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The Carey School, founded in 1928, is an accredited, independent, co-educational private day school located in San Mateo, CA, serving students in Preschool through Grade 5.
Specializing in elementary education, The Carey School inspires curious, confident, and joyful learners and celebrates childhood in an inclusive, diverse community that nurtures kindness, respect, and personal responsibility.
The Carey School's Commitments Bring The Mission To Life
Educate each child through an academically challenging and
balanced pre-kindergarten to fifth-grade educational curriculum
based on the fundamentals of reading, language arts, and math.
Advance our curriculum with integrated studies in science,
music, art, world languages, technology, library studies, physical
education, and other enrichment programs.
Enable students to reach their fullest potential by providing a
developmentally appropriate curriculum that nurtures cognitive,
creative, social-emotional, and physical growth.
Sustain a culture of teaching excellence through passionate
faculty, curriculum reviews, collaboration, and professional
development.
Partner with families to maintain our inclusive community and
build student awareness of self as well as the world beyond.
Graduate enthusiastic, life-long learners who are prepared with
the skills for a successful educational journey.
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