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A- 5.0 California, US
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School Overview

Data & methodology
Overall
A-
Matriculation A
Academics A
Extracurriculars B
Community A
Reviews B
In this environment, our students develop the self-confidence to challenge themselves in the classroom, and in extracurricular activities, athletics, the visual and performing arts, clubs, and publications. Our faculty members are experts in their fields who love the classes they teach, and are eager to share their knowledge in an interactive, participatory style of teaching that noticeably engages students in the learning process. We not only offer students a robust and challenging curriculum, but also emphasize the importance of being contributing members of society who get involved in subjects and activities that ignite their passions and create lifelong learners.
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School Stats

Average
Current School
Tuition
$56,050
Enrollment
600
International Students
20%
Faculty with Advanced Degrees
69%
Teacher-Student Ratio
1:7
AP
16
Average SAT Score
1314
Average ACT Score
31
Class Size
11

Matriculation

Matriculation

(2023)
Ranking University/College Students
#3 Stanford University 1 +
#3 Yale University 1 +
LAC #1 Williams College 1 +
#6 University of Chicago 1 +
#7 Johns Hopkins University 1 +
#7 University of Pennsylvania 1 +
#10 Duke University 1 +
#12 Dartmouth College 1 +
#13 Brown University 1 +

AP Scores

(2023)
Number of students who took AP tests
111
Number of tests taken
255
43%
34%
16%
Score 5
Score 4
Score 3
Other scores

Academics

AP Courses

(16)
Art History
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
English Language and Composition
English Literature and Composition
Spanish Language and Culture
Art History
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
English Language and Composition
English Literature and Composition
Spanish Language and Culture
Statistics
Studio Art: Drawing
United States Government and Politics
United States History
Studio Art: 2-D Design
French Language and Culture
Chemistry
Physics C: Mechanics
Computer Science Principles
World History
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Sports

(10)
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
American Football
Soccer
Softball
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
American Football
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Track and Field
Volleyball
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(12)
Anime Club
Book Club
Finance and Business Club
Girls Who Code
Green Coalition
Health Science Club Kenpo Karate Club
Anime Club
Book Club
Finance and Business Club
Girls Who Code
Green Coalition
Health Science Club Kenpo Karate Club
Ocean Ambassadors Club
Panther Pride Club
Pinewood Clicks! Photography Club Service-Learning Club
Tabula Rasa
Pinewood's Literary Arts Magazine + Creative Writing Club
Technology Club
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Arts

(10)
Chorus
Music Theory
Theater
Art History
Digital Photography
Graphic Design
Chorus
Music Theory
Theater
Art History
Digital Photography
Graphic Design
Studio Art
Music
Art
Multimedia
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Contact Info

http://www.pinewood.edu/
26800 Fremont Rd, Los Altos Hills, CA 94022
(650)209-3010
llongbottom@pinewood.edu
California

Basic Info

Co-ed
Day School Grades: Grades 7-12
Urban
IB: No
Year Founded: 1959
Religious Affiliation: No Religious Affiliation

Application Info

Deadline: 01/15
Other Accepted Scores: ISEE
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Frequently Ask Questions about Pinewood School

Tell me a bit about Pinewood School.
Pinewood School is Co-ed private day school located in California, US. It was founded 1959 , and currently has about 600 students, 20.00% of whom are international students.

For more official information, please visit http://www.pinewood.edu/.
Does Pinewood School have rigorous academic requirements?
Pinewood School is offering 16 AP courses.

In recent years, 34 of their students score 4 and 5 in AP exams.

Pinewood School also have 69% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Where do Pinewood School students typically go for their colleges?
Based on the most recent matriculation data, 6% go to top 50 US universities and colleges*, 18% go to top 25, and about 2% go to Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Stanford and MIT.

*Ranking is based on the 2024 US News College Ranking.
What is the application requirement for Pinewood School?
Similar to most private schools in the US, Pinewood School’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
What is the Day Tuition for Pinewood School?
The day tuition for Pinewood School in 2024 is $56,050 For international students, there are additional fees, such as student management fee and other fees associated with managing international students.

For more information, please contact school’s admission team at llongbottom@pinewood.edu .
Where is Pinewood School located?
Pinewood School is located in the State of California of USA. The closest major city is San Jose, which is about 13 miles away from school. Most families can choose San Jose International Airport to travel in and out of school.
How popular is Pinewood School on the FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, Pinewood School is among the most popular schools, within top 284 for all schools on FindingSchool.

Also Pinewood School has been favorited by 64 users.
How do I complete an application for Pinewood School?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about Pinewood School. Most of them are directly provided by the school.

Also it is highly recommended to visit Pinewood School’s official site: http://www.pinewood.edu/ or call them at (650)209-3010.
Are there additional schools that are located close to Pinewood School?
Yes, here are few: Gideon Hausner Jewish Day School, Living Wisdom School of Palo Alto and St. Nicholas Elementary School.

The closest major city is San Jose. You can find out more schools near San Jose here.
What is the FindingSchool rating for Pinewood School?
The overall rating for Pinewood School is A-.

The section ratings of Pinewood School are:
A for Matriculation
A for Academics
B for Extracurriculum
A for Community
B for Students and Parents reviews

Nearby City

San Jose, California
San Jose, the heart of Silicon Valley, is the largest city in Northern California by both population and area. As of 2020, the city had a population of over 1 million, making it the most populous city in the Bay Area. Known for its innovation, San Jose is a hub for technology and startups, hosting major companies like Cisco and Adobe. The city is also celebrated for its cultural diversity, thriving arts scene, and Mediterranean climate, making it a vibrant and dynamic place to live and work.
Population (2022) 948,279
Cost of Living Higher than average 53%
Nearby Airport San Jose International Airport

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