* Elementary School: She went to Westlake School for Girls in Los Angeles, California.
* High School: She graduated from Westlake School for Girls, a private all-girls school.
* College: She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in physics from Stanford University in 1973.
* Graduate School: She earned her Ph.D. in physics from Stanford University in 1978.
It's interesting to note that Sally Ride was a very bright student and a standout athlete. She was a champion tennis player in high school and played on the Stanford University team.