"Atherton didn't just educate my daughter — they taught her how to think, how to lead, and how to listen. It's been transformational."
Aisha Bennett
Parent of Maya, Grade 9
Now accepting applications · Class of 2026
The Future of Atherton Starts Here.
Expert-led education designed for the next generation of leaders — where rigorous academics meet the freedom to wonder.
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4.9 from 1,200+ families
Accredited & Trusted By
ISO 9001 Certified
Ministry of Education
Cambridge Partner
IB World School
Council of Independent Schools
STEM Accredited
Our Programs
Five disciplines. One curious mind.
A curriculum built around how students actually learn — through making, testing, performing and questioning.
01 — STEM
Technology & Engineering
From robotics to AI labs, our makerspaces turn curiosity into invention.
02 — Studio
Visual & Performing Arts
Five studios. Two stages. Endless self-expression.
03 — Field
Athletics
16 varsity teams. Discipline meets joy.
04 — Lab
Sciences
Wet labs, field studies, and university-grade equipment.
05 — Study
Humanities Library
60,000 volumes. A second home for thinkers.
Why Atherton
Built around the student, not the system.
Personalised Pathways
1:8 teacher ratio with quarterly mentorship reviews tailored to each student's ambitions.
A Real Community
Small cohorts, lifelong friendships, and an alumni network that opens doors worldwide.
Outcomes That Matter
Average SAT 1480. Ivy and Russell Group placements every single year since 2014.
Family Voices
Trusted by parents who refuse to compromise.
"The teachers know my son. Really know him. That kind of attention is something we'd given up hoping to find."
Daniel Park
Parent of Eli, Grade 11
"From day one, Lucia has come home excited. The arts program alone is worth every cent of tuition."
Sofia Ramirez
Parent of Lucia, Grade 7
"Atherton didn't just educate my daughter — they taught her how to think, how to lead, and how to listen."
Aisha Bennett
Parent of Maya, Grade 9
"The teachers know my son. Really know him. That kind of attention is rare."
Daniel Park
Parent of Eli, Grade 11
"Atherton didn't just educate my daughter — they taught her how to think, how to lead, and how to listen. It's been transformational."
Aisha Bennett
Parent of Maya, Grade 9
"The teachers know my son. Really know him. That kind of attention is something we'd given up hoping to find."
Daniel Park
Parent of Eli, Grade 11
"From day one, Lucia has come home excited. The arts program alone is worth every cent of tuition."
Sofia Ramirez
Parent of Lucia, Grade 7
"Atherton didn't just educate my daughter — they taught her how to think, how to lead, and how to listen."
Aisha Bennett
Parent of Maya, Grade 9
"The teachers know my son. Really know him. That kind of attention is rare."
Daniel Park
Parent of Eli, Grade 11
● 38 spots remaining · Fall 2026
Your child's best year ever begins with one application.
Applications close June 30. Scholarships are reviewed on a rolling basis — early applicants are prioritised.
Tuition · 2026
$18,400/ year
Average after scholarship: $11,000
- Full academic year, all programs included
- Up to 40% needs-based scholarships
- 1:8 teacher-student ratio
- Free campus tour & shadow day