Fusion Academy–San Mateo is a nonsectarian, co–ed alternative school serving grades 6 through 12 in a midsize city setting.
The school enrolls 63 students with a student–teacher ratio of 2:1 supported by 26 full–time teachers.
Located in San Mateo, CA, the school reflects diverse student representation with 15.87% students of color.
The school provides secondary education options within the local private school market, where average tuition for elementary schools is $24,401.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 63 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
Student Body
Total Students
63 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
16%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
2:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Fusion Academy - San Mateo?
The application deadline for Fusion Academy - San Mateo is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Fusion Academy - San Mateo is Fusion Academy San Mateo (0.0 miles away)
The nearest preschool is The Carey School (0.1 miles away)
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Fusion Academy San Mateo ![Fusion Academy San Mateo Photo - Students get to be up close to everything in our science lab. In the one-to-one classroom students are always involved in experiments and have a hands-on approach to learning. We have college-level tools available and the world can be their classroom if they choose to venture out of the science lab.]( "Fusion Academy San Mateo Photo - Students get to be up close to everything in our science lab. In the one-to-one classroom students are always involved in experiments and have a hands-on approach to learning. We have college-level tools available and the world can be their classroom if they choose to venture out of the science lab.")
Alternative School
2000 Alameda de las Pulgas, Suite 128
San Mateo, CA 94403
(877) 673-8893
San Mateo, CA 94403
(877) 673-8893
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Gr: 6-12 Avg. class size: 1 student Tuition listed
1 Carey School Lane
San Mateo, CA 94403
(650) 345-8205
San Mateo, CA 94403
(650) 345-8205
0.1 miles
Gr: NS-5 | 292 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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All-boys (Catholic)
451 W 20th Ave
San Mateo, CA 94403
(650) 345-8207
San Mateo, CA 94403
(650) 345-8207
0.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 892 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 58 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Grace Lutheran School ![Grace Lutheran School Photo - Musical Enjoyment with the SF Symphony Orchestra!]( "Grace Lutheran School Photo - Musical Enjoyment with the SF Symphony Orchestra!")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
2825 Alameda De Las Pulgas
San Mateo, CA 94403
(650) 345-9082
San Mateo, CA 94403
(650) 345-9082
0.7 miles
Gr: K-8 | 39 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
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Quick Facts
Fusion Academy San Mateo ![Fusion Academy San Mateo Photo - Students get to be up close to everything in our science lab. In the one-to-one classroom students are always involved in experiments and have a hands-on approach to learning. We have college-level tools available and the world can be their classroom if they choose to venture out of the science lab.]( "Fusion Academy San Mateo Photo - Students get to be up close to everything in our science lab. In the one-to-one classroom students are always involved in experiments and have a hands-on approach to learning. We have college-level tools available and the world can be their classroom if they choose to venture out of the science lab.")
Alternative School
2000 Alameda de las Pulgas, Suite 128
San Mateo, CA 94403
(877) 673-8893
San Mateo, CA 94403
(877) 673-8893
- miles
Gr: 6-12 Avg. class size: 1 student Tuition listed
Junipero Serra High School ![Junipero Serra High School Photo - Four members of Serra's mock trial team]( "Junipero Serra High School Photo - Four members of Serra's mock trial team")
All-boys (Catholic)
451 W 20th Ave
San Mateo, CA 94403
(650) 345-8207
San Mateo, CA 94403
(650) 345-8207
0.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 892 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 58 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
400 Uplands Drive
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 342-4175
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 342-4175
1.2 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 576 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 17 Tuition listed
The Nueva School
Special Program Emphasis
131 E 28th Ave
San Mateo, CA 94403
(650) 235-7172
San Mateo, CA 94403
(650) 235-7172
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 967 students
608 N. El Camino Real and 452 5th Avenue, Redwood City
San Mateo, CA 94401
(650) 367-6791
San Mateo, CA 94401
(650) 367-6791
2.1 miles
Gr: K-12 Avg. class size: 3 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Fusion Academy San Mateo ![Fusion Academy San Mateo Photo - Students get to be up close to everything in our science lab. In the one-to-one classroom students are always involved in experiments and have a hands-on approach to learning. We have college-level tools available and the world can be their classroom if they choose to venture out of the science lab.]( "Fusion Academy San Mateo Photo - Students get to be up close to everything in our science lab. In the one-to-one classroom students are always involved in experiments and have a hands-on approach to learning. We have college-level tools available and the world can be their classroom if they choose to venture out of the science lab.")
Alternative School
2000 Alameda de las Pulgas, Suite 128
San Mateo, CA 94403
(877) 673-8893
San Mateo, CA 94403
(877) 673-8893
- miles
Gr: 6-12 Avg. class size: 1 student Tuition listed
1 Carey School Lane
San Mateo, CA 94403
(650) 345-8205
San Mateo, CA 94403
(650) 345-8205
0.1 miles
Gr: NS-5 | 292 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Grace Lutheran School ![Grace Lutheran School Photo - Musical Enjoyment with the SF Symphony Orchestra!]( "Grace Lutheran School Photo - Musical Enjoyment with the SF Symphony Orchestra!")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
2825 Alameda De Las Pulgas
San Mateo, CA 94403
(650) 345-9082
San Mateo, CA 94403
(650) 345-9082
0.7 miles
Gr: K-8 | 39 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Gregory School
(Catholic)
2701 Hacienda St
San Mateo, CA 94403
(650) 573-0111
San Mateo, CA 94403
(650) 573-0111
0.7 miles
Gr: K-8 | 303 students Avg. class size: 35 students Acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
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1 Carey School Lane
San Mateo, CA 94403
(650) 345-8205
San Mateo, CA 94403
(650) 345-8205
0.1 miles
Gr: NS-5 | 292 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Montessori School
1717 Gum St
San Mateo, CA 94402
(650) 571-8749
San Mateo, CA 94402
(650) 571-8749
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-K | 41 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Centennial Montessori School ![Centennial Montessori School Photo - A natural play yard for our 3 to 6 year olds provides a multi sensory and creative experience. The children use the space to garden, dance, jump, play games, run, twirl, build, dig and create masterpieces in our art area, mud kitchen, and music area.]( "Centennial Montessori School Photo - A natural play yard for our 3 to 6 year olds provides a multi sensory and creative experience. The children use the space to garden, dance, jump, play games, run, twirl, build, dig and create masterpieces in our art area, mud kitchen, and music area.")
Montessori School
27 10th Ave
San Mateo, CA 94401
(650) 340-1230
San Mateo, CA 94401
(650) 340-1230
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 106 students Avg. class size: 24 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Tulane Montessori Children's House
Montessori School
315 Tulane Rd
San Mateo, CA 94402
(650) 342-0447
San Mateo, CA 94402
(650) 342-0447
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 80 students Avg. class size: 5 students
Beresford Montessori Academy ![Beresford Montessori Academy Photo]( "Beresford Montessori Academy Photo")
Montessori School
1051 S Claremont St.
San Mateo, CA 94402
(650) 578-8925
San Mateo, CA 94402
(650) 578-8925
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 50 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
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Miles
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Borel Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
425 Barneson Ave.
San Mateo, CA 94402
(650) 312-7670
San Mateo, CA 94402
(650) 312-7670
0.4 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 903 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Meadow Heights Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2619 Dolores St.
San Mateo, CA 94403
(650) 312-7566
San Mateo, CA 94403
(650) 312-7566
0.5 miles
Gr: K-5 | 238 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Aragon High School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
900 Alameda De Las Pulgas
San Mateo, CA 94402
(650) 558-2999
San Mateo, CA 94402
(650) 558-2999
0.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,658 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Baywood Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
600 Alameda De Las Pulgas
San Mateo, CA 94402
(650) 312-7511
San Mateo, CA 94402
(650) 312-7511
0.8 miles
Gr: K-5 | 489 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Beresford Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
300 28th Ave.
San Mateo, CA 94403
(650) 312-7551
San Mateo, CA 94403
(650) 312-7551
0.8 miles
Gr: K-5 | 218 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
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