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What it is
A private school where two hours of personalized, software-led academics each morning free up afternoons for hands-on workshops
Who it's for
Self-directed learners, K–8 (K–10 in SF), who are ready to move at their own pace
What it costs
$75,000 a year (SF, Palo Alto) · $65,000 (Piedmont), as listed by Alpha School, August 2026
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Is it a fit?
Alpha School Palo Alto, 4260 El Camino Real.
A great fit if
Your child is self-directed and ready to move faster than a six-hour classroom allows, and you want a small, modern school where afternoons go to real-world skills.
What parents mention
Kids who used to dread school asking to go during the holidays, math and reading moving faster than at their old schools, and one afternoon program in place of two or three separate pickups.
Considering Alpha School?
Book a campus tour or start an application · San Francisco, Palo Alto, Piedmont
💡 Worth Knowing
- Ratios & Class Size: Alpha maintains a highly competitive 1:5–6 student-to-guide ratio. Individual micro-school cohorts are strictly capped at 25 students per class.
- Campus Afternoon Variance: Morning software learning is consistent, but afternoon programs (climbing, biking, public speaking) are run by local guides and third-party vendors, meaning activities vary by campus location.
- Admissions & Track Record: Launched locally in 2024, Alpha's very first high school cohort entered college this fall. Feedback profiles combine insights from local families and established out-of-state campuses.
- Campus Afternoon Variance: Morning software learning is consistent, but afternoon programs (climbing, biking, public speaking) are run by local guides and third-party vendors, meaning activities vary by campus location.
- Admissions & Track Record: Launched locally in 2024, Alpha's very first high school cohort entered college this fall. Feedback profiles combine insights from local families and established out-of-state campuses.
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