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The admissions process at Stanbridge

We're here to help you find the right fit for your child. Our team will guide you through each step of the admissions process, getting to know your child's unique strengths, challenges, and learning style to ensure Stanbridge feels like home.
As a fully accredited private K-12 school (CAIS and WASC) and California-certified Non-Public School, we welcome new students year-round. ​

​​Step 1: Submit Initial Inquiry
Complete our online inquiry form. Our Director of Admissions will contact you for an initial conversation and answer questions about our program.

Step 2: Apply Online
If Stanbridge seems like a good fit, complete the online application. Login details and requirements will be sent after your inquiry. Our Admissions Committee reviews all completed applications.

Step 3: Campus Tour & Student Shadow
Your family will be invited to tour campus and your student will shadow classes for two consecutive full days. Students are paired with peer ambassadors and participate in regular classes. Grades 4–12 may complete reading and math assessments.

Step 4: Admissions Decision
After the shadow visits, our Director of Admissions will share staff feedback and discuss next steps. Qualified students will receive an invitation to attend Stanbridge Academy if space is available. If a class is full, qualified students are placed in a wait pool and families are notified as soon as placement is available. Tuition is prorated based on your student's start date.

​Questions about tuition and financial aid? Learn more here.

Stanbridge Academy


School Hours

School Day hours
8:25 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Afterschool Program
3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Main Office hours
8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Contact Info

515 E. Poplar Ave.
San Mateo, CA 94401
Main Office: ​650.375.5860
[email protected]
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Employees/Trustees

• Inquire about Admission
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• Request a Transcript
Click below to login and access Stanbridge internal sites:
​• Stanbridge Staff site
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​Stanbridge Academy is fully accredited by the California Association of Independent Schools (CAIS)
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and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) through the 2025–2026 academic year.
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Stanbridge Academy admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. Stanbridge Academy does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of our educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.

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  • About Us
    • From the Head of School
    • Our Mission & Philosophy >
      • What makes Stanbridge unique
    • Our Students >
      • Dawson's Story (HS)
      • Tyler's Story (MidSch)
      • Bence's Story (Elem)
    • Our Alumni >
      • Laura's Story (Class of 2008)
      • Lana's Story (Class of 2011)
      • William's Story (Class of 2012)
      • Sarah's Story (Class of 2013)
    • Our Teachers
    • Our Admin & Support Staff
    • Our Trustees
  • Academics
    • Elementary (K–5)
    • Middle School (6–8)
    • High School (9–12)
  • Student Experience
    • PostSecondary Planning + Support
    • Experiential Learning
    • P.E. & Athletics
    • Visual & Performing Arts
    • Speech & Language
    • Social Emotional Learning
    • Counseling
    • Technology
    • Afterschool & Summer School
    • Student Leadership & Community Service
  • Admissions
    • The Admissions Process
    • Tuition & Financial Aid
    • Inquiry Form
    • NPS Placement
  • Resources
    • Contact Us
    • Bulldog Blog
    • Common Ground
    • SPA Spot
    • Parent Portal
  • Support Us
    • Donate Online
    • Ways to Give
    • Gala2025
    • Bulldog Wear
    • Other ways to give