Silicon Valley International School (Top Ranked 糖心原创 for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked CA School
School Type: Special Program Emphasis
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 843 students
Yearly Tuition: $49,130
Acceptance rate: 13%
Average class size: 7 students
Application Deadline: Jan. 13
Source: 鉁�Verified school update

School Rankings

Silicon Valley International School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:

School Facts

School Type

School with Special Program Emphasis

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Silicon Valley International School
Nursery	53
Pre-K	93
Kind	88
1	87
2	77
3	76
4	65
5	55
6	44
7	65
8	51
9	28
10	27
11	22
12	12

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Dual Language Immersion Program

Yes

Secondary Immersion Language

Other

Year Founded

1979

School Calendar

Last Day of School

Wed. Jun 9, 2027

Student Body

Total Students

843 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

60%

State avg.: 52%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

127 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

7:1

National avg.:

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

80%

Average Class Size

7 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association for Bilingual Education (NABE)
Council of Bilingual Education (PVSR legacy category)
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
International Baccalaureate World School (IB)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

Jan. 13

Yearly Tuition Cost

$49,130

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Acceptance Rate

13%

National avg.: 85%

Admissions Director

Jennifer Tyler

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Sports

Total Sports Offered

10 sports

Sports

BasketballCheering

Cross CountryE-sports

Flag FootballGolf

SoccerTennis

Ultimate FrisbeeVolleyball

School Mascot

Dragons

School Notes

MISSION - Silicon Valley International School's focus on inquiry and bilingualism empowers young minds to embrace complexity, think critically from multiple perspectives, anddemonstrate integrity and sensitivity across cultures.
Silicon Valley International School offers a dynamic bilingual education that isn`t just about becoming fluent in two languages. More importantly, it is about learning through language.
Every day, students immerse themselves in a rich multilingual and multicultural environment and develop the cultural literacy and communication skills they will inevitably need to thrive in an international setting.
Inquiry-based learning is an approach to education in which students are fully engaged by asking questions, reaching for answers, making bigger-picture connections, reflecting on learning,and taking action.
Teachers in INTL's International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years and Middle Years Programme facilitate the understanding of specific content and skills outlined in our curricula, but in ways that allow students to connect, be curious about, and build theirown understanding of the content and skills through a deeper grasp of concepts.
This unique educational approach prepares students for therigor and demands of the world-renowned IB Diploma Programme taught in 11th and 12th Grades.
Silicon Valley International School strives to create anurturing environment in which students are encouraged to reach their full potential.
Guided by the International Baccalaureate Learner Profile, social-emotional learning is woven into the fabric of the curriculum as well as taught explicitly.

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Silicon Valley International School cost?

Silicon Valley International School's tuition is approximately $49,130 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of Silicon Valley International School?

The acceptance rate of Silicon Valley International School is 13%, which is lower than the national average of 83%. Silicon Valley International School's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in California with low acceptance rates.

What sports does Silicon Valley International School offer?

Silicon Valley International School offers 10 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, E-sports, Flag Football, Golf, Soccer, Tennis, Ultimate Frisbee and Volleyball. Silicon Valley International School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in California for most sports offered.

What is Silicon Valley International School's ranking?

Silicon Valley International School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Lowest average acceptance rates, Largest student body and Most sports offered.

When is the application deadline for Silicon Valley International School?

The application deadline for Silicon Valley International School is Jan. 13.

School Reviews

5.00 out of 5 (2 reviews)

5 4/22/2021

this school has made me a lot smarter and I am very grateful I got to go there, 5 stars

- Posted by Student/Alumni - Cha Ning Chi

5 5/17/2016

Both of my kids go here and are achieving an amazing education. In addition to robust academics, there is a strong arts and music program. The teachers and administrative staff are smart, caring and involved. We are very happy with our children's critical thinking, problem solving and language skills - ISTP is preparing them to to participate in a worldwide economy. It's a great school.

- Posted by Parent - carbo

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The average private school tuition in Palo Alto, CA is $41,387 for elementary schools and $48,451 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Palo Alto, CA is 61% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).