School For Independent Learners (Top Ranked 糖心原创 for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked CA School
Grades: 8-12
Enrollment: 14 students
Average class size: 1 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: 鉁�Verified school update

School Rankings

School For Independent Learners ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades 8-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	School For Independent Learners
8	1
9	1
10	5
11	3
12	4

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ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Learning Programs Supported

Mild Learning Differences

Year Founded

2005

Summer School Offered

Yes

Student Body

Total Students

14 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

57%

State avg.: 52%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

12 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

1:1

National avg.:

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

40%

Average Class Size

1 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Number of AP Courses

27 courses

List of Courses Offered

Advanced Courses

AP Art HistoryAP Biology

AP Calculus ABAP Calculus BC

AP ChemistryAP English Language & Composition

AP English Literature & CompositionAP Environmental Science

AP European HistoryAP French Language

AP German LanguageAP Government & Politics: Comparative

AP Government & Politics: USAP Latin: Virgil

AP MacroeconomicsAP Microeconomics

AP Music TheoryAP Physics 1

AP Physics 2AP Physics C: Electricity & Magnetism

AP Physics C: MechanicsAP Spanish Language

AP StatisticsAP US History

AP World History

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School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Western Association of Schools and Colleges (Accrediting Commission for Schools) (ACS WASC)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Tuition Notes

Tuition is by each hour of in class instruction.

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School Mascot

Penguin

School Notes

At School For Independent Learners, courses are taught in the ultimate student centered format one teacher, one student.
Our one-to-one setting provides a tremendous opportunity for accelerated progress and self-directed learning.
Teachers tailor course content with respect to each student's interests, goals, and abilities.
We employ a philosophy of mastery learning to ensure that students master course material, at their own pace.

At School For Independent Learners, courses are taught in the ultimate student centered format one teacher, one student. Our one-to-one setting provides a tremendous opportunity for accelerated progress and self-directed learning. Teachers tailor course content with respect to each student's interests, goals, and abilities. We employ a philosophy of mastery learning to ensure that students master course material, at their own pace.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is School For Independent Learners's ranking?

School For Independent Learners ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Most AP courses offered.

When is the application deadline for School For Independent Learners?

The application deadline for School For Independent Learners is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is School For Independent Learners located?

School For Independent Learners is located in the North Los Altos neighborhood of Los Altos, CA.

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