Pinewood School

Pinewood School

Private Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade K-12
26800 W Fremont Rd,  Los Altos Hills, CA
4.0
3.5
610 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Mark Gardner
Student Teacher Ratio
8:1
Average SAT Score
1420
Average ACT Score
32
Average GPA
3.74
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$58,850

Niche Grade

A+
Academics
B+
Teachers
A+
College Prep
B-
Resources/Facilities
C+
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.74
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
8:1
Teachers
76
Full Time Teachers
76
Part Time Teachers
0
College Prep
Average SAT
1420
Math
710
Verbal
710
Average ACT
32
Math
31
English
33
Reading
33
Science
31
Number of AP Courses
18
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
100%

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

White
44%
Asian or Pacific Islander
38.9%
Two or more races
13.7%
Hispanic
3.1%
Black
<1%

School Rankings

#76 Best Private K12 Schools in California
#142 Best HS For Stem in California
#149 Best College Prep Private High Schools in California
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Southern California 33 Students
University of California - Los Angeles 29 Students
University of California - Berkeley 24 Students
University of California - Santa Barbara 24 Students
University of California - San Diego 22 Students
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo 20 Students
Boston University 16 Students
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor 16 Students
University of California - Irvine 15 Students
Carnegie Mellon University 14 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology 23 Students
Business 19 Students
Psychology 14 Students
Economics 14 Students
Political Science and Government 11 Students
Computer Science 9 Students
Liberal Arts and Humanities 7 Students
Finance 6 Students
Environmental Science 6 Students
History 6 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.0 34 Reviews
4.0 Parent
8/11/2025
We have been with the school for 6 years now. Overall, we are happy with the school and the community. However, the academic program is not strong enough compared to other private schools, especially in STEM. Teachers are extremely nice if you fit the profile. If your kids need more support, this is the not the school for you. We love the performing art program. It really helps kids build confidence with public speaking.
4.0 Junior
12/2/2024
It's a very small school, which comes with lots of pros and cons. Socially, it's challenging because there are so few people per grade. Academically and opportunity-wise, there are so many amazing teachers who truly care about your learning and support you.
5.0 Senior
6/25/2023
I am so happy to be at Pinewood. Although the AP and Honors courses challenge me greatly, I have grown so much over the past few years academically and socially. We have fantastic teachers at Pinewood, as well as a fantastic Principal. I feel very comfortable at Pinewood and all of the students are kind to each other. It's a really warm and friendly atmosphere. I really enjoy the science and computer science classes that Pinewood offers.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.5 20 Reviews
1.0 other
9/13/2025
Genuinely the worst experience of my life. I am not prepared for college. It’s hard to make friends since there are so few options. Teachers are so mean and rude. I wish I went somewhere else for high school
5.0 parent
8/11/2025
Our family loves Pinewood for many reasons. We believe that the school not only provides a well-rounded and rigorous education, but also creates an environment that pushes all students to become kind and respectful human beings.We have been at Pinewood since 2011, with my son currently a junior. Sin...
5.0 parent
7/24/2025
our child began pinewood in 9th grade after attending public school K-8. pinewood has exceed our expectations. responsive, attentive, and caring administration; talented and engaged teachers; really fun events for all the kids. i would have sent our older child here had i known about pinewood at the...
5.0 other
7/16/2025
In my last eleven years at Pinewood school, I have seldom had a negative experience with the learning environment, staff, and fellow students. Pinewood greatly developed me as a person to become the man who I am today, and I am sure that the relationships that I have made with my classmates will las...

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Pinewood School is a private school for students in grades K-12 located at 26800 W Fremont Rd in Los Altos Hills, CA. Annual tuition is $58,850. The school has a total enrollment of 610 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 8:1. Pinewood School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A. The average GPA is 3.74, the graduation rate is 100%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1420 and an ACT score of 32. Discover additional schools in the area, like Pinewood School - Middle Campus, St. Francis High School, Waldorf School Of The Peninsula, and more. Learn more about what Los Altos Hills has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Pinewood School.

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