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Synapse School

3375 Edison Way Menlo Park, CA 94025

Tel: (650) 468-2204

www.synapseschool.org

Quick Facts (2026)

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

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About the School

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 Facts

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Synapse School
Kind	31
1	39
2	40
3	31
4	35
6	38
7	38

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Year Founded

2008

Student Body

Total Students

252 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

54%

State avg.: 52%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

60 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

4:1

National avg.: 11:1

Number of AP Courses

15 courses

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Application URL

Online Application

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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).