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Menlo School is a private college preparatory school in Atherton, CA that offers a challenging and rigorous academic program. It is committed to producing students who are passionate and dedicated to making a difference in the world.

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Menlo strives to help its students reach their full potential academically, and engage in serving their communities. Menlo School is a very challenging school academically, and is best for motivated students who ask questions and take advantage of all the resources Menlo offers. Because of the very high standards and competitive atmosphere of the school, we only encourage very driven, organized, academically confident, and mature students to apply to Menlo.

Address: 50 Valparaiso Ave, Atherton, CA 94027

Phone: (650) 330-2001

Menlo School Admissions Website: https://www.menloschool.org/admissions/

Student Population: 795
Middle School: 214 | Upper School: 581

Student-Teacher Ratio: Middle School: 11:1 | Upper School: 10:1

Average Class Size: Middle School: 18 | Upper School: 18

Open House and Event Dates: MIDDLE SCHOOL
6th Grade Student Visit & Interview Due: Jan 9, 2025 | 5:00 pm
Oct 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 29, 30, 2024 | 8:20 am – 10:30 am (PDT)
Nov 4, 7, 12, 13, 14, 15, 18, 19, 20, 2024 | 8:20 am – 10:30 am (PST)
Dec 3, 9, 10, 11, 12, 2024 | 8:20 am – 10:30 am (PST) and 11:40 am – 1:50 pm (PST)

6th Grade Interview & Activity Session (No Class Visit)
Jan 14, 15, 2025 | 9:00 am – 10:30 am (PST) and 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm (PST)

How to Apply: Navigating the Admissions Process (Optional)
Sep 10, 2024 | 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm (PDT)

Virtual 6th Grade Parent Information Session (English & Español)
Oct 11, 2024 | 9:00 am – 9:45 am (PDT)
Oct 18, 25, 2024 | 1:00 pm – 1:45 pm (PDT)

Grado 6 y 9: Sesión de Información para Padres (Solamente en Español)
Oct 21, 2024 | 5:30 pm – 6:15 pm (PDT)

Middle School Preview Dates:
Sep 28, 2024 | 8:30 am – 11:15 am (PDT) and 10:45 am – 1:30 pm (PDT)
Nov 9, 2024 | 8:30 am – 11:15 am (PST) and 10:45 am – 1:30 pm (PST)

UPPER SCHOOL
9th Grade Student Visit & Interview
Oct 8, 9, 10, 15, 17, 21, 23, 24, 29, 30, 2024 | 10:15 am – 1:45 pm (PDT)
Jan 10, 2025 | 8:30 am – 12:15 pm (PST) | 8:30 am, 9:15 am, 10:00 am, 10:45 am, 11:30 am.

How to Apply: Navigating the Admissions Process (Optional)
Sep 10, 2024 | 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm (PDT)

Virtual 9th Grade Parent Information Session (English/Español)
Oct 18, 25, 2024 | 1:00 pm – 1:45 pm (PDT)

Grado 6 y 9: Sesión de Información para Padres (Solamente en Español)
Oct 21, 2024 | 5:30 pm – 6:15 pm (PDT)

Upper School Preview Dates:
Sep 29, 2024 | 8:30 am – 11:00 am (PDT) and 10:00 am – 12:30 pm (PDT)
Nov 10, 2024 | 8:30 am – 11:00 am (PST) and 10:00 am – 12:30 pm (PST)

Application Deadline: 1/9/2025

Testing Policy: Menlo reinstates standardized tests for the 2024-2025 admissions process. Applicants are required to take the Star Assessment and Writing Sample on campus. International students who can’t take the tests in person may submit SSAT or ISEE scores taken in their country.

Essay Questions: Applications require a family questionnaire and short student answers on the Ten Minute Takes form, which can be found on Ravenna.

Interview Importance: High

Menlo School College Counseling Department: https://www.menloschool.org/academics/college-counseling.php

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