Peninsula School

Peninsula School

Private Pre-K, Elementary, Middle School | Grade Pre-K-8
920 Peninsula Way,  Menlo Park, CA
4.6
4.4
231 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mary Hofstedt
Student Teacher Ratio
5:1
Annual Tuition
$33,600

Niche Grade

A-
Academics
A+
Teachers
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Niche Grade Details

Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
5:1
Teachers
50
Full Time Teachers
40
Part Time Teachers
10

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

Male
58.9%
Female
41.1%
White
66.4%
Two or more races
14.5%
Black
12.6%
Hispanic
5.6%
Asian
<1%

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.6 2 Reviews
5.0 Alum
4/25/2020
taught me how to form my own identity, have integrity, resolve conflict, stand up for what I believe in, grow as a human being, pursue what interests me, and have real confidence and security in who I am and what I can offer. Amazing arts facilities as well.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.4 36 Reviews
1.0 parent
7/7/2026
I agree with the previous review. Prospective families have the right to know.Pros: Lush campus; amiable marketing staff.Cons: Lack of Core Infrastructure: The school operates without a visible strategic plan, a structured curriculum, or clear behavioral guidelines. Leadership Disconnect: Administra...
1.0 parent
7/1/2026
Peninsula has strengths but is going through an extended difficult period that prospective families should understand before enrolling. The campus is beautiful and remains one of the school's best assets. The parent community is wonderful. A handful of genuinely good teachers remain. The reality is...
3.0 other
12/10/2025
This school has changed over the years, my family has been at peninsula for years and years. My parents went here, I’ve gone here and my kids have gone here as well. Over the past 2 years this school has gone down hill. The current administration really doesn’t care about anything but money. We have...
5.0 parent
11/8/2025
We have been at Peninsula for 5 years. Over that time, our son has overcome attention and social engagement challenges which prevented him from succeeding at other private schools. It is difficult to know how to credit the people, the place, the other students, external help and just the passage of...

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Peninsula School is a private school for students in grades Pre-K-8 located at 920 Peninsula Way in Menlo Park, CA. Annual tuition is $33,600. The school has a total enrollment of 231 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 5:1. Peninsula School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+. The average home value in this area is $4,473,804. Discover additional schools in the area, like Silicon Valley International School - Willows Campus, Cypress College Preparatory, Menlo School, and more. Learn more about what Menlo Park has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Peninsula School.

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