The Nueva School
Website: https://www.nuevaschool.orgLocation: Hillsborough and San Mateo, CA School Type: Private Grades Served: PreK-12
School Profile
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Annual Tuition | $63,720 (grades 9-12) |
| Enrollment | ~900-1000 |
| Endowment / Total Funding | Has general endowment; raised $100M in campaign |
| Notable Donors / Investors | Board includes tech leaders: Jeff Huber, Carlos Guestrin |
Why They Stand Out for Tech Innovation
Pioneered K-12 design thinking and Innovation Labs (now model for schools worldwide); comprehensive engineering/CS from age 5; gifted learner focus in Silicon Valley
Technology and Innovation Programs
Pioneered PreK-12 design thinking program with IDEO and Stanford d.school; daily design thinking integration
Maker Spaces and Innovation Labs
Innovation Labs (I-Labs) makerspaces on both campuses for prototyping, making, engineering
AI, Robotics, and Computer Science
Robotics classes; computer science integrated in design thinking PreK-12; Invention Studio; AI discussions in conferences
Key Partnerships
IDEO, Stanford d.school, Northwestern University, GoBabyGo!, Peninsula Bridge
Leadership and Contacts
| Role | Name / Contact |
|---|---|
| Head of School / CEO | Lee Fertig |
| Technology / Innovation Director | Angi Chau (I-Lab Director & CS Teacher); Ed Chen (Director of Technology) |
| Admissions Email | admissions@mleon@nuevaschool.org |
| Main Phone | (650) 350-4600 |
Sources
Official Website, Wikipedia, Niche, Leadership Page, I-Lab Page, Faculty Directory, College Transitions