Masterminds Academy, located in Los Altos (transportation offered for the Bay Area), is an award-winning, neuroscience-driven micro-school built around deeply personalised learning in ultra-small groups of five to six students.
We offer Early Years (Ages 2-6), Primary (Grades 1-5), and Middle (Grades 6-8) School programs.
Our approach nurtures academic excellence alongside whole-child development, with daily enrichment in languages, the arts, movement, and music shaped by cognitive science and a collaboration with the Wharton Neuroscience Initiative.
Applications for Fall 2026 are now open, with a limited number of founding family scholarships available.
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Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 25 students
- Yearly Tuition: $70,000
- Average class size: 5 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
School News
- - 01/18/2026A kid can "do fine" for months and still feel lost. The grades look normal, the homework gets turned in, and then a new unit shows up, and the whole ...morething wobbles. That's the moment Masterminds Academy is built to notice. The Academy is a student-centered education institution in Los Altos, California, with a focus on instilling knowledge and critical thinking that lasts longer than the test. That's the real test. hide
- - 01/15/2026Explore how Masterminds Academy is transforming the way students learn through innovation, technology, and personalized education models.
- - 10/10/2025Masterminds Academy is a forward-thinking educational entity that leverages modern technological innovations, such as artificial intelligence (AI), to promote positive change within the scholastic industry. With a holistic approach to ...morelearning, Masterminds Academy combines personalized instruction, small group environments, and advanced curriculum enriched with life skills. hide
- - 10/01/2025Masterminds Education is introducing its inaugural US campus, Masterminds Academy Los Altos. It provides a tested micro-school model that combines rigorous academics, daily enrichment, and AI-personalized learning within small student ...morepods. This represents the beginning of their US expansion following almost ten years of success in Dubai. hide
- - 09/01/2025What if a school's approach to early childhood, elementary, and middle school education were deeply rooted in contemporary neuroscience, delivered through highly personalized, human-centered learning?
- - 07/01/2025This September, Masterminds Education will launch a new PreK8 accelerated microschool in Los Altos. This campus is the latest addition to the growing Masterminds network, inspired by the successful model ...morein Dubai and tailored to meet each child's unique needs and aspirations. The goal of this new campus is to create an educational experience that blends academic excellence with real-world learning and community connection. hide
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School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Dual Language Immersion Program
Secondary Immersion Language
Spanish and Mandarin
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
First Day of School
Sat. Aug 1, 2026
Student Body
Total Students
25 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
National avg.:
Average Class Size
5 students
List of Courses Offered
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$70,000
Tuition Notes
The Founding Family Scholarshop is available. There are limited seats for this scholarship.
% on Financial Aid
10%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$7,000
Application URL
Sports
Total Sports Offered
8 sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
3 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Various Extracurricular Activities at all grade levels
Arts and Music Programs:
Additional extracurricular programs
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Sports Program
School Notes
Masterminds Academy is a globally validated micro-school located in
Los Altos, accessible to students across the Bay Area. We serve
pre-school through grade 8 and blend academic excellence with
science-based, real-world learning and whole-child development.
With just 56 students per group, our learners flourish - often performing more than two years ahead of traditional benchmarks found at top-rated private schools in the Bay Area.
We guarantee your child will flourish-intellectually, physically, and socially-through a bespoke, joyful education that delivers academic excellence, real-world mastery, and lifelong confidence to thrive in tomorrow's world.
With just 56 students per group, our learners flourish - often performing more than two years ahead of traditional benchmarks found at top-rated private schools in the Bay Area.
We guarantee your child will flourish-intellectually, physically, and socially-through a bespoke, joyful education that delivers academic excellence, real-world mastery, and lifelong confidence to thrive in tomorrow's world.
- Advancing Education Through Neuroscience- A Research Collaboration with the Wharton Neuroscience Initiative.
- We are proud to announce a research collaboration with theWharton Neuroscience Initiative at the University of Pennsylvania-one of the world's leading centers for neuroscience.This collaboration focuses on advancing the scientific research that strengthens the foundations of Masterminds' neuroscience-driven educational model, exploring how the science of the brain shapes early learning, creativity, and lifelong success.
- - At Masterminds, learning isn't just inspired by science; it's grounded in it.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Masterminds Academy cost?
Masterminds Academy's tuition is approximately $70,000 for private students.
What sports does Masterminds Academy offer?
Masterminds Academy offers 8 interscholastic sports: Equestrian, Golf, Gymnastics, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis and Water Polo.
When is the application deadline for Masterminds Academy?
The application deadline for Masterminds Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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