San Francisco, CA · 1–11
Last verified August 20, 2026
3250 18th St., 94110 · (415) 551-0000
Enrollment
194
Student:teacher
4:1
Published tuition
$12,380–$50,550
Application fee
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Tuition by division
| Division | Grades | Annual tuition | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preschool / Pre-K2026-2027 | Preschool Half Day (until 1:00 p.m.) 2-Day Schedule | $12,700 | Silicon Valley Campus, Lunch and Morning Snack Included |
| Preschool / Pre-K2026-2027 | Preschool Full Day (until 5:30 p.m.) 2-Day Schedule | $18,125 | Silicon Valley Campus, Lunch and Morning & Afternoon Snacks Included |
| Preschool / Pre-K2026-2027 | Preschool Half Day (until 1:00 p.m.) 3-Day Schedule | $18,325 | Silicon Valley Campus, Lunch and Morning Snack Included |
| Preschool / Pre-K2026-2027 | Preschool Full Day (until 5:30 p.m.) 3-Day Schedule | $26,185 | Silicon Valley Campus, Lunch and Morning & Afternoon Snacks Included |
| Preschool / Pre-K2026-2027 | Preschool Half Day (until 1:00 p.m.) 5-Day Schedule | $37,815 | San Francisco Campus, Lunch and Morning Snack Included |
| Preschool / Pre-K2026-2027 | Preschool Full Day (until 5:30 p.m.) 5-Day Schedule | $47,300 | San Francisco Campus, Lunch and Morning & Afternoon Snacks Included |
| Elementary2026-2027 | Elementary (Grades K-5) | $48,850 | San Francisco Campus, Lunch Included |
| Middle school2026-2027 | Middle School (Grades 6-8) | $50,550 | San Francisco Campus, Lunch Included |
Head of school
Valentina Imbeni
Head of School, Valentina Imbeni, PhD.
Dr. Valentina Imbeni is the Head of School. She has spoken to La Repubblica and can be contacted via email through K-8 Administration.
Curriculum & special classes
La Scuola uniquely blends the Reggio Emilia Approach, the International Baccalaureate (IB-PYP, IB-MYP), and language immersion (Italian and Spanish). The curriculum emphasizes grounded academics, exuberant exploration, and multilingual expression, guiding students to become leaders of their own learning.
Financial aid
La Scuola offers a sliding scale tuition program, currently used by 30% of families, based on demonstrated financial need and the availability of funds. Families apply through the Clarity Application, which assesses assets, income, expenses, and debts.
Before & after school care
Before school
Mission Campus: Wednesday morning care from 8:00 – 9:00 a.m. with prior registration.
After school
Mission Campus: Monday to Friday from 3:00 pm to 6:00 p.m. Silicon Valley Campus: Monday-Fridays from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Both campuses also offer enrichment programs for fall, winter, and spring seasons.
Cost
Mission Campus: 5 days/week: $6,500; 3 days/week: $4,600; Daily drop-in: $50/day. Silicon Valley Campus: 5 days/week: $4,600; 3 days/week: $3,475; Daily drop-in: $40/day. Sliding scale tuition discount applies to 3-day or 5-day options, but not drop-in.
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Admissions
The admissions process for the 2026-2027 school year opens August 17, 2026, with event registration and application access. Families attend tours, events, and parent/guardian meetings between September 2026 and February 2027, and students participate in school visit days. Decision letters are sent in March 2027.
Apply by
January 15, 2027 (for prospective families)
Acceptance rate
Not listed
Application fee
Not listed
What they ask for: Application, Parent/Guardian Meeting, Student School Visit Day (for all grades); Confidential Student Evaluation (K-8); Report cards from current and past two school years (Grades 1-8); Math and English assessment (Grades 6-8).
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