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Masterminds Academy

460 S El Monte Ave. Los Altos, CA 94022

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 25 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $70,000
  • Average class size: 5 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: ✓Verified school update
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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • 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

  •  - 08/24/2026
    AI changes what is valuable: Human judgment, creativity, adaptability and problem-solving become more important as AI handles more routine knowledge work.
    Brain capital starts early: Cognitive, emotional and social capabilities built ...morein childhood shape future learning, productivity and resilience.
    Whole-child development matters: Movement, language, relationships, play and emotional development are interconnected with academic learning.
    Early investment compounds: Strong developmental foundations built early can produce long-term educational and economic benefits.
    AI should support, not replace, human learning: Technology can personalize and assist teachers, but children still need human interaction, collaboration, movement and real-world experiences.
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  •  - 01/18/2026
    A 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
  •  - 01/15/2026
    Explore how Masterminds Academy is transforming the way students learn through innovation, technology, and personalized education models.
  •  - 10/10/2025
    Masterminds 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
  •  - 10/01/2025
    Masterminds 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
  •  - 09/01/2025
    What 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?
  •  - 07/01/2025
    This 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 Facts

Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Students By Grade
Dual Language Immersion Program
Secondary Immersion Language
Spanish and Mandarin
Year Founded
2025
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Student Body

Total Students
25 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
National avg.:
Average Class Size
5 students
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List of Courses Offered

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
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
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Sports

Total Sports Offered
8 sports

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
3 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Various Extracurricular Activities at all grade levels


Arts and Music Programs:
Additional extracurricular programs


Recreational Athletic Programs:
Sports Program

School Notes

  • 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.
  • Join our Open House and experience Masterminds Academy firsthand.
  • Follow the link: https://zfrmz.com/lQZxJ5nZeFmigHc2FDhO
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.
  • 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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