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Synapse School in Menlo Park, California, serves 252 students in kindergarten through eighth grade within a nonsectarian, city–based community setting.

Founded in 2008, the school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 4:1 with 60 teachers on staff.

The school offers 15 Advanced Placement (AP) courses for middle school students.

The student population includes 54% students of color, reflecting diversity in the Menlo Park area.

Synapse School operates without religious affiliation and is classified as a regular elementary and secondary private school.

Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 252 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-8

Year Founded

2008

Student Body

Total Students

252 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

54%

State avg.: 51%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

60 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

4:1

National avg.: 11:1

Number of AP/Advanced Courses

15 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Application URL

Online Application

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 252 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Menlo Park, CA is $29,077 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).