Our mission is to cluster cognitively gifted students in small groups with their intellectual peers and provide them with an inquiry-based, accelerated, self-paced curriculum in a school environment that celebrates them for who they are.
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: School with Special Program Emphasis
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 58 students
- Yearly Tuition: $23,850
- Average class size: 10 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Cognitive Giftedness
Year Founded
1998
Summer School Offered
Yes
Summer Program Details
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
58 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
33%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
58%
Average Class Size
10 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$23,850
Tuition Notes
Tuition is for 193 days of instruction, staggered year-round, and includes aftercare from 3:15-5:00pm
Summer Program Cost Notes
Summer program is included in the year-round tuition
Admissions Director
Nichole Bond
Admissions Associate
Sandy Jacklin
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
7 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Chess Club, Comic Club, Dungeons and Dragons Club
Arts and Music Programs:
Guitar Lessons, Piano Lessons, Violin Lessons
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Track and Field
Chess Club, Comic Club, Dungeons and Dragons Club
Arts and Music Programs:
Guitar Lessons, Piano Lessons, Violin Lessons
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Track and Field
School Notes
- GATE Academy is aninquiry-based school for deep, reflective thinkers-children who have a passion for knowing and understanding. Our students delightin exercising logic, spotting contradictions a mile away, and taking fantastic leaps ofimagination that are as deep a need to them as sleeping and breathing. Because our students have been taught to take ownership over their education-from formatting questions and conducting research, to analyzing data and content, to being completely dialed into discussions and presentations-GATE is a school where students are wholly engaged. We are located on the beautiful St. Vincent campus in San Rafael.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does GATE Academy cost?
GATE Academy's tuition is approximately $23,850 for private students.
Does GATE Academy offer a summer program?
Yes, GATE Academy offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.
When is the application deadline for GATE Academy?
The application deadline for GATE Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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