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Overview

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.
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Official information of Menlo School in 2024 | FindingSchool
A Day
A+ Matriculation
A+ Academics
A- Extracurricular activities
A+ Community
B Reviews
C Int. student mgmt
Day S. Grades: 6-12
Co-ed
Urban
ESL: No
Day S. Tuition: $55,900
# of Students: 795
Teacher:Student: 1:10
AP Courses: 17
Endowment: $5,157/stu.
Faculty w/ adv. degree: 75%
SAT: 1410/1600
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US Day School

Matriculation

Ranking University/College Students
#1 Princeton University 5
#2 Massachusetts Institute of Technology 3
#3 Harvard College 6
#3 Stanford University 23
#3 Yale University 5
LAC #1 Williams College 3
#6 University of Chicago 10
#7 Johns Hopkins University 5
#7 University of Pennsylvania 6
#10 Duke University 12
#10 Northwestern University 10
LAC #2 Amherst College 2
#12 Dartmouth College 9
#13 Brown University 7
#13 Vanderbilt University 5
#15 Rice University 1
#15 Washington University in St. Louis 9
LAC #3 Pomona College 6
#17 Cornell University 10
#18 Columbia University 5
#18 University of Notre Dame 6
#20 University of California: Berkeley 15
#20 University of California: Los Angeles 11
#22 Carnegie Mellon University 5
#22 Emory University 4
#22 Georgetown University 5
#25 New York University 5
#25 University of Michigan 11
#25 University of Southern California 5
#25 University of Virginia 3
LAC #5 Wellesley College 2
#29 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 1
#29 Wake Forest University 6
LAC #6 Bowdoin College 1
LAC #6 Carleton College 3
#32 Tufts University 6
#32 University of California: Santa Barbara 3
#34 University of California: Irvine 1
#34 University of California: San Diego 3
#36 Boston College 8
#36 University of Rochester 1
#38 University of California: Davis 2
#38 University of Texas at Austin 3
#38 University of Wisconsin-Madison 12
#41 Boston University 3
#44 Brandeis University 1
#44 Case Western Reserve University 3
#44 Northeastern University 1
#44 Tulane University 11
LAC #9 Claremont McKenna College 4
#51 Lehigh University 4
#51 Purdue University 6
#51 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 1
#51 Villanova University 4
#55 Santa Clara University 7
#55 University of Washington 2
LAC #11 Middlebury College 3
LAC #11 Washington and Lee University 1
#62 Syracuse University 1
LAC #13 Vassar College 1
#72 American University 1
#72 Fordham University 1
#72 Indiana University Bloomington 1
#72 Reed College 1
#72 Sarah Lawrence College 2
#72 Southern Methodist University 4
LAC #15 Davidson College 2
#77 Baylor University 1
#83 Gonzaga University 2
#83 Marquette University 2
#89 Brigham Young University 2
#89 Texas Christian University 1
LAC #18 Colgate University 1
LAC #18 Haverford College 1
LAC #18 United States Air Force Academy 1
LAC #18 University of Richmond 2
#97 University of San Diego 1
#105 University of Arizona 2
#105 University of Denver 1
#105 University of Oregon 1
#105 University of Utah 3
LAC #24 Colby College 2
LAC #25 Bates College 4
LAC #27 Colorado College 2
#137 Seattle University 1
LAC #29 Harvey Mudd College 1
#151 University of Cincinnati 1
LAC #37 Bucknell University 2
LAC #37 Occidental College 1
LAC #39 Denison University 3
LAC #39 Lafayette College 2
LAC #39 Skidmore College 2
LAC #39 Trinity College 2
#234 Pace University 1
LAC #48 Whitman College 1
#317 Northern Arizona University 1
Art Center College of Design 1
Babson College 1
Belmont College 1
California Polytechnic State University: San Luis Obispo 5
California State Polytechnic University: Pomona 2
Canada College 1
College of San Mateo 1
Emerson College 1
Foothill College 1
Franklin & Marshall College 1
parsons school of design 1
Rhode Island School of Design 1
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology 1
Saint Mary's College of California 1
San Diego Christian College 1
Santa Monica College 2
Sonoma State University 1
United States Military Academy 2
University of British Columbia 1
University of California: Riverside 4
University of Cambridge 1
University of Colorado Boulder 5
University of Maryland: College Park 2
University of St. Andrews 1
University of Tennessee: Knoxville 1
University of Toronto 1
Utah Valley University 1
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AP Courses

(Total 17)
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Chemistry
Chinese Language and Culture
Latin
Macroeconomics
Microeconomics
Physics 2
Statistics
United States History
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Chemistry
Chinese Language and Culture
Latin
Macroeconomics
Microeconomics
Physics 2
Statistics
United States History
French Language and Culture
Biology
Computer Science A
English Language and Composition
English Literature and Composition
Studio Art: 2-D Design
Studio Art: 3-D Design
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Sports

(Total 12)
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Football
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Swimming
Tennis
Track and Field
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Football
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Swimming
Tennis
Track and Field
Volleyball
Water Polo
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Arts

(Total 16)
Band
Chamber Choir
Chamber Orchestra
Choir
Chorus
Dance
Drama
Jazz
Music
Music Theory
Band
Chamber Choir
Chamber Orchestra
Choir
Chorus
Dance
Drama
Jazz
Music
Music Theory
Theater
Book Arts
Mobile Movie Making
Photography
Studio Art
Art
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(Total 22)
Chess club
Cooking Club
Formula 1 Club
Garden Club
Happiness Club
Jewlery Making Club
K-Pop Club
Knitting Club
Trivia Club
BioChem 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
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Contact Info

Official website
50 Valparaiso Avenue, Atherton, CA 94027
650-330-2000
admissions@menloschool.org
California

Basic Info

Year Founded: 1915
Campus Size: 62 acres
Religious Affiliation: No Religious Affiliation

Application Info

Deadline: 01/11
Pre Interview: No Requirement
Other Accepted Scores: ISEE

Brief Reviews

(Total 2)
5.0/ 5

Detailed Reviews

(Total 0)
0.0 / 5 Overall
0.0 / 5 Academics
0.0 / 5 Campus
0.0 / 5 Student Life
0.0 / 5 Athletic&Art
0.0 / 5 Transportation

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Frequently Ask Questions about Menlo School

01.
Tell me a bit about Menlo School.
Menlo School is Co-ed private day school located in San Jose, California, US. It was founded 1915 , and currently has about 795 students.

For more official information, please visit https://www.menloschool.org.
02.
Does Menlo School have rigorous academic requirements?
Menlo School is offering 17 AP courses.

Menlo School also have 75% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
03.
Where do Menlo School students typically go for their colleges?
Based on the most recent matriculation data, 12.67% go to top 50 US universities and colleges*, 30.56% go to top 25, and about 9.2% go to Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Stanford and MIT.

*Ranking is based on the 2024 US News College Ranking.
04.
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, standard test (like TOEFL and SSAT), and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
05.
What is the latest tuition for Menlo School’s Co-ed student?
The total fee for Menlo School in 2024 is $55,900, which typically includes tuition, boarding fee, student management fee and a few other fees associated with managing international students.

For more information, please contact school’s admission team at admissions@menloschool.org .
06.
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.
07.
How popular is Menlo School on FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, Menlo School is among the most popular schools, within top 320 for all schools on FindingSchool.

Also Menlo School has been favorited by 52 users.
08.
How to start with an application with 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.
09.
Please share a few nearby schools that are 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.
10.
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
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