Stanford University is a private research university located partly in Menlo Park and partly in Palo Alto. It is one of the most prestigious universities in the world, ranking among the top five in various global and national rankings. It has produced numerous Nobel laureates, Turing Award winners, Fields Medalists, and MacArthur Fellows. It also hosts the Stanford Research Park, the Stanford Shopping Center, and the Cantor Center for Visual Arts.
Menlo School is a private college preparatory school for grades 6 to 12 located in Menlo Park. It is one of the most selective and academically rigorous schools in the Bay Area, with an average SAT score of 1500 and an acceptance rate of 13%. It offers a variety of courses, including 20 Advanced Placement courses and 40 honors courses. It also has a strong arts and athletics program, with many state and national championships.
Menlo College is a private undergraduate business school located in Menlo Park. It is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges and the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business. It offers bachelor's degrees in business, accounting, finance, management, marketing, psychology, and entrepreneurship. It also has a partnership with Stanford University, allowing students to take courses and participate in research at Stanford.
Phillips Brooks School is a private elementary school for grades K to 5 located in Menlo Park. It is a progressive and experiential school that emphasizes social and emotional learning, creativity, and diversity. It has a low student-teacher ratio and a high parent involvement. It also offers a variety of enrichment programs, such as music, art, drama, science, and foreign languages.