Our Mission in Action

Finding A Voice

Through the performing arts, even the youngest students find their voices, work collaboratively, and gain confidence both on and off the stage.

Empowering Future Leaders

The Pinewood Scholars Program stands at the forefront of our mission to empower students with the skills they need to engage with the world.

Fire and Resilience

Pinewood alum Jason Raffin ('08) finds a deep sense of purpose by serving his community through the culinary arts.

Identity On the Airwaves

7th-grade students honor their own individuality and share parts of themselves with clarity and confidence.

Surrounded by Love

A Pinewood parent shares her touching personal story about how our community surrounded her family after a devastating loss.

Watching Confidence Flourish

A Pinewood parent speaks to how our intentionally small and joyful community has played a pivotal role in building her children's confidence.

The Art of Inspiration

Step into Leila Beverleigh's art classroom to see how Pinewood educators inspire our students' love of learning.

Welcome to Football, Brandon

Pinewood senior Brandon G. exemplifies how our students step out of their comfort zones to participate, lead, and contribute.

Admissions Inquiries

Admissions K-6
Email | 650-209-3020

Admissions 7-12
Email | 650-209-3060
 

Learn + Visit

Space to Flourish

Application Closed

Thank you for your interest in Pinewood School. Pinewood's application deadline passed on January 10th and we are no longer accepting any new applications for the 2024-25 school year.


 

Explore Pinewood K-12

Our in-person Open House events for this admissions season are now complete, but you can still get to know Pinewood through our virtual admissions sessions. These pre-recorded events cover Pinewood's history, mission, programs, student outcomes, and the application process. Click below to hear directly from important members of the Pinewood community and understand what we offer.

Lower Campus (Grades K-2)
Virtual Admissions Session

Middle Campus (Grades 3-6)
Virtual Admissions Session

Upper Campus (Grades 7-12)
Virtual Admissions Session


 

Parent Tours

Parent tours are in-person and for parents of applicants only. Parents of applicants can register for a tour after completing the first two steps in their child's application portal.

"It was incredible how well the Pinewood teachers knew my son and how they recognized his strengths and then gave really actionable feedback to help him have opportunities for growth."- Pinewood Parent


 

Students: Applicant Visits and Interviews


Kindergarten Visit Day

Visit Days will be held at Lower Campus in groups of 8-10 applicant students and will last for 45 minutes. While on campus, prospective Kindergarteners will enjoy play-based activities while parents take part in an admissions info session. Parents will schedule a Visit Day for their child in the application portal after completing the first two steps of our application.

1st-Grade Visit Day

All 1st-grade applicants will visit Pinewood on February 8, 2024, from 4:00-5:00 pm. Students will be in a group classroom participating in phonetic awareness and math readiness activities. 

6th-Grade Visit Day

For students applying to 6th grade
Visit Days will be held at Middle Campus from 10:30 am – 1:00 pm in groups of 8-10 applicant students. While on campus, prospective 6th-graders will enjoy student-centered activities, eat lunch with Pinewood students their age, and attend a fun-filled PE class designed to foster connection. While visiting students are engaged in their activities, parents will attend a campus tour from 10:30-11:15 am. Parents will schedule a Visit Day for their child in the application portal after completing the first two steps of our application. Visit Day is a required step for 6th-grade applicants.

Upper Campus Student Visit Days

For students applying to 7th and 9th grades
Visit Days are an opportunity for prospective students to attend one class, attend a student spirit assembly, participate in Q&A with our ASB, and enjoy lunch with us. These are required for 7th and 9th-grade applicants. Parents can schedule a Visit Day for their child in the application portal after completing the first two steps of our application.

Virtual Interviews

For students applying to 7th grade
Virtual interviews for applicants to 7th grade can be scheduled in the application portal after completing the first two steps of our application.

In-Person Interviews

For students applying to 9th grade
In-person interviews for applicants to 9th grade can be scheduled in the application portal after completing the first two steps of our application.


 

Get to know Pinewood's campuses, classrooms, and community through the videos and viewbooks below.