional schools that are located close to Menlo School?
Yes, here are few:
Sacred Heart Preparatory, Sacred Heart Schools and St. Raymond Elementary School.
The closest major city is San Jose. You can find out more schools near San Jose here.
The closest major city is San Jose. You can find out more schools near San Jose here.
What is the FindingSchool rating for Menlo School?
The overall rating for Menlo School is A+.
The section ratings of Menlo School are:
A+ for Matriculation
A+ for Academics
A- for Extracurriculum
A+ for Community
B+ for Students and Parents reviews
The section ratings of Menlo School are:
A+ for Matriculation
A+ for Academics
A- for Extracurriculum
A+ for Community
B+ for Students and Parents reviews
Nearby City
San Jose, the heart of Silicon Valley, is the largest city in Northern California by both population and area. As of 2020, the city had a population of over 1 million, making it the most populous city in the Bay Area. Known for its innovation, San Jose is a hub for technology and startups, hosting major companies like Cisco and Adobe. The city is also celebrated for its cultural diversity, thriving arts scene, and Mediterranean climate, making it a vibrant and dynamic place to live and work.
Population (2022)
948,279
Cost of Living
Higher than average 53%
Nearby Airport
San Jose International Airport
FindingSchool collects its data from a variety of reliable sources, including schools, advisors, official U.S. statistics, and feedback from actual parents and students.