The Nueva Middle School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Top Ranked CA School
School Type: Special Program Emphasis
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 960 students
Average class size: 15 students
Application Deadline: Jan. 10
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The Nueva Middle School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:

School Facts

School Type

School with Special Program Emphasis

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade

Grade	The Nueva Middle School
Pre-K	16
Kind	38
1	40
2	40
3	42
4	42
5	56
6	78
7	80
8	80
9	112
10	112
11	112
12	112

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Grade 12 enrollment highest with 112 students, more than double Pre-K's 16.

Year Founded

1967

Summer School Offered

Yes

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Awards

Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2010

Campus Size

33 acres

Student Body

Total Students

960 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

35%

State avg.: 52%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

147 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

7:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

63%

Average Class Size

15 students

Average SAT score

1530

(Out of 1600)

Average ACT score

(Out of 36)

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Classroom Dress Code

Casual

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School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Western Association of Schools and Colleges (Accrediting Commission for Schools) (ACS WASC)
California Association of Independent Schools (CAIS-CA)
National Association for the Gifted
California Association for the Gifted

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

Jan. 10

% on Financial Aid

20%

Admissions Director

Melanie León

Admissions Associate

Dunja Solari

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Sports

Total Sports Offered

10 sports

Sports

BasketballCross Country

DivingFlag Football

GolfSoccer

SwimmingTennis

Track and FieldVolleyball

Colors

White, Blue

School Mascot

Mavericks

School Notes

Nueva is an independent PreK12 school where gifted learners discover and develop their passions, and learn to make choices that positively and profoundly impact the world.

MISSION:
Our school community inspires passion for lifelong learning, fosters social and emotional acuity, and develops the imaginative mind.
VALUES:
A dynamic learning community
An environment of trust
Social-emotional acuity
Curiosity and creativity
Passion and excellence
Student agency

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Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are The Nueva Middle School often compared to?

The Nueva Middle School is often viewed alongside schools like The Carey School by visitors of our site.

What sports does The Nueva Middle School offer?

The Nueva Middle School offers 10 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cross Country, Diving, Flag Football, Golf, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field and Volleyball. The Nueva Middle School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in California for most sports offered.

What is The Nueva Middle School's ranking?

The Nueva Middle School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Highest average SAT score, Highest average ACT score, Largest student body and Most sports offered.

When is the application deadline for The Nueva Middle School?

The application deadline for The Nueva Middle School is Jan. 10.

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in San Mateo County, CA is $26,804 for elementary schools and $41,232 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in San Mateo County, CA is 70% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).