Up Academy
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–6
San Mateo, CA
151 W 20th Ave, San Mateo, CA 94403
Overall grade: A
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A+Class size
- BYears serving families
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 98% of independent schools in California
In San Mateo, California, Up Academy is an independent private school for students from pre-K through 6th grade. About 21 students attend, with roughly 3 students per teacher, smaller classes than 98% of independent elementary schools in California. Enrollment is up about 110% since 2019–20. The school day runs about 6.5 hours, 168 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–6
- Students
- 21
- Teachers
- 7.5 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 2.8
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 4 girls, 17 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Special program emphasis
- School day
- About 6.5 hours
- School year
- 168 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 98% of independent elementary schools in California (3 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 90% of independent elementary schools in California.
- Compared with 280 independent elementary schools in California.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2019–20.
Students by grade
Student body
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- 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 Up Academy
What grades does Up Academy serve?
Up Academy serves grades Pre-K–6.
How many students attend Up Academy?
About 21 students, with 3 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Up Academy?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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