At Crystal Springs Uplands School we believe that students learn best in an environment that promotes learning in diverse ways about a complex world; stimulates intellectual and creative development; nurtures the individual within a community of mutual trust, caring, and respect; and balances academic and extracurricular interests and accomplishments.
We encourage critical thinking and intellectual risk-taking; responsibility for one's ideas and actions; personal integrity, ethical awareness, and multicultural understanding; individual leadership and cooperative interaction; and respect for one's self and for the views of other.
We endeavor to equip students with a spirit of inquiry; a respect for human potential; a sense of responsibility for the environment and to the global community; and a feeling of joy in lifelong learning.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked CA School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 576 students
- Yearly Tuition: $63,300
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: Jan. 9
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Crystal Springs ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
Sports offered
School History
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Year Founded
1952
Colors
White, Blue, Red
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Student Body
Total Students
576 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
33%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
100 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.:
Average Class Size
15 students
List of Courses Offered
Matriculation DataMatric. Data
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
Jan. 9
Yearly Tuition Cost
$63,300
% on Financial Aid
22%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$31,700
Admissions Director
Oriana Isaacson
Admissions Associate
Reese Willis
Application URL
Sports
Total Sports Offered
17 sports
School Notes
- School Motto: It鈥檚 Cool to be Kind
- School Mascot: Gryphon
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Crystal Springs cost?
Crystal Springs's tuition is approximately $63,300 for private students.
What sports does Crystal Springs offer?
Crystal Springs offers 17 interscholastic sports: Badminton, Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Dance, Flag Football, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Sailing, Soccer, Softball, Squash, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field and Volleyball. Crystal Springs is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in California for most sports offered.
What is Crystal Springs's ranking?
Crystal Springs ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Largest student body, Most sports offered and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Crystal Springs?
The application deadline for Crystal Springs is Jan. 9.
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The nearest elementary school is Episcopal Day School of St. Matthew (0.7 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Tulane Montessori Children's House (0.3 miles away)
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50 Valparaiso Ave
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(650) 330-2001
Atherton, CA 94027
(650) 330-2001
10.7 miles
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(650) 235-7172
Burlingame, CA 94010
(650) 235-7172
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(415) 731-7500
San Francisco, CA 94116
(415) 731-7500
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Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory ![Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory Photo - The Pavilion is the home court for the Fightin' Irish basketball, volleyball and wrestling teams. On game days, up to 1,500 fans can be heard cheering for SHC student-athletes. The Pavilion also serves as a wonderful venue for school assemblies, rallies and prayer services.]( "Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory Photo - The Pavilion is the home court for the Fightin' Irish basketball, volleyball and wrestling teams. On game days, up to 1,500 fans can be heard cheering for SHC student-athletes. The Pavilion also serves as a wonderful venue for school assemblies, rallies and prayer services.")
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(415) 775-6626
San Francisco, CA 94109
(415) 775-6626
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(650) 588-2229
Millbrae, CA 94030
(650) 588-2229
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