Pinewood School, Los Altos

Pinewood School
Location
Los Altos, California United States
Coordinates	37°22′3.14″N 122°6′20.94″W
Information
Type	Private, Non-Sectarian
Established	1959
Sister school	Oakwood School, Morgan Hill
Head of school	Scott Riches
Grades	K-12
Enrollment	600
Color(s)	Green and Gold
Athletics conference	CIF Central Coast Section: West Bay Athletic League
Mascot	Pinewood Panthers
Tuition	$40,000-50,000
Website	www.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. The school was founded as an extracurricular center for performing arts but in the 1960’s, they renovated to become a full time school. They are made up of 3 campuses, Lower campus, Middle Campus, and Upper Campus. The school is known for its performing arts and math courses but also dominates in many Track and Field events.

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.

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 and is a member of the National Association of Independent Schools.

Notable alumni

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

External links

• Pinewood School official website