Alto International School
475 Pope Street
Menlo Park, CA 94025
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 324-8617
Community Reviews
We love the school and can only highly recommend it. Our children have been going to Alto for 7 and 10 years and really enjoy to go to school every day. They are very happy students !
Posted by a parent on 9/10/2019The school is a gem. Small classes, engaged teachers, IB program--what else could we ask for?
Posted by a parent on 10/9/2018Extremely positive experience. It is a small school with all benefits of a small school. The International Baccalaureate is a huge plus.
Posted by a parent on 8/8/2017A school ruled by a army of moms is not what I expect a school to be.Luckily there are so many schools to choose from in this area.
Posted by a parent on 7/21/2017Poor, would not recommend unless significant changes, both in curriculum and leadership. Fine for preschool and kindergarten, maybe first and second grade.
Posted by a parent on 7/20/2017Nearby Schools
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NAGreatSchools RatingParent Rating Average
No reviews available for this school. - St. Elizabeth Seton
- PK-8
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NAGreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageOMH. I HATED THIS PLACE. THE SISTERS AND FACULTY ONLY CARE ABOUT $ NOT THE STUDENTS. AND MY PREPARING STUDENTS FOR THE FUTURE. I HATED BEING FORCED TO ATTEND THAT SCHOOL....Other Review1y ago - Peninsula School, Ltd
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NAGreatSchools RatingParent Rating AverageI agree with the previous review. Prospective families have the right to know.Pros: Lush campus; amiable marketing staff.Cons: Lack of Core Infrastructure: The school operates without a visible strategic plan, a structured curriculum, or clear behavioral guidelines. Leadership Disconnect: Administrative leadership was unable to clearly define or explain "progressive learning"—ironically, only the marketing staff could articulate the school's educational philosophy. Mismanaged Discipline: The school's interpretation of a "restorative approach" has unfortunately manifested as a permissive environment with a near-total tolerance for bullying behavior. High Turnover: There is a remarkably low staff and teacher retention rate.Because of these systemic issues, a student's experience relies entirely on the luck of drawing a good teacher.The lack of stability is evident in student retention as well. I have personally witnessed multiple families pull their children out at the beginning and middle of the school year, willingly forfeiting their tuition just to leave. Many current families are actively seeking other options.I am genuinely glad for the families who have had a positive experience here, but I urge prospective parents to read all reviews carefully. Do thorough research so this doesn't become a place of heartbreak for your family.Parent Review2mo ago - The Primary School - East Palo Alto
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Menlo Park schools - Alto International School is located at 475 Pope Street, Menlo Park CA 94025. Alto International School is a Private school that serves grade levels PK-12.
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