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Welcome to Masterminds
Accelerated academics. Holistic development. Real-world learning.
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— expert-led learning in ultra-small classes of just 5–6, built for an AI-driven and rapidly shifting world.
Masterminds Academy is an award-winning, neuroscience-driven, premier private micro-school in Los Altos (transportation available across the San Francisco Bay Area). We serve Pre-K through Grade 8 by replacing the traditional "factory" classroom model with high-impact learning pods of 5–6 students each. This precision-led environment blends academic excellence with science-based, real-world learning to ensure your child is prepared for a shifting, AI-driven future.
With our ultra-small groups, think students performing two or more years ahead of traditional benchmarks found at top-rated private schools in the Bay Area. Our curriculum ensures learners master real-world skills and applied problem-solving through expert-led instruction that prioritizes cognitive flexibility and adaptability.
We guarantee your child will flourish through a bespoke, intentional education that delivers total holistic development—intellectual, physical, and emotional—entirely within the school day. We integrate trilingual immersion (English, Spanish, French, and Mandarin) and world-class enrichment, such as Suzuki violin and gymnastics, directly into our framework.
The Difference Isn’t Prestige. It’s Architecture of Learning.
— Masterminds vs. Other "Top" Schools
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— Research Collaboration with the Wharton Neuroscience Initiative
Our collaboration with the Wharton Neuroscience Initiative strengthens the scientific foundation of the Masterminds model, aligning education with how the brain develops creativity, intelligence, and adaptability.
- At Masterminds, learning isn’t just inspired by science, it’s grounded in it.
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We integrate neuroscience with over 60 years of child development research to create an evidence-based, effective learning environment.
The ATHENA+ Framework is designed to develop intellectual, physical, and social excellence through a purposeful blend of core academics, enrichment, and life skills.
At Masterminds, academics and life skills go hand in hand. Our interdisciplinary approach ensures students connect knowledge across subjects, apply it in real-world contexts, and develop the curiosity, confidence, and critical thinking to lead in an ever-changing world. This is why our students typically perform 2–3 years ahead of their peers.
At Masterminds, learning is never one-size-fits-all. Every classroom experience is personal, immersive, and deeply human, where authentic understanding replaces rote memorization.
Our educators design bespoke learning pathways that evolve with each child’s pace, strengths, and passions, using continuous assessment and attentive observation to ensure every learner grows with confidence, purpose, and joy.
Our teachers are far more than educators — they are highly accomplished subject-matter experts, trusted confidants, and lifelong mentors who understand each child’s individuality.
Through deep, personal relationships with students and their families, they create an environment of emotional safety, intellectual challenge, and genuine connection.
This foundation of trust inspires confidence, curiosity, and a lifelong love of learning — ensuring every child feels seen, supported, and empowered to reach their fullest potential.
We integrate neuroscience with over 60 years of child development research to create an evidence-based, effective learning environment.
The ATHENA+ Framework is designed to develop intellectual, physical, and social excellence through a purposeful blend of core academics, enrichment, and life skills.
At Masterminds, academics and life skills go hand in hand. Our interdisciplinary approach ensures students connect knowledge across subjects, apply it in real-world contexts, and develop the curiosity, confidence, and critical thinking to lead in an ever-changing world. This is why our students typically perform 2–3 years ahead of their peers.
At Masterminds, learning is never one-size-fits-all. Every classroom experience is personal, immersive, and deeply human, where authentic understanding replaces rote memorization.
Our educators design bespoke learning pathways that evolve with each child’s pace, strengths, and passions, using continuous assessment and attentive observation to ensure every learner grows with confidence, purpose, and joy.
Our teachers are far more than educators — they are highly accomplished subject-matter experts, trusted confidants, and lifelong mentors who understand each child’s individuality.
Through deep, personal relationships with students and their families, they create an environment of emotional safety, intellectual challenge, and genuine connection.
This foundation of trust inspires confidence, curiosity, and a lifelong love of learning — ensuring every child feels seen, supported, and empowered to reach their fullest potential.
Cultivating the foundational neural pathways for literacy, logic, and lifelong intellectual curiosity—while fostering holistic intellectual, physical, and social development that shapes confident, well-rounded minds.
An accelerated curriculum focused on deep conceptual mastery and the application of cross-disciplinary knowledge.
Fostering intellectual autonomy through academic rigor, leadership development, and real-world entrepreneurship challenges.
The Contrast: Most top schools still rely on a 150-year-old "factory model" of education. Masterminds replaces rigid standardization with a 6:1 student-teacher ratio and real-time adaptation.
The Masterminds Advantage (Powered by EMACS): Our proprietary AI support system empowers our educators to deliver:
→ Real-Time Engagement: We monitor interest levels at all times to ensure learning is a high-energy, joyful experience.
→ Instant Adaptation: Our model uses real-time insights to adapt the curriculum's pace and complexity to your child's unique growth trajectory.
→ Intuitive Teaching: EMACS enhances human interaction, allowing teachers to remain entirely student-centered and responsive.
The Outcome: Learning at Masterminds is not just rigorous, it is engaging and fun. We ensure your child performs two or more years ahead without the burnout of traditional, high-pressure environments.
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Masterminds offers premium door-to-door transportation for families in Palo Alto, Atherton, Hillsborough, Menlo Park, San Mateo, Portola Valley, and surrounding areas—ensuring your child’s learning journey is seamless from the moment they leave home.
of parents cite personalized learning as their top priority.
of students are identified as gifted in multiple domains after just three years in our Early Years Program.
years ahead — students frequently outperform traditional curriculum benchmarks.
From personalized academics to daily enrichment, follow a student’s journey through a week of rigorous learning, joyful movement, and real-world exploration.
This video offers a vivid window into how our unique model comes together — showing not just what we teach, but how children experience it every day.
"What’s been missing is a model that combines rigor with soul. That’s what sets Masterminds apart."
Discover how Masterminds can transform your child’s learning journey. Book a tour or apply now to secure a place at one of our pioneering campuses in Los Altos—and experience how we redefine the best in private education.
At Masterminds, our global faculty members go beyond teaching — they nurture, mentor, and inspire for life
Masterminds brings an internationally acclaimed, award-winning educational model to the Bay Area — one recognized for its innovation, academic mastery, and holistic child development.
Founded in Dubai, Masterminds has been recognized as the Best Early Education Provider for nine consecutive years. With micro-school campuses launching across the U.S. and Europe, families can now access a truly global educational journey.
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Masterminds is redefining what education in the San Francisco Bay Area can be. Nestled in the heart of Los Altos, our micro-school combines rigorous academics, daily enrichment, and real-world learning in small groups of 5–6 students. Grounded in decades of educational research and global expertise, we prepare children not just for school—but for life.
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Preschool: 8:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Pre-K: 8:00 AM – 1:30 PM
KG1 & KG2: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Grade 1 – Grade 8: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
After-School Clubs: until 4:00 PM
After-School Supervision: until 5:00 PM
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