Masterminds Academy is an award-winning, globally validated micro-school for Preschool through Grade 8 located in Los Altos, San Francisco Bay Area (transportation offered to Bay Area cities).
It blends neuroscience, academic excellence, real-world learning, and whole-child development.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 25 students
- Yearly Tuition: $70,000
- Average class size: 5 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
2025
Student Body
Total Students
25 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Average Class Size
5 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$70,000
% on Financial Aid
10%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$7,000
School Notes
- Our learners thrive with just 5–6 students per group, often performing more than two years ahead of traditional benchmarks. Our neuroscience-informed approach is strengthened through ongoing research collaboration with the Wharton Neuroscience Initiative. We guarantee your child will flourish—intellectually, physically, and socially—through a bespoke, joyful education that delivers academic excellence, real-world mastery, and lifelong confidence to thrive in tomorrow’s world. "What’s been missing is a model that combines rigor with soul. That’s what sets Masterminds apart." - Michael Finnegan, PhD.
- Head of School
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Masterminds Academy cost?
Masterminds Academy's tuition is approximately $70,000 for private students.
When is the application deadline for Masterminds Academy?
The application deadline for Masterminds Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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