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Up Academy

151 W 20th Ave San Mateo, CA 94403

Tel: (650) 796-3848

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Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Kindergarten-3
Enrollment: 10 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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About the School

Up Academy in San Mateo, CA, serves 10 students from kindergarten through third grade in a nonsectarian, midsize city community near Beresford Park.
The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 5:1 with 2 full–time teachers supporting its small enrollment.
Up Academy's student body is 100 percent students of color, ranking it among the top 20 percent of California private schools for diversity.
This private elementary program offers education in a city neighborhood setting within San Mateo's broader urban environment.
Tuition and additional costs are not specified; families may compare with the local elementary private school average of $24,401.

Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Kindergarten-3
Enrollment: 10 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-3

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Up Academy
Kind	4
1	2
2	3
3	1

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Student Body

Total Students

10 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

100%

State avg.: 52%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

2 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

5:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

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When is the application deadline for Up Academy?

The application deadline for Up Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is Up Academy located?

Up Academy is located in the Beresford Park neighborhood of San Mateo, CA. There are 5 other private schools located in Beresford Park.

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The average private school tuition in San Mateo, CA is $24,631 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in San Mateo, CA is 63% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).