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Families in Hillsborough seeking a research-driven, world-class education find their ideal partner in Masterminds Academy. Ideally situated at the Hillsborough–San Mateo border, our private micro-school offers a transformative approach to learning for preschool, elementary, and middle school students. We combine a neuroscience-backed curriculum with personalized mentorship in exceptionally small groups of 5-6, ensuring your child develops the confidence, character, and intellect to thrive.
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At Masterminds, we provide a truly personalized education built on a foundation of proven neuroscience. Our approach goes far beyond traditional schooling, ensuring every child learns in the way their brain is uniquely wired to grow. Hillsborough children will now experience a more forward-thinking, research-driven model of learning—one that nurtures cognitive development, emotional intelligence, creativity, and long-term academic strength.
Key Pillars of Our Approach
Many discerning families in Hillsborough choose Masterminds Academy for its boutique, research-driven environment —a rare alternative to the scale and rigidity of traditional schools. Within our micro-school setting, every child is known, understood, and guided through a deeply personalized learning journey that cultivates both intellect and character.
Rooted in a community that prizes excellence, innovation, and authenticity, Masterminds empowers students to think critically, explore fearlessly, and lead confidently. Our programs are designed to develop the depth, curiosity, and mastery that prepare children to excel in the most selective high schools and thrive on a global stage.
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We deliver Early Years, Elementary, and Middle School programs that provide Hillsborough children with an unmatched, research-driven educational experience—cultivating exceptional growth from the very start.
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.
Students from Masterminds consistently perform 2 -3 years ahead of traditional benchmarks, developing a deep and lasting passion for learning. Hear directly from our families.
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.
Masterminds brings an internationally acclaimed, award-winning educational model to Hillsborough—one recognized for its innovation, academic mastery, and holistic child development.
Our proven philosophy has earned the trust of families worldwide. Now, Hillsborough parents can access the same research-driven, world-class standard of education.
"What’s been missing is a model that combines rigor with soul. That’s what sets Masterminds apart."
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, Hillsborough families can now access a truly global educational journey.
To make each day effortless for our families, we also provide a premium door-to-door transportation service, ensuring that the Masterminds experience begins and ends with comfort, care, and convenience.
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Unlock Your Child’s Full Potential.
Join the Hillsborough families who have chosen Masterminds Academy for a world-class, personalized education that blends science, purpose, and human connection.
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