At La Scuola International School, we believe our complex, interconnected society demands a new model of education that opens minds, expands hearts, and fills our spirits with joy.
Our curiosity-first environment blends exuberant exploration, academic excellence, a global mindset, and multilingual expression to best prepare students for our ever-changing world.
Students learn in this distinctive way because we know the real measure of success is a proven ability to meet change as change-makers. That's La Scuola, where boundless learning leads.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 40 students
- Average class size: 10 students
- Application Deadline: Jan. 15 / rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Year Founded
2002
Summer School Offered
Yes
Summer Program Details
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
40 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.:
Average Class Size
10 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
Jan. 15 / rolling
Tuition Notes
preschool_full_day:$45,150
preschool_half_day:$36,100
elementary:$46,200
middle_school:$48,150
silicon_valley_preschool_full_day:$39,300
silicon_valley_preschool_half_day:$31,450
silicon_valley_elementary:$38,800
% on Financial Aid
28%
Admissions Director
Darcy Campbell
Admissions Associate
Meron Benti
Application URL
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
1 extracurricular
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Arts and Music Programs:
Arts and Crafts
School Notes
- School Motto: Niente Senza Gioia! Nothing Without Joy! Nada Sin AlegrÃa!
- School Mascot: Wolf
- The world is a beautiful combination of cultures, ideas, environments, people, and perspectives. Our learning should match that openness and richness, expanding our minds, connecting our hearts, and elevating our spirits. Boundless learning requires this novel approach, pulling from the world's most uplifting educational ideas to create something uniquely effective.
- At La Scuola International School, we use the critical thinking and connectivity of the International Baccalaureate Program to open our minds. The Reggio Emilia Approach is our heart, encouraging the care and expressiveness that leads to lifelong joy. And Italian language immersion spirits us into a wider, more wonderful world. By building on these uniquely integrated frameworks, we create space for boundless learning and eagerly meet the world as it actually is.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
Does La Scuola International Silicon Valley offer a summer program?
Yes, La Scuola International Silicon Valley offers a summer program. Visit their for more information.
When is the application deadline for La Scuola International Silicon Valley?
The application deadline for La Scuola International Silicon Valley is Jan. 15 / rolling (applications are due on Jan. 15 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to La Scuola International Silicon Valley is Eastside College Preparatory School (0.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is The Primary School - East Palo Alto (0.1 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Creative Montessori Learning Center (0.8 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
951 Oconnor St
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 396-2779
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 396-2779
0.1 miles
Gr: K-2 | 141 students
1041 Myrtle St
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 688-0850
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 688-0850
0.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 258 students Avg. class size: 18 students Acceptance rate listed
Creative Montessori Learning Center
Montessori School
1421 Bay Road
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 325-9543
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 325-9543
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-K | 50 students Tuition listed
151 Laura Ln
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 251-8500
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 251-8500
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 843 students Avg. class size: 7 students Sports: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Fusion Academy Palo Alto ![Fusion Academy Palo Alto Photo - Classes at Fusion are one-to-one: one student and one teacher per classroom. Students have different teachers for different subjects, and teachers act as mentors in the one-to-one setting.]( "Fusion Academy Palo Alto Photo - Classes at Fusion are one-to-one: one student and one teacher per classroom. Students have different teachers for different subjects, and teachers act as mentors in the one-to-one setting.")
Alternative School
2191 E. Bayshore Road, Suite 100
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(877) 673-8893
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(877) 673-8893
1 miles
Gr: 6-12 Avg. class size: 1 student Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
1041 Myrtle St
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 688-0850
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 688-0850
0.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 258 students Avg. class size: 18 students Acceptance rate listed
151 Laura Ln
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 251-8500
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 251-8500
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 843 students Avg. class size: 7 students Sports: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Fusion Academy Palo Alto ![Fusion Academy Palo Alto Photo - Classes at Fusion are one-to-one: one student and one teacher per classroom. Students have different teachers for different subjects, and teachers act as mentors in the one-to-one setting.]( "Fusion Academy Palo Alto Photo - Classes at Fusion are one-to-one: one student and one teacher per classroom. Students have different teachers for different subjects, and teachers act as mentors in the one-to-one setting.")
Alternative School
2191 E. Bayshore Road, Suite 100
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(877) 673-8893
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(877) 673-8893
1 miles
Gr: 6-12 Avg. class size: 1 student Tuition listed
475 Pope Street
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 324-8617
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 324-8617
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 243 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 18 Tuition listed
1215 O'Brien Dr
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 260-3805
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 260-3805
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 19 students Avg. class size: 12 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
951 Oconnor St
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 396-2779
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 396-2779
0.1 miles
Gr: K-2 | 141 students
151 Laura Ln
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 251-8500
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 251-8500
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 843 students Avg. class size: 7 students Sports: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Fusion Academy Palo Alto ![Fusion Academy Palo Alto Photo - Classes at Fusion are one-to-one: one student and one teacher per classroom. Students have different teachers for different subjects, and teachers act as mentors in the one-to-one setting.]( "Fusion Academy Palo Alto Photo - Classes at Fusion are one-to-one: one student and one teacher per classroom. Students have different teachers for different subjects, and teachers act as mentors in the one-to-one setting.")
Alternative School
2191 E. Bayshore Road, Suite 100
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(877) 673-8893
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(877) 673-8893
1 miles
Gr: 6-12 Avg. class size: 1 student Tuition listed
St. Elizabeth Seton School
(Catholic)
1095 Channing Ave
Palo Alto, CA 94301
(650) 326-9004
Palo Alto, CA 94301
(650) 326-9004
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 202 students Avg. class size: 27 students Sports: 3
475 Pope Street
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 324-8617
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 324-8617
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 243 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 18 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Creative Montessori Learning Center
Montessori School
1421 Bay Road
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 325-9543
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 325-9543
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-K | 50 students Tuition listed
151 Laura Ln
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 251-8500
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 251-8500
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 843 students Avg. class size: 7 students Sports: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Elizabeth Seton School
(Catholic)
1095 Channing Ave
Palo Alto, CA 94301
(650) 326-9004
Palo Alto, CA 94301
(650) 326-9004
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 202 students Avg. class size: 27 students Sports: 3
475 Pope Street
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 324-8617
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 324-8617
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 243 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 18 Tuition listed
1215 O'Brien Dr
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 260-3805
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 260-3805
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 19 students Avg. class size: 12 students
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Charter School
(Reading: ≤20%)
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
763 Green St.
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 260-3152
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 260-3152
0.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 108 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 36:1
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
705 Alester Ave.
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 322-5946
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 322-5946
0.9 miles
Gr: K-5 | 376 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
(Math: 5% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2450 Ralmar St.
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 329-2828
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 329-2828
1 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 488 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2033 Pulgas Ave.
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 329-2888
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 329-2888
1 miles
Gr: K-5 | 276 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2695 Fordham St.
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 329-2830
Palo Alto, CA 94303
(650) 329-2830
1.1 miles
Gr: K-5 | 369 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
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