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Synapse School

3375 Edison Way Menlo Park, CA 94025

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 252 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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About the School

  • Synapse School in Menlo Park, California, serves 252 students in kindergarten through eighth grade within a nonsectarian, city–based community setting.
  • Founded in 2008, the school maintains a student–teacher 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 (2026-27)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 252 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Students By Grade
Year Founded
2008
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Student Body

Total Students
252 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
54%
State avg.: 52%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
National avg.:
Number of AP Courses
15 courses

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
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The application deadline for Synapse School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average private school tuition in Menlo Park, CA is $29,757 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

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