Khan Lab School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked CA School
Grades: Kindergarten-12
Enrollment: 286 students
Yearly Tuition: $32,100
Acceptance rate: 13%
Average class size: 20 students
Application Deadline: Jan. 15 / rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School News

Voice of America: Experimental Silicon Valley School Abolishes Grade Levels - 01/10/2017
Watch this report from international broadcaster Voice of America: "Our children, they love going to school, to the point that even if they are tired or sick or have the ...moreflu... they will not skip school." hide
How Khan Lab School is Disrupting Education - 11/21/2016
At TechBBQ in Copenhagen, Executive Director Dominic Liechti shares how Khan Lab School is disrupting education. "How can we use the power of technology to humanize the classroom?"
International School Magazine: A revolution in education - 11/18/2016
"We started by looking at what concepts we would like to expose our kids to, starting with conflict, relationships, culture and identity, as well as the skills the workforce is ...moredemanding as we move from an industrial age to a conceptual age. There`s no question about learning basic skills like reading and writing, but equally there is no need for memorization." hide
NPR: Freedom to Explore - 11/01/2016
NPR Ed visits Khan Lab School and explores innovations in student-directed learning.
CBS News: The positive progress of Khan's brick-and-mortar school - 08/30/2016
This story originally appeared on CBS This Morning.

School Rankings

Khan Lab School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)

Religious Affiliation

Friends

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Khan Lab School
Kind	29
1	20
2	20
3	21
4	19
5	17
6	20
7	20
8	32
9	24
10	28
11	20
12	16

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Year Founded

2014

Summer School Offered

Yes

Summer Program Details

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Campus Size

12 acres

Student Body

Total Students

286 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

83%

State avg.: 52%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

25 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

11:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

50%

Average Class Size

20 students

List of Courses Offered

Link to List of Courses

Average SAT score

1490

(Out of 1600)

Average ACT score

(Out of 36)

Average Percentile SSAT

98%

Matriculation DataMatric. Data

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Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

Jan. 15 / rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$32,100

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Tuition Notes

Lower School: $32,100 Upper School: $35,900

Summer Program Cost

$500

Summer Program Cost Notes

Lower School starts at $500 per week for a full day; Upper School starts at $1500 per two-week session

% on Financial Aid

Average Financial Aid Grant

$10,164

Acceptance Rate

13%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Jennifer Chapa

Admissions Associate

Jennifer Battad

Application URL

Online Application

Endowment Size

$5 million

Sports

Total Sports Offered

6 sports

Sports

BasketballCross Country

GolfSoccer

Ultimate FrisbeeVolleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

5 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

After School Enrichment ProgramLeadership Team

Robotics TeamStudent Council

Student-led clubs

School Notes

Khan Lab School is an internationally recognized, non-profit, mastery-based K-12 school founded by Salman Khan in 2014 to cultivate his student-centered philosophy in a physical school environment.
Lower School Campus is located at 3233 Cowper Street, Palo Alto, CA 94306
Upper School Campus is located at 1200 Villa Street, Mountain View, CA 94041
Our mission: We are a community of learners empowering every student to navigate their own path.
Our model is designed to make time and space for every student to build a strong foundational knowledge, have voice & choice in their learning, and develop their social-emotional and excecutive skills so they are prepared to navigate their own path in a collaborative world.
Khan Lab School's dual enrollment partnership with Foothill College ensures students can extend their interests and pursue college-level studies while in high school.
The Class of 2021 was our first graduating senior class. KLS graduates have been accepted to excellent four-year universities and colleges nationwide.
We belong to the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS), and are accredited by Cognia and the Accrediting Commission for Schools, Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).

School Motto: Empowering self-driven learners
School Mascot: Condors

Founded in 2014, Khan Lab School is a non-profit, mastery-based school with two campuses in the heart of Silicon Valley.Created by Sal Khan, the founder of Khan Academy and author of One World Schoolhouse, Khan Lab School has served as a site of innovationfor teaching and learning. Our student-centered approach ignites students' curiosity, promotesindependent learners,and encourages students to pursue projects that align with their interests and ambitions. As a mastery-based school, we focus on the learning outcomes that matter most and evaluate student growth with meaningful metrics rather than traditional letter grades.
To learn more, please visit our website: khanlabschool.org.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Khan Lab School cost?

Khan Lab School's tuition is approximately $32,100 for private students and $500 for summer students.

What is the acceptance rate of Khan Lab School?

The acceptance rate of Khan Lab School is 13%, which is lower than the national average of 81%. Khan Lab School's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in California with low acceptance rates.

Does Khan Lab School offer a summer program?

Yes, Khan Lab School offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.

What sports does Khan Lab School offer?

Khan Lab School offers 6 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer, Ultimate Frisbee and Volleyball.

What is Khan Lab School's ranking?

Khan Lab School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Highest average SAT score, Highest average ACT score, Lowest average acceptance rates and Largest student body.

When is the application deadline for Khan Lab School?

The application deadline for Khan Lab School is Jan. 15 / rolling (applications are due on Jan. 15 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).

In what neighborhood is Khan Lab School located?

Khan Lab School is located in the Shoreline West neighborhood of Mountain View, CA. There are 2 other private schools located in Shoreline West.

School Reviews

5.00 out of 5 (3 reviews)

5 12/15/2021

This school expects us to get 90%, and yet gives us no time to prepare. I`m a longtime student and this school has ruined my mental health and I can`t leave because the school tells my parents lies about how "good" KLS is. I can`t wait to graduate from this place.

- Posted by Student/Alumni - Stressed student

5 10/8/2020

For the past 2 years, new leadership has been pushing a more conventional education model for ease and convenience. Khan Lab School was once revolutionary, but now it is overrated. Teachers used to have a major voice in the school's vision and execution of it's mission, but now just follow the administration's directions.

- Posted by Teacher - Former Advisor

5 2/24/2020

KLS is a great home for families who care about strong academics without the stress of "doing school". Mastery-based learning means no gaps in one's education, project-based learning means kids are engaged and have agency in the learning process. There is 1-on-1 advising and a curriculum for teaching social and emotional learning. It's a small school with an emphasis on mixed-age learning and tutoring which really fosters community and compassion, not competition.

- Posted by Administrator - Theresa

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