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Menlo School tuition & admissions

Atherton, CAGrades 6–12Day, coedmenloschool.org

Tuition 2026-27

$67,792

Application deadline

January 5

2027

Students

818

9 students per teacher

Admission test

Own test

Tuition 2026-27
GradesDay
All grades$67,792

Financial aid: $8,141,643 to 173 students (about $47,062 each) in 2024, per the school's IRS Form 990.

How to apply
Entry grades6, 9
Admission test, grades 6-8Its own assessment
Admission test, grades 9-12Its own assessment
InterviewRequired
Apply throughRavenna
Application fee$65
DeadlineJanuary 5, 2027
Decisions releasedMarch 12, 2027
College results, class of 2026
Seniors143
Go to a 4-year college1%
SAT (middle 50%)—
ACT (middle 50%)—
AP courses—
AP exams scored 3+—
National Merit semifinalists5
School facts
Students818
Teachers (full-time equivalent)93
Students per teacher8.8
School days per year166
Endowment$122,590,000 (FY2025)
Annual revenue$97,871,272 (2024)
Head of school pay$878,999
Where graduates went to college (Classes of 2023-2025)
  • Stanford University30
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  • Boston College12
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  • University of Southern California10
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  • Yale University3
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  • Saint Mary’s College of California1
  • San Francisco State University1
  • San Jose State University1
  • Trinity College1
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  • University of California (San Diego)1
  • University of Hong Kong1
  • University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign1
  • University of Puget Sound1
  • University of Redlands1
  • University of St Andrews1
  • University of Toronto1
  • University of Utah1
  • University of Waterloo1
  • Vassar College1
  • Whitman College1
  • William & Mary1

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    Menlo School FAQ
    How much is Menlo School tuition?
    For 2026-27, tuition at Menlo School is $67,792 for all grades, per the school's website.
    Does Menlo School require the ISEE or SSAT?
    Menlo School requires its own assessment for applicants.
    When is the Menlo School application deadline?
    The main application deadline is January 5, 2027, and decisions are released March 12, 2027. Families apply through Ravenna.
    Does Menlo School offer financial aid?
    Yes. Menlo School reported $8,141,643 in financial aid to 173 students on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
    How many students attend Menlo School?
    Menlo School enrolls 818 students in grades 6–12, with about 9 students per teacher (NCES Private School Survey, 2023-24).

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