Pinewood School, Los Altos

Private, non-sectarian school in the United States
  Athletics conferenceCIF Central Coast Section:
West Bay Athletic LeagueMascotPinewood PanthersTuition$40,000-50,000 [2]Websitewww.pinewood.edu

Pinewood School is a private, non-sectarian college preparatory school in the affluent Silicon Valley communities of Los Altos and Los Altos Hills, in Santa Clara County, California.

History

Founded in 1959, by Gwen Riches, the school began as an afternoon creative arts program. By 1964 enrollment had increased to 350 students, and the newly named Creative Workshop became established as a full-time private school.[3]

Pinewood is the sister school of Oakwood School, Morgan Hill, which was founded by Gwen Riches' eldest daughter and her husband.

Academics

Pinewood School is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges[4] and is a member of the National Association of Independent Schools.[1]

Notable alumni

  • John M. Chu, film director
  • Larisa Oleynik, actress

References

  1. ^ a b "Quality Education Private Schools in Los Altos, CA". www.pinewood.edu.
  2. ^ "Tuition - Pinewood School". www.pinewood.edu.
  3. ^ "Our History". pinewood.edu.
  4. ^ "Accrediting Commission for Schools - Western Association of Schools and Colleges".

External links

  • Pinewood School official website
  • v
  • t
  • e
Campbell Union HSD
East Side Union HSDFremont Union HSD
Gilroy USDLos Gatos-Saratoga Union HSD
Milpitas USDMorgan Hill USD
  • Central High
  • Live Oak
  • Sobrato
Mountain View–Los Altos Union HSD
  • Los Altos
  • Mountain View
  • Alta Vista Continuation
Palo Alto USDSanta Clara USDSan Jose USD
Charter schools
Private schools
SecularReligious
Schools that are closed or no longer operate are in italics.