Peninsula School

Peninsula School is an independent, co-educational day school offering a progressive, child-centered learning program for preschool through 8th grade, located in Menlo Park, California. Peninsula is a diverse and inclusive community of families and educators committed to nurturing each child’s curiosity, creativity, and sense of belonging. We maintain small student-to-teacher ratios so every child is known, supported, and inspired. Our Pre-K–8 program integrates meaningful academics, progressive pedagogy, and ample opportunities for play, exploration, and choice, all grounded in our core values of authentic interactions, community, equity, freedom and responsibility, meaningful academics, and play. At Peninsula, students cultivate their individual talents, think critically, solve problems, and collaborate meaningfully with peers. They flourish socially and academically, developing confidence, curiosity, and compassion that prepare them for high school and beyond. You can feel the energy the moment you step on campus: children actively exploring their interests, engaging deeply with their learning, and growing through reflection and choice. Together with our vibrant, multi-cultural family community, we foster a dynamic environment where every student is supported to become their best self. This is Peninsula School.