Helios New School (2026-27 Profile)

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School Type: Special Program Emphasis
Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 180 students
Yearly Tuition: $44,575
Average class size: 20 students
Application Deadline: Jan. 8 / Feb. 2
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Facts

School Type

School with Special Program Emphasis

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Helios New School
Kind	20
1	20
2	20
3	20
4	20
5	20
6	20
7	20
8	20

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Year Founded

2007

Summer School Offered

Yes

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Campus Size

4 acres

School Motto

Be Respectful. Be Responsible. Be Kind.

Student Body

Total Students

180 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

21%

State avg.: 52%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

17 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

11:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

53%

Average Class Size

20 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
California Association of Independent Schools (CAIS-CA)
California Association for the Gifted

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

Jan. 8 / Feb. 2

Yearly Tuition Cost

$44,575

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Tuition Notes

Financial aid available. 5-8: $48625

Admissions Director

Kristi Meier

Application URL

Online Application

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Sports

Total Sports Offered

5 sports

Sports

BasketballFlag Football

Rock ClimbingUltimate Frisbee

Volleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

4 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Robotics

Club or Organization:

Chess

Arts and Music Programs:

and MusicArt

School Notes

Our mission is to provide engaging and imaginative education that meets the unique intellectual, social and emotional needs of gifted students and their families and to empower authenticity through respect for self and others.

Private, progressive secular school based on aconstructivist model of education
K- 8 curriculum designed specifically forgifted students
Rigorous academic curriculum in project-based, collaborative environment
Multi-dimensional learning, including social and emotional development
Low student-to-teacher ratio of 10:1
Full school day 8:15 a.m.-3:15 p.m.
Aftercare available until 6:00 p.m.

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Helios New School cost?

Helios New School's tuition is approximately $44,575 for private students.

Does Helios New School offer a summer program?

Yes, Helios New School offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.

What sports does Helios New School offer?

Helios New School offers 5 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Flag Football, Rock Climbing, Ultimate Frisbee and Volleyball.

When is the application deadline for Helios New School?

The application deadline for Helios New School is Jan. 8 / Feb. 2.

In what neighborhood is Helios New School located?

Helios New School is located in the Heritage District neighborhood of Sunnyvale, CA. There are 1 other private schools located in Heritage District.

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