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Woodside Priory is a coeducational, Catholic independent school for students in middle school, grades six through eight and in high school, grade 9 through 12. Situated within ten minutes of Stanford University on the San Francisco peninsula in Portola Valley, the Priory combines its 50-acre (20-hectare) rural campus with a challenging college preparatory curriculum, a 7-to-1 student-faculty ratio, and a full complement of competitive athletics and enriching co-curricular. As both a day and a boarding school, seamless interaction between boarders and day students provides an enthusiastic and spirited campus student life where local students blend with students from countries throughout the world. The Priory embodies the values of Benedictine education - a belief in order and personal responsibility, a respect for diversity, the importance of community life and the development of the whole person.
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School Stats
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Current school
Tuition
$98,400
Enrollment
425
International Students
20%
Faculty with Advanced Degrees
80%
Teacher-Student Ratio
1:7
Endowment
$15 million
AP
19
Average SAT Score
1410
Average ACT Score
30.6
Class Size
13
Boarding %
16
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Matriculation
College Matriculation
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| #2 | Harvard College | 1 |
| Art #3 | Rhode Island School of Design | 1 |
| #5 | Yale University | 2 |
| #6 | Stanford University | 4 |
| #6 | University of Chicago | 1 |
| #8 | University of Pennsylvania | 2 |
| #9 | Johns Hopkins University | 1 |
| #9 | Northwestern University | 1 |
| #14 | Washington University in St. Louis | 1 |
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Academics
AP Scores
(2023)Number of students who took AP tests
164
Number of tests taken
448
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AP Courses
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French Language and Culture
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Macroeconomics
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Art History
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Calculus BC
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Environmental Science
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French Language and Culture
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Macroeconomics
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Microeconomics
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Spanish Language and Culture
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Spanish Literature and Culture
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Statistics
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Chemistry
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Computer Science A
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English Literature and Composition
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Psychology
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United States Government and Politics
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Physics C: Mechanics
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European History
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Studio Art: 2-D Design
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AP Equivalent and Beyond
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AT Algorithms
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AT Computer Science
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AT Machine Learning
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AT Post-Colonial Literature
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AT Writers and the Wilds
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AT Algorithms
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AT Machine Learning
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AT Post-Colonial Literature
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AT Contemporary Issues in American Governance
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AT Economics
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AT European History
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AT International Law
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AT Sport and Social Change
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AT US History
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AT Calculus
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AT Differential Equations
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AT Linear Algebra
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AT Multivariable Calculus
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AT Probability Theory
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AT Statistics
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AT Chamber Singers
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AT Chemistry
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AT Environmental Science
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AT Human Anatomy & Exercise Science
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AT Physics Calculus-Based Mechanics
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AT Portfolio Capstone
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AT French
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AT Mandarin
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AT Spanish Language
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Sports
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Polo
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs
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MS Journalism
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MS Panther Science Club
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The Video Game Programing Club
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Marine Biology
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Marble Racing Club
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Badminton Club
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MS Journalism
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Marine Biology
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Marble Racing Club
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Badminton Club
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Boardgames and Conversation Club
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Rock Band Club
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Chess Club
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Technovation
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Girls Who Code
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Yearbook
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Fantasy Sports Club
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Daraja Club
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Public Form Debate Club
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Magic The Gathering Club
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Dance Club
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Math Club
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PRISM
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Debate Club
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Dream Volunteers
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Formula 1
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Comics and Literature
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Junior State of America
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Robotics
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Volleyball Club
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Esports Club
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The Investment Club
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Animal Lovers Adventure and Fun Club
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Design Service Guild
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Innocence Club
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MUSE
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Jewelry Club
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Newspaper Club
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Surf Rider Club
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Model UN
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Global Baking Club
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Origami Club
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Astrophysics Club
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Priory Honors Society
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Economics
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Science Bowl
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Photography Club
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User Experience Club
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All are Welcome
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Glass Club
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Cooking and Baking Club
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Computer Science Club
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Tabletop Co-op
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Priory Biomedical Club
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Priory Signs! American Sign Language Club
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Pure Ideology Club
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Math is Tough - MIT
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Bring Change To Mind - BC2M
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Priory Girl Up Club
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Pop Dance Club
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Engineering Club
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Sustainability Club
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Golf Club
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Arts
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Chamber Choir
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Choir
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Drama
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Guitar
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Jazz
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Music
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Choir
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Drama
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Guitar
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Jazz
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Music
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Music Theory
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Speech
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Theater
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Art History
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Ceramics
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Digital Photography
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Drawing
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Glass
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Design
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Frequently Ask Questions about Woodside Priory School
Tell me a bit about Woodside Priory School.
Woodside Priory School is Co-ed private boarding school located in California, US. It was founded 1957 , and currently has about 425 students, 20.00% of whom are international students.
For more official information, please visit http://www.prioryca.org.
For more official information, please visit http://www.prioryca.org.
Does Woodside Priory School have rigorous academic requirements?
Woodside Priory School is offering 19 AP courses.
Woodside Priory School also have 80% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Woodside Priory School also have 80% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Where do Woodside Priory School students typically go for their colleges?
Based on the most recent matriculation data, 1.49% go to top 50 US universities and colleges*, 4.48% go to top 25, and about 1.12% go to Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Stanford and MIT.
*Ranking is based on the 2024 US News College Ranking.
*Ranking is based on the 2024 US News College Ranking.
What is the application requirement for Woodside Priory School?
Similar to most private schools in the US, Woodside Priory School’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
What is the Boarding Tuition for Woodside Priory School?
The total fee for Woodside Priory School in 2024 is
$98,400 which typically includes tuition, boarding fee, student management fee and a few other fees associated with managing international students.
For more information, please contact school’s admission team at admissions@prioryca.org .
For more information, please contact school’s admission team at admissions@prioryca.org .
Where is Woodside Priory School located?
Woodside Priory School is located in the State of California of USA. The closest major city is San Jose, which is about 16 miles away from school. Most families can choose San Jose International Airport to travel in and out of school.
How popular is Woodside Priory School on the FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, Woodside Priory School is among the most popular schools, within top 56 for all schools on FindingSchool.
Also Woodside Priory School has been favorited by 631 users.
Also Woodside Priory School has been favorited by 631 users.
How do I complete an application for Woodside Priory School?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about Woodside Priory School. Most of them are directly provided by the school.
Also it is highly recommended to visit Woodside Priory School’s official site: http://www.prioryca.org or call them at 650-851-8223.
Also it is highly recommended to visit Woodside Priory School’s official site: http://www.prioryca.org or call them at 650-851-8223.
Are there additional schools that are located close to Woodside Priory School?
Yes, here are few:
The Athenian School, Monte Vista Christian School and Archbishop Riordan High School.
The closest major city is San Jose. You can find out more schools near San Jose here.
The closest major city is San Jose. You can find out more schools near San Jose here.
What is the FindingSchool rating for Woodside Priory School?
The overall rating for Woodside Priory School is A.
The section ratings of Woodside Priory School are:
A for Matriculation
A+ for Academics
A- for Extracurriculum
A for Community
A- for Students and Parents reviews
The section ratings of Woodside Priory School are:
A for Matriculation
A+ for Academics
A- for Extracurriculum
A for Community
A- for Students and Parents reviews
Nearby City
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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