At Kids Connection, we provide a safe, stimulating and comforting environment that encourages lifelong learning.
We pride ourselves on our extraordinary academics and thus have tested consistently in the top 1% nationwide.
We do this while providing a program that emphasizes character development that helps children learn to be quality individuals and ethical leaders.
We keep class sizes small to allow individual attention for each child.
Each teacher works closely with parents and children to establish and exceed academic and developmental goals.
We encourage you to come and see for yourself our extraordinary program. We look forward to meeting you!.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 232 students
- Average class size: 20 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Year Founded
1998
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 22, 2025
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Student Body
Total Students
232 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
74%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
20 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
casual for preschool, uniform for elementary
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Contact School
Admissions Director
Diane Marcum
Admissions Associate
Kris Burke
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: Educating the Heart
We invite you to come see for yourself why Kids Connection has consistently been one of the leading educators in the San Francisco Bay Area and the nation. Ranked in the top 1% of the nation, Kids Connection not only produces students that are exceptionally prepared academically but those who are also engaging and caring individuals with a quest for learning and contributing to the world. Our school is the only private elementary school in beautiful Foster City, California, located 20 miles south of San Francisco and 20 miles north of Silicon Valley.
Our test scores confirm we have some of the highest achieving students on the Peninsula. We are proud of our highly achieving students and multi-cultural atmosphere.
Here at Kids Connection we:
- rank in the top 1% of schools nationwide
- offer strong accelerated academic programs
- include computer, P.E., music, and foreign language in our program
- use state-of-the-art technology to enhance learning
- have low student to teacher ratio
- offer on-site extracurricular enrichment programs
- offer before and after school care, as well as day camps
- employ teachers who are California credentialed
- provide safe, secure, and loving environments that emphasize character development in all our students
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Kids Connection Elementary School?
The application deadline for Kids Connection Elementary School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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