These schools were voted the Best Private High Schools in the Bay Area for the 2024 Best of Bay Area Parent reader poll. Read the full list of winners here.
East Bay
Gold: East Bay German International School. This international, multi-language high school combines bilingual German and English instruction with project-based learning and a cross-cultural experience. Emeryville. ebgis.org.
Silver: Bishop O’Dowd. Oakland. bishopodowd.org.
Bronze: Tilden Preparatory School. Albany and Walnut Creek. tildenprep.com.
Peninsula
Gold: Menlo School. Its dynamic, innovative programs empower learners to grow their curiosity, bolster their confidence and deepen their understanding. Atherton. menloschool.org.
Silver: Stanbridge Academy. San Mateo. stanbridgeacademy.org.
Bronze: Silicon Valley International School. Menlo Park. siliconvalleyinternational.org.
San Francisco/Marin
Gold: Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory. This Catholic high school is known for its strength in academics, array of extracurricular activities and inclusive and nurturing community. San Francisco. shcp.edu.
Silver: Headlands Preparatory School. Sausalito. headlandsprep.com.
Bronze: Archbishop Riordan High School. San Francisco. riordanhs.org.
Silicon Valley
Gold: Learning Curve High School – Hope Technology School. Its small class size, technology-rich classrooms and individualized teaching methods help students learn 21st century skills through project-based learning. Palo Alto. hopetechschool.org.
Silver: Silicon Valley International School. Palo Alto and Menlo Park. siliconvalleyinternational.org.
Bronze: Archbishop Mitty High School. San Jose. mitty.com.