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 (2025)
- School Type: School with Special Program Emphasis
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 58 students
- Yearly Tuition: $25,090
- Average class size: 10 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1999
Summer School Offered
Yes
Summer Program Details
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
58 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
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
$25,090
Tuition Notes
Tuition is for approximately 190 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
Sara Dawson
Sports
Total Sports Offered
2 sports
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
10 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Chess Club, Comic Club, Dungeons and Dragons Club
Arts and Music Programs:
Art Classes, Expressive Movement Classes, French Lessons, Piano Lessons, Theater Classes, Violin Lessons
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Track and Field
Chess Club, Comic Club, Dungeons and Dragons Club
Arts and Music Programs:
Art Classes, Expressive Movement Classes, French Lessons, Piano Lessons, Theater Classes, Violin Lessons
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Track and Field
School Notes
- GATE Academy is an inquiry-based school for deep, reflective thinkers - children who have a passion for knowing and understanding. Our students delight in exercising logic, spotting contradictions a mile away, and taking fantastic leaps of imagination 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 $25,090 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.
What sports does GATE Academy offer?
GATE Academy offers 2 interscholastic sports: Cross Country and Track and Field.
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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