Synapse School in Menlo Park, California, serves 252 students in kindergarten through eighth grade within a nonsectarian, city鈥揵ased community setting.
Founded in 2008, the school maintains a student鈥搕eacher 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 Overview
Student Body
Total Students
252 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
54%
State avg.: 52%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
National avg.:
Number of AP/Advanced Courses
15 courses
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Synapse School?
The application deadline for Synapse School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Synapse School is Redwood Baptist (0.3 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Nativity Elementary School (1.6 miles away)
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Location
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Redwood Baptist
(Baptist)
435 5th Avenue
Redwood City, CA 94063
(650) 364-1606
Redwood City, CA 94063
(650) 364-1606
0.3 miles
Gr: K-12 | 119 students
Holy Family School
(Catholic)
151 Buckingham Ave
Redwood City, CA 94063
(650) 365-7829
Redwood City, CA 94063
(650) 365-7829
0.8 miles
Gr: 5-8
1250 Laurel Street
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 325-7304
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 325-7304
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 267 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed
20 Horgan Ave
Redwood City, CA 94061
(650) 364-5165
Redwood City, CA 94061
(650) 364-5165
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-K | 36 students Avg. class size: 15 students
50 Terminal Ave
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 327-5052
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 327-5052
1.7 miles
Gr: K-8 | 160 students Avg. class size: 18 students Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Redwood Baptist
(Baptist)
435 5th Avenue
Redwood City, CA 94063
(650) 364-1606
Redwood City, CA 94063
(650) 364-1606
0.3 miles
Gr: K-12 | 119 students
50 Valparaiso Ave
Atherton, CA 94027
(650) 330-2001
Atherton, CA 94027
(650) 330-2001
1.7 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 818 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 26 Tuition listed
705 Oak Grove Ave
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 321-1191
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 321-1191
1.8 miles
Gr: 2-10 | 8 students
Sacred Heart Schools, Atherton ![Sacred Heart Schools, Atherton Photo - Sacred Heart Schools, Atherton sits one 64-acre campus housing the Preschool & Kindergarten, Lower & Middle Schools and Preparatory.]( "Sacred Heart Schools, Atherton Photo - Sacred Heart Schools, Atherton sits one 64-acre campus housing the Preschool & Kindergarten, Lower & Middle Schools and Preparatory.")
(Catholic)
150 Valparaiso Avenue
Atherton, CA 94027
(650) 322-1866
Atherton, CA 94027
(650) 322-1866
1.9 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 1,216 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Lydian Academy
(2)
815 El Camino Real
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 321-0550
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 321-0550
2 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 70 students Avg. class size: 1 student Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Redwood Baptist
(Baptist)
435 5th Avenue
Redwood City, CA 94063
(650) 364-1606
Redwood City, CA 94063
(650) 364-1606
0.3 miles
Gr: K-12 | 119 students
Holy Family School
(Catholic)
151 Buckingham Ave
Redwood City, CA 94063
(650) 365-7829
Redwood City, CA 94063
(650) 365-7829
0.8 miles
Gr: 5-8
1250 Laurel Street
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 325-7304
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 325-7304
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 267 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed
50 Terminal Ave
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 327-5052
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 327-5052
1.7 miles
Gr: K-8 | 160 students Avg. class size: 18 students Tuition listed
50 Valparaiso Ave
Atherton, CA 94027
(650) 330-2001
Atherton, CA 94027
(650) 330-2001
1.7 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 818 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 26 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
1250 Laurel Street
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 325-7304
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 325-7304
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 267 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed
20 Horgan Ave
Redwood City, CA 94061
(650) 364-5165
Redwood City, CA 94061
(650) 364-5165
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-K | 36 students Avg. class size: 15 students
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Montessori School
2000 Woodside Rd Room #3
Redwood City, CA 94061
(650) 366-9859
Redwood City, CA 94061
(650) 366-9859
1.8 miles
Gr: PK-K | 57 students Tuition listed
Sacred Heart Schools, Atherton ![Sacred Heart Schools, Atherton Photo - Sacred Heart Schools, Atherton sits one 64-acre campus housing the Preschool & Kindergarten, Lower & Middle Schools and Preparatory.]( "Sacred Heart Schools, Atherton Photo - Sacred Heart Schools, Atherton sits one 64-acre campus housing the Preschool & Kindergarten, Lower & Middle Schools and Preparatory.")
(Catholic)
150 Valparaiso Avenue
Atherton, CA 94027
(650) 322-1866
Atherton, CA 94027
(650) 322-1866
1.9 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 1,216 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Montessori Community & Family School
Montessori School
529 Harrison Ave
Redwood City, CA 94062
(650) 366-4932
Redwood City, CA 94062
(650) 366-4932
2 miles
Gr: NS | 14 students Tuition listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Charter School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
683 Sylvandale Ave.
San Jose, CA 95110
(877) 806-0920
San Jose, CA 95110
(877) 806-0920
0.2 miles
Gr: K-5 | 546 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 34:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
905 Campus Dr.
Daly City, CA 94015
(415) 799-4719
Daly City, CA 94015
(415) 799-4719
0.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 458 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
(Math: 17% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
903 Tenth Ave.
Redwood City, CA 94063
(650) 482-2416
Redwood City, CA 94063
(650) 482-2416
0.4 miles
Gr: K-5 | 357 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
(Math: 8% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3600 Middlefield Rd.
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 482-2405
Menlo Park, CA 94025
(650) 482-2405
0.5 miles
Gr: K-5 | 280 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
(Math: 16% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
701 Charter St.
Redwood City, CA 94063
(650) 482-2408
Redwood City, CA 94063
(650) 482-2408
0.9 miles
Gr: K-8 | 675 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
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