Matriculation Process

Ventana’s middle school placement process supports families as they move from school exploration to final placement. Beginning in 4th grade, the matriculation team provides families with access to resources, information sessions, and personalized guidance to help navigate school options and applications. Once middle school decisions are released, the team continues to partner with families—supporting them in evaluating offers, navigating waitlists, and ultimately securing the best fit for each student.

Matriculation Team

  • Amanda Stewart- Head of School

  • Harfijah Oliver- Grade 5 teacher and Math Specialist

  • CJ Liu- Director of Enrollment Management

Middle School Acceptances 2021-2024

In the past five years, 29% of our 5th graders chose not to pursue independent schools and instead embraced their local public schools. Below is a list of the schools they joined.

  • Cupertino Middle School

  • Sunnyvale Middle School

  • Graham Middle School

  • Springer Elementary School

  • Loyola Elementary School

  • Christa McAuliffe Elementary School

  • Summit Denali School

In the past five years, 79% of our 5th graders have pursued independent schools and received offers from the following institutions. Schools in bold indicate where students enrolled. (*) indicates more than one enrollment

  • Girls Middle School *

  • Hillbrook School *

  • Keys School *

  • Woodside Priory School *

  • Menlo School *

  • Castilleja School 

  • Helios School

  • Khan Lab School*

  • Synapse School *

  • Pinewood School

  • St. Nicolas School

  • Crystal Springs Uplands School

  • Waldorf School of the Peninsula

  • Woodland School 

  • Seven Hills School

  • Synergy school

  • Gideon Hausner Jewish Day School

  • St. Simon Parish School

A portrait of Ventana Graduate

Ventana Graduates are:

  • Critical thinkers who embrace complexity with curiosity and perseverance

  • Creative, flexible problem solvers who examine issues from multiple angles

  • Confident speakers who use their voices to advocate for themselves and others

  • Empathetic community members who strive to make the world a kinder and more just place

  • Collaborative team members capable of working with a wide range of individuals

  • Reflective individuals who recognize their own strengths and nurture the strengths of others

 
 
 

Matriculation Stats

100%

In the past five years, 100% of our graduates pursuing independent schools received one or more offers.

86%

In the past five years, 86% of our graduates pursuing independent schools were admitted to their first- or second-choice school.