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Palo Alto Unified School DistrictPrivate Elementary School · Palo Alto

International School of the Peninsula (ISTP)

151 Laura Ln, Palo Alto, CA 94303

Rating A600+ studentsPreK-8
A
Niche rating
$38,000/年
Annual tuition
600+
Enrollment
PreK-8
Grades
$3.5M+
Surrounding median

SummaryQuick Overview

International School of the Peninsula (ISTP) at a glance.

International School of the Peninsula (ISTP) is a PreK-8 Mandarin and French dual-immersion independent school in Palo Alto, Niche A, tuition ~$38,000/year. IB-aligned curriculum. Enrollment ~600+. Graduates feed into top Bay Area high schools. Surrounding median home price ~$3.5M+.

Key Takeaways

  • Niche A; PreK-8 independent school; tuition ~$38,000/year
  • Enrollment ~600+, grades PreK-8
  • Mandarin and French dual-immersion programs
  • IB-aligned curriculum with global focus
  • Located in Palo Alto near Stanford; surrounding median home price ~$3.5M+

№ 01Why this school

What International School of the Peninsula (ISTP) stands for.

A few high-signal slices: academic reputation, faculty profile, extracurricular depth, and campus culture.

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Mandarin and French dual-immersion programs

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PreK-8 full-grade independent school

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IB-aligned curriculum with international focus

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Located in Palo Alto near Stanford campus

№ 04Neighborhoods

Catchment area.

Properties in the following neighborhoods typically fall within the International School of the Peninsula (ISTP) attendance area. Reference median home price: $3.5M+

Palo AltoMenlo ParkLos Altos

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№ 05Other privates

Other elementary private schools in Palo Alto.

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№ 06Questions

Frequently asked.

The questions families ask most when weighing this school and the homes around it, answered from the data on this page.

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What are home prices near International School of the Peninsula (ISTP)?

The International School of the Peninsula (ISTP) attendance area covers Palo Alto, Menlo Park, Los Altos and nearby neighborhoods, where the reference median home price is around $3.5M+. Prices move with the market; use current sold and active listing data for any specific property.

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How is International School of the Peninsula (ISTP) rated?

International School of the Peninsula (ISTP) carries a Niche rating of A, and a composite rating of A on this site. Niche ratings are based on public data and are for reference only.

Sources: GreatSchools · California Department of Education · school annual reportUpdated May 2026Scope: International School of the Peninsula (ISTP)
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