Caring teachers, strong academics
Bay Area Mom · Mar 2026
5.0
Our daughter has thrived here. Teachers know each child by name and reading levels jumped within one semester.
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The Nueva School
6565 Skyline Blvd, Hillsborough, CA 94010·San Mateo County·Independent
4.8(121)
Overview
Renowned gifted school with a design-thinking curriculum.
Source: California Department of Education and verified parent reviews.
Academic snapshot
950
Enrollment
7:1
Student / teacher
4.8
Parent rating
$53k
Tuition (yr)
Programs
I-LabDesign ThinkingSocial-Emotional
Special education support
Limited special-education info on file. Contact the school directly to confirm services.
Talk to an AdvocateWhat parents love
- +Innovation
- +Gifted support
Things to consider
- –Tuition
- –Selective
Parent reviews
Great community
K-Dad · Feb 2026
4.0
PTA is active, communication is consistent. Pickup logistics can be chaotic but otherwise excellent.
Inclusive and responsive IEP team
SpEd Parent · Jan 2026
5.0
The resource team genuinely partners with families. Our IEP meetings feel collaborative, not adversarial.
Parent Q&A
How does the school handle homework load?+
Most teachers cap homework at grade-appropriate levels; honors classes assign more reading.
What's the transportation situation?+
School buses are available within district boundaries; many families carpool or walk.
How responsive is the office to parent emails?+
Parents report 24-48 hour turnaround on most requests during the school year.
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School data sourced from the California Department of Education (CDE). Parent ratings and reviews shown here are illustrative samples.