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The Nueva Middle School

6565 Skyline Blvd
Burlingame, CA 94010

www.nuevaschool.org

Nueva is an independent PreK12 school where gifted learners discover and develop their passions, and learn to make choices that positively and profoundly impact the world.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

Top Ranked CA School
School Type: School with Special Program Emphasis
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 960 students
Average class size: 15 students
Application Deadline: Jan. 10
Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

The Nueva Middle School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:

School Overview

School Type

School with Special Program Emphasis

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)
National Association of College Admissions Counselors
California Association of Independent Schools (CAIS)
National Association for the Gifted
California Association for the Gifted

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-12

Year Founded

1967

Summer School Offered

Yes

School Calendar

Link to School Calendar

Awards

Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2010

Student Body

Total Students

960 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

35%

State avg.: 51%

Students by Grade

The Nueva Middle School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

147 teachers

Student : Teacher Ratio

7:1

National avg.: 13:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

63%

Average Class Size

15 students

List of Courses Offered

Link to List of Courses

Average SAT score

1530

(Out of 1600)

Average ACT score

(Out of 36)

Matriculation DataMatric. Data

Link to Matriculation Data

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

Jan. 10

% on Financial Aid

20%

Admissions Director

Melanie León

Admissions Associate

Dunja Solari

Sports

Total Sports Offered

10 sports

Sports

Basketball, Cross Country, Diving, Flag Football, Golf, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball

School Notes

MISSION:
Our school community inspires passion for lifelong learning, fosters social and emotional acuity, and develops the imaginative mind.
VALUES:
A dynamic learning community
An environment of trust
Social-emotional acuity
Curiosity and creativity
Passion and excellence
Student agency

Source: Verified school update

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The Nueva Middle School is often viewed alongside schools like The Carey School by visitors of our site.

What sports does The Nueva Middle School offer?

The Nueva Middle School offers 10 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cross Country, Diving, Flag Football, Golf, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field and Volleyball. The Nueva Middle School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in California for most sports offered.

What is The Nueva Middle School's ranking?

The Nueva Middle School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Highest average SAT score, Highest average ACT score, Largest student body and Most sports offered.

When is the application deadline for The Nueva Middle School?

The application deadline for The Nueva Middle School is Jan. 10.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

Top Ranked CA School
School Type: School with Special Program Emphasis
Grades: Prekindergarten-12
Enrollment: 960 students
Average class size: 15 students
Application Deadline: Jan. 10
Source: Verified school update

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in San Mateo County, CA is $24,772 for elementary schools and $37,234 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in San Mateo County, CA is 71% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).