The Nueva School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
San Mateo, CA
131 E 28th Ave, San Mateo, CA 94403
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B+Class size
- ACollege-going
- BYears serving families
- A+Diversity
What stands out
- The largest independent school in San Mateo
- 99% of graduates go to four-year colleges
- Small classes: about 7 students per teacher
- One school from pre-K through 12th grade
In San Mateo, California, The Nueva School is an independent private school for students from pre-K through 12th grade. About 950 students attend, with roughly 7 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 14% since 2017–18. The school reports that about 99% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. The school day runs about 6.5 hours, 175 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–12
- Students
- 950
- Teachers
- 133.5 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 7.1
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 477 girls, 473 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Special program emphasis
- School day
- About 6.5 hours
- School year
- 175 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 99% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 91% of independent schools in California.
- Compared with 156 independent schools in California.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2017–18.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- A state or regional independent school association
Questions to ask on a tour
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- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about The Nueva School
What grades does The Nueva School serve?
The Nueva School serves grades Pre-K–12.
How many students attend The Nueva School?
About 950 students, with 7 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at The Nueva School?
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