Woodland School in Portola Valley serves K-8 with ADD/ADHD support, small classes of 15, and strong academics plus arts and athletics
Woodland School in Portola Valley, CA serves students from Nursery through 8th grade with a focus on developing confident, creative learners. The school offers ADD/ADHD support services, making it a resource for families navigating learning differences and attention-related challenges. With an average class size of 15 students and a total enrollment of 322, Woodland provides a community-based learning environment where individualized attention is prioritized.
The curriculum emphasizes collaborative learning, innovation, and compassionate leadership. Students benefit from diverse academic, arts, athletic, and extracurricular programs, including sports like soccer, basketball, and track, as well as clubs and organizations that foster student engagement and confidence. The school's NAIS and CAIS accreditation reflects its commitment to rigorous independent school standards. Summer school programming is also available to support continued learning year-round.
Tuition ranges from $36,170 for Early Childhood through $46,190 for 8th grade (which includes an international service trip). Eighteen percent of students receive financial aid with an average grant of $15,000. Admission is rolling with a January 15 deadline, and families should contact Admissions Director Melanie Rothenberg or Associate Chrystine Skelly at (650) 854-9065 for more information about ADD/ADHD support services and the application process.
At a Glance
GradesNursery/Preschool-8
Students322
Class Size15:1 ratio
Tuition$46,190
Fin. Aid18% receive aid
Est.1981
DeadlineJan. 15 / rolling
Accreditation & Memberships
National Association for the Education of Young Children
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS), Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), California Association of Independent Schools (CAIS)
School Information
| Year Founded | 1981 |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $46,190 |
| Tuition Notes | Early Childhood (PS-PK): $36,170 Lower School (K-4): $40,415 Middle School (5-7): $42,690 Middle School (8): $46,190 (includes international service trip) |
| Total Students | 322 |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 36 |
| Average Class Size | 15 |
| Grades Offered | Nursery/Preschool-8 |
Admissions Information
| Admissions Director | Melanie Rothenberg |
| Admissions Associate | Chrystine Skelly |
| Admission Deadline | Jan. 15 / rolling |
| Percent on Financial Aid | 18 |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $15,000 |
Student Body Information
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| Percent of Students of Color | 63 |
Academic Programs Information
Special Education Programs
ADD/ADHD Support
List of Courses Offered
Link to List of Courses
Matriculation DataView data
Sports and Extracurricular Information
| Sports | Basketball · Cross Country · Flag Football · Golf · Soccer · Softball · Swimming · Track and Field · Volleyball |
| Clubs and Organizations | Club or Organization: · Associated Student Body · Chill Club · Dungeons and Dragons · Math Counts · Student Woodland Activist Group · Taylor Swift Club · Yearbook · Arts and Music Programs: · Middle School Muscial · Recreational Athletic Programs: · Cheeleading |
Additional Information
| Classroom Dress Code | Formal |
| School Memberships | National Association for the Education of Young Children · National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) · Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) · California Association of Independent Schools (CAIS) |
| Religious Affiliations | Nonsectarian |
| School Calendar | www.woodland-school.org/community/full-calendar-clone |
| Summer School Offered | Yes |
Contact the school
(650) 854-9065360 La Cuesta Dr, Portola Valley, California 94028
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