Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 2-8
- Enrollment: 53 students
- Yearly Tuition: $54,540
- Average class size: 12 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Sand Hill School
About the School
- Sand Hill School is a private school in Palo Alto that specializes in supporting bright students with learning differences such as dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia, school-based anxiety, and ADHD. Serving elementary and middle school students, Sand Hill provides a warm, nurturing environment with small class sizes, personalized instruction, and a strong emphasis on social-emotional learning.
- As part of the Children’s Health Council (CHC), the school is dedicated to helping students build skills, confidence, and resilience so they can thrive both academically and personally.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 2-8
- Enrollment: 53 students
- Yearly Tuition: $54,540
- Average class size: 12 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 2-8
Students By Grade
Year Founded
2011
Student Body
Total Students
53 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
National avg.:
Average Class Size
12 students
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$54,540
Admissions Director
Miki Walker
School Notes
- Sand Hill School is a private school in Palo Alto that serves bright students in grades 2–8 with language-based learning differences such as dyslexia, dysgraphia, and dyscalculia, as well as ADHD and school-based anxiety. As part of the Children’s Health Council (CHC), Sand Hill offers a whole-child approach that supports not only academic growth but also social-emotional development, executive functioning, and self-confidence. Our small, multi-age classrooms allow for highly individualized instruction using evidence-based, multisensory methods tailored to each student’s strengths and needs. On-site specialists in occupational therapy, speech and language, and mental health collaborate daily with teachers to provide seamless support across all areas of learning. In addition to a strong academic foundation, students participate in project-based learning, arts, STEM, and physical education along with activities that make school joyful and engaging. Talent shows, plays, field trips, and community-building events give students opportunities to explore their creativity, grow their confidence, and have fun with their peers. At Sand Hill, students not only rediscover a love of learning they thrive in a supportive environment where they feel seen, valued, and excited to come to school each day.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Sand Hill School cost?
Sand Hill School's tuition is approximately $54,540 for private students.
When is the application deadline for Sand Hill School?
The application deadline for Sand Hill School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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The nearest high school to Sand Hill School is Esther B Clark School-childrens Health Council (0.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Sand Hill School (0.0 miles away)
The nearest preschool is St. Raymond TK-8 Catholic School (0.8 miles away)
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Distance: 0.8 mi
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