Woodside Priory School

Woodside Priory School

Private Middle, High School | Grade 6-12
302 Portola Rd,  Portola Valley, CA
4.1
4.6
436 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Tim Molak
Student Teacher Ratio
8:1
Average SAT Score
1440
Average ACT Score
32
Average GPA
3.8
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$64,460
Religious Affiliation
Catholic
Boarding Program
Offers Boarding

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.8
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
8:1
Teachers
56
Full Time Teachers
55
Part Time Teachers
1
Teachers in First or Second Year
12%
College Prep
Average SAT
1440
Math
720
Verbal
720
Average ACT
32
Math
31
English
33
Reading
33
Science
32
Number of AP Courses
22
AP Pass Rate
97%
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
100%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

Male
50.4%
Female
49.6%
Two or more races
50.1%
White
29.2%
Asian
12.4%
Hispanic
5.6%
Black
1.9%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

#1 Best Catholic Schools in California
#7 Best Boarding HS in California
#31 Best College Prep Private High Schools in California
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of California - Los Angeles 64 Students
University of California - Berkeley 56 Students
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo 51 Students
University of Southern California 49 Students
University of California - Santa Barbara 46 Students
University of California - San Diego 44 Students
Loyola Marymount University 42 Students
Stanford University 39 Students
Santa Clara University 36 Students
University of California - Davis 35 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 37 Students
Psychology 35 Students
Economics 34 Students
Computer Science 30 Students
Biology 24 Students
Political Science and Government 19 Students
Environmental Science 18 Students
International Relations 16 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 14 Students
History 13 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.1 42 Reviews
5.0 Senior
2/1/2024
Woodside Priory is an amazing-community oriented space. Their focus on the Benedictine values of community, hospitality, individuality, integrity, and spirituality are special, and everyone has their place within the community.
3.0
11/16/2023
Be less corporate, appeal less to the Palo Alto children of venture capitalist strivers, and give all workingpeople in California a chance!
2.0
8/22/2023
Too bureaucratic. I've seen local public schools with more student-friendly administrative processes. If you pay more per year than most colleges, you should get more input on your education, class choices, acceleration possibilities, etc.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.6 8 Reviews
3.0 parent
5/24/2019
We found that things at Priory have really been going downhill recently, mostly due to poor leadership. My older child overall had a better experience and we noticed a lack of quality with my younger child. Many new teachers that were hired were not capable. The theology teachers were particularly p...
5.0 parent
9/28/2018
5/5 We love the school. The school welcomes everyone. We are black and we have never been treated differently. We have two kids, 12 and 11 grades. Our last child is praying everyday to get accepted when she applies.
5.0 parent
10/20/2017
Woodside Priory has a been a phenomenal school for both my children. From their caring and unique attitude to the differing needs of middle schoolers based on adolescent psychology and the need for breaks and play, to their excellent learning and instructive environment, Priory has been a child-cent...
5.0 parent
9/16/2017
This is a rare school that has both top notch academic rigor and a soul. The teachers are of the highest caliber and care deeply about their students- both their academic development and their emotional health. The administration is exceptional and responsive to student and parent concerns. Teacher/...

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Woodside Priory School is a private Catholic school for students in grades 6-12 located at 302 Portola Rd in Portola Valley, in the Portola Valley neighborhood. Annual tuition is $64,460. The school has a total enrollment of 436 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 8:1. Woodside Priory School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+. The average GPA is 3.8, the graduation rate is 100%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1440 and an ACT score of 32. The average home value in this area is $4,355,066. Discover additional schools in the area, like Woodland School, Corte Madera School, Ormondale Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Portola Valley has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Woodside Priory School.

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