Monica Hanover
(650) 284-2781
9 Total Sales
4 Near This School
$3.3M - $10.5M Price Range
Living Wisdom School of Palo Alto
Private Elementary, Middle, High School
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Grade K-12
456 College Ave,
Palo Alto, CA
82
Students
A+
School Details
Head of School
Helen Purcell & Kshama Kellogg
Student Teacher Ratio
5:1
Average SAT Score
1400
Average GPA
3.76
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$26,900
Niche Grade
A+
A-
A+
A+
A+
B
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Average GPA
3.76
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
5:1
Teachers
24
Full Time Teachers
11
Part Time Teachers
13
Teachers in First or Second Year
0.1%
College Prep
Average SAT
1400
Math
700
Verbal
700
Number of AP Courses
17
AP Pass Rate
100%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very High
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
80%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High
GreatSchools Rating Details
Student Diversity
Female
56.9%
Male
43.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
49.4%
White
44.9%
Two or more races
2.3%
Hispanic
2.3%
Black
1.1%
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School Rankings
#38
Best Private K12 Schools in California
#39
Best HS for the Arts in California
#48
Most Diverse Private HS in California
Specialty School Programs
AP Programs Offered
Athletics Program
Colleges Students are Considering
Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Carnegie Mellon University
6 Students
Haverford College
6 Students
Loyola Marymount University
5 Students
Rochester Institute of Technology
5 Students
Chapman University
5 Students
New York University
4 Students
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
4 Students
California State University - Northridge
4 Students
Reed College
4 Students
California Institute of Technology
4 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology
6 Students
Physics
5 Students
Computer Science
4 Students
Psychology
3 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
3 Students
Mathematics
3 Students
Religious Studies
3 Students
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering
2 Students
Biotechnology
2 Students
Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology
2 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
7/18/2024
Living Wisdom High School is a dream come true. We learn in a community that truly makes us feel supported. We are allowed opportunities to work with our strengths, whether those are academic or not. All while being Surrounded by friends and role models. At Living Wisdom High School I have learned to be a great student, but I have also learned what it means to be a great person.
10/26/2021
It was a memorable experience to be part of such a wonderful school. They have helped me stay on track for all courses in order to prepare for college. I received the greatest of preparation from my time here as well as enjoyed other fields in life which the school presents in a diverse setting. The faculty was exceptionally helpful.
GreatSchools Reviews
5/15/2025
I have been affiliated with Living Wisdom School of Palo Alto since the very beginning 32 years ago. First as a parent, then a Middle School teacher, and more recently in the administration. I will say you will not find a better learning environment anywhere for your child. The school culture is one...
8/4/2021
My son has just graduated from LWHS this school year. Only three years ago, he had went to PALY for a year and feeling distressed, anxious and low in self confidence. The past years at LWHS has completely changed his outlook, his ability to express himself, his anxiety level, his self confidence lev...
2/22/2021
We happened to find Living Wisdom High School in Spring 2018 when looking for a private middle for our son. We didn't know that this would make a big difference for our older daughter. At that time, she did well in a large public high school. However, she always felt that she had not actually learne...
10/22/2020
I am ever thankful to LWS for embodying mindfulness and presence and for the transformative ways they have shaped me as a parent, each of my different children and the relationships between us. The teachers are the kind you look back on as an adult and feel so lucky to have ever had. I feel so fortu...
Agents Specializing Near This School
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Monica Hanover
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Betzahire Pelayo
Betzahire Pelayo
Keller Williams Palo Alto
(650) 618-2827
27 Total Sales
14 Near This School
$525K - $3.8M Price Range
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Nikil Balakrishnan
Nikil Balakrishnan
Responds QuicklyRealty World Premier Properties
(669) 666-6717
9 Total Sales
2 Near This School
$3.1M - $4.3M Price Range
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Maria Prieto
Maria Prieto
Prieto & Associates Real Estate
(650) 695-6969
18 Total Sales
1 Near This School
$1,170,000 Price
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Tim Proschold
Tim Proschold
Luxuriant Realty
(650) 753-7481
22 Total Sales
4 Near This School
$2.1M - $3.5M Price Range
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Russell Vavuris
Russell Vavuris
Golden Gate Sotheby's International Realty
(650) 684-1327
21 Total Sales
1 Near This School
$4,409,000 Price
Map
About Old Palo Alto
List Price Range
$169K - $1.9M
Homes For Sale
5
Average Home Value
$4,154,845
Median Lot Size
7,405 Sq Ft
% Renters
40%
Household Income
$216,797
% of College Grads
85.8%
Median Age
45
Average House Size
2,359 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
51.9%
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$4,125 - $6,855 per month
- Avelle
- 1 - 3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 608+ Sq Ft
- 1001 N Shoreline Blvd
- Mountain View, CA
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Additional Schools in the Area
- 6th to 12th
- Private
- Pre-K to K
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- Private
Parks in this Area
Heritage Park
- Picnic Area
- Playground
Scott Park
- Basketball
- Picnic Area
- Playground
Bowden Park
Peers Park
Rinconada Park
- Grills
- Picnic Area
- Pool
Sarah Wallis Park
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