Welcome to Menlo!

Menlo is an independent, all-gender, college preparatory day school for students in grades 6 through 12, that inspires lives of meaning, impact, and joy. We empower students to explore and expand their interests, reach their fullest potential, develop the skills necessary for success in college, and become ethical, responsible, and engaged members of ever wider communities. 

At Menlo, students discover their best selves. Our dynamic, innovative program empowers engaged learners to grow their curiosity, bolster their confidence, and deepen their understanding. The journey through Menlo is a joyful one, equipping students with the agency and optimism they need to face tomorrow with creativity, tenacity, and integrity.

Menlo School At a Glance

• Total enrollment: 815

• Middle School: 215; 11:1 student-teacher ratio; average class size of 18

• Upper School: 600; 10:1 student-teacher ratio; average class size of 15

• Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging: Menlo School is committed to being a heterogeneous and inclusive community. We believe students are better educated and prepared to succeed when the School community—students, families, faculty, administration and staff—is diverse and everyone knows that they belong.

• Financial Aid: This year the School awarded over $7.9 million in aid to 20% of the student body.

• Athletics: 

• Middle School students have the opportunity to compete in 12 interscholastic sports, and all students are encouraged to participate in the experience of being part of a team.

• Over 80% of Upper School students participate in athletics each year. Menlo offers 21 sports at the varsity level, with 44 teams at all levels of competition.

• Arts: All students in both the Middle and Upper School participate in a wide range of creative offerings, including visual art, drama, dance, moviemaking, photography, chorus, and chamber orchestra.

• STEM opportunities: Our STEM offerings are innovative and hands-on. In Middle School, in addition to core math and science classes, every student takes computer science/design thinking. In the Upper School, we offer a broad range of electives and advanced courses. Whitaker Lab, our maker space and engineering lab, is complete with a robotic area and machine shop where students engage in design and engineering classes, neuroscience, and biotech classes

• World Languages: French, Latin, Mandarin, Spanish

• Other Distinctive Programs: Menlo Interdisciplinary and Personalized Scholars Program; Global Travel Opportunities; Global Online Academy, Social Emotional Learning; Advocacy Program; Community and Civic Engagement; MTerm, and more!

 We invite you to learn more about Menlo School by visiting our website.