Menlo School Tuition 2026
Annual tuition: $44,000/year — 256% above national avg . Located in Atherton, California.
How Menlo School Compares
Menlo School tuition is 181% above California avg.
Tuition by Grade Level
K–12 Total Cost Projection
At $44,000/year with 4% annual tuition increases, sending one child through K–12 at Menlo School would cost approximately:
Estimate assumes 13 years (K–12) at 4% annual increase. Actual costs vary — contact the school for current rates. Use our calculator for your state's average →
School Information
- Location
- Atherton, CA
- Affiliation
- Independent
- Grades Offered
- 6–12
- Enrollment
- 800 students
- School Type
- Independent
- Data Source
- NCES PSS 2021–22
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Menlo School tuition cost?
Menlo School charges $44,000/year in 2026 — 256% above the national average of $12,350/year national average. Located in Atherton, California. Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey.
What is the total cost of attending Menlo School from K–12?
At the current tuition of $44,000/year with 4% annual increases, the projected K–12 total for Menlo School is approximately $731,581. This estimate assumes tuition increases at the historical 3–5% annual rate for private schools.
How does Menlo School tuition compare to other California private schools?
Menlo School's tuition of $44,000/year is $28,320 above the California private school average of $15,680/year. This places it among the higher-cost private schools in California.
Does Menlo School offer financial aid?
Most private schools, including independent private schools, offer need-based financial aid. Nationally, about 27% of private school students receive aid averaging 48% of tuition. Contact Menlo School's admissions office directly for current aid availability and application requirements.
Tuition data sourced from the NCES Private School Universe Survey 2021–22. Figures represent reported or estimated annual tuition. Actual costs may vary — contact the school directly for current tuition, fees, and financial aid information. Data last updated March 2026.