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Synapse School

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Menlo Park, CA · 1–11

Last verified August 20, 2026

3375 Edison Way, 94025 · (650) 468-2204

www.synapseschool.org

Enrollment

321

Student:teacher

5:1

Published tuition

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Application fee

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Head of school

Jim Eagen

Head of School

Jim Eagen has been leading Synapse School as Head of School for over 10 years, focusing on innovative program design, staff development, and school culture. He brings over 25 years of experience in education, with a background in teaching, coaching, and administration.

Curriculum & special classes

Synapse inspires learning through hands-on, project-based learning utilizing its HEARTS curriculum framework and brain-based research. Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) is a foundational pillar, integrated into the TK-8 curriculum, teaching students 8 competencies of the EQ model.

Social-Emotional Learning (SEL)
Brainwave Learning Center
Makerspace
Change Makers
8th Grade Exit Tickets

Financial aid

Synapse School offers financial aid, and information is available through their 'Affording Synapse' section, with Jennifer Wences as the Communications & Financial Aid Associate.

Before & after school care

Before school

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After school

After Care is available daily from dismissal (3:15/3:30/2:30pm depending on grade/day) to 6:00pm. Students have access to activities, toys, games, books, crafts, snack time, homework time, and outdoor play. After School Programs are trimester-long, extracurricular classes held between dismissal and 5:30pm, typically once a week, often taught by outside vendors.

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Admissions

Synapse School offers admissions for Transitional Kindergarten through 8th grade. The process involves contacting the admissions team and using the Ravenna online application system.

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