Serendipity School

2820 Ponce Avenue, Belmont, CA, 94002-0944
Tel: (650)596-9100
Grades: K - 5 | 125 students
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Our positive and progressive education draws children into an enriched learning environment. Our differentiated curriculum enables each child to achieve high levels of personal development and education, which emphasizes Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies and a strong co-curricular program.

School Overview:
Serendipity School
School Membership(s) National Association for the Education of Young Children
Other school association(s)
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades Kindergarten - 5
Year Founded 1994
Student Body
Total Students 125 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 48% (CA School Avg.: 43%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 11 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 12:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree 45%
Average Class Size 16 students
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline Jan. 10 / rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $15,350
Tuition Notes Before and After School Program offered for an additional fee
% on Financial Aid 10%
Admissions Director Mandy Rizvi
Admissions Associate Debbie Henwood
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurriculars 7 extracurriculars
Extracurriculars
Drama Enhanced art
Mandarin Music
P.E. Spanish
Technology

School Notes:

  • Serendipity's classroom environments creatively respects the developmental needs of each student. Our programs encompass each child's participation, interest, enthusiasm, and ideas. Children are encouraged to express their ideas and follow their dreams without subjective or artificial restrictions.

    • Profile last updated: 03/27/2013

Nearby Schools:

Serendipity School
Gr. K-5 | 0 mi. away
Gloria Dei Lutheran Elementary School
Gr. PK-5 | 0.2 mi. away
Belmont Oaks Academy
Gr. K-6 | 0.6 mi. away
Immaculate Heart Of Mary School
Gr. K-8 | 0.6 mi. away
Alpha Beacon Christian School
Gr. Nursery/Preschool-12 | 0.7 mi. away
Bright Horizon Chinese School
Gr. K-6 | 0.8 mi. away

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