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Research-backed and purposefully designed
Our programs foster intellectual, physical, and social excellence at every stage.
Our Elementary program combines rigorous academics, creative expression, and real-world learning in a highly personalized, small group setting (5–6 students). Each child is supported by a dedicated Academic Advisor and a team of specialist teachers.
Our programs are designed to exceed the standards of the best private elementary schools in the San Francisco Bay Area, and our campus in San Mateo ensures academic excellence through individualized attention, small class sizes, and a culture that inspires lifelong curiosity and confidence.
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At Masterminds Academy, education for ages 6 to 11 is a journey of imagination, innovation, and excellence. Our award-winning enrichment programs—from STEM and leadership to the arts, athletics, and global awareness—set a new benchmark for what elementary education can be.
At Masterminds Academy, education for ages 6 to 11 is a journey of imagination, innovation, and excellence. Our award-winning enrichment programs—from STEM and leadership to the arts, athletics, and global awareness—set a new benchmark for what elementary education can be.
→ English language arts, math, science, and social studies.
→ Project-based interdisciplinary units aligned with Common Core and NGSS, significantly enhanced by Masterminds' proprietary methodologies.
→ Hands-on experimental science (labs, field kits, exploration).
→ Math taught through historical context, bar modeling, and Singapore Math methods—building deep conceptual understanding through visual, concrete-to-abstract reasoning.
→ Research, writing, public speaking, and critical thinking embedded throughout.
Students learn in groups of 5–6 under the guidance of a lead Academic Advisor and a faculty team of 6–7 subject-matter specialists. These include experts in core academics, enrichment subjects, physical development, and outdoor expeditions. This structure fosters close relationships, deep subject expertise, and highly personalized learning.
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 San Mateo, on the border with Hillsborough, 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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