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 (2025-26)
- 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.: 51%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
National avg.:
Number of AP 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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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
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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