Stanbridge Academy

515 East Poplar Avenue

San Mateo, CA 94401

14 Reviews

School District
Grade

K-12
Type

private

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Submitted by parent on June 02, 2023

Good school for people to come to.
Submitted by parent on September 14, 2018

My son has been at Stanbridge for five years and I've seen tremendous growth in him. He's confident, joyful and compassionate. The school continues to provide great support academically and emotionally and socially. The environment is very safe and nurturing. Class sizes are perfect with 6-8 kids per class. The teachers are devoted and the leadership is so thoughtful. The academics are also very serious yet flexible to adapt to the kids learning styles. The principal, Matt, has made some helpful improvements to the curriculum the last two years. I attended the back to school tonight and all of the parents were so impressed with the teachers, their academic objectives, the breadth of the content they will cover, how they will be grading, and priorities for the classroom.... They really took the time to carefully plan out the academics and are really preparing our kids for high school. I asked the math teacher how realistic would it be for him to teach all that content, and it was a lot and very deep, and he meticulously explained how he planned to break down each of the course materials into blocks and then into smaller blocks to make easier for the kids to understand. He got very specific and seem very confident. Though the academics are very serious, I do feel it's all grade appropriate and the teachers and support staff are experienced and flexible enough to make modifications to help the kids learn. I also love how all the kids have been transitioned into Chromebooks and Google Classroom. It gives us parents good insight into what the kids are learning in the classroom too.Stanbridge is a remarkable, one-of-a-kind school for those children that need a little extra or more support. Expect smaller classrooms, devoted teachers, and a very solid curriculum.
Submitted by parent on September 09, 2018

Stanbridge has been a huge game changer for my son. He started in 5th grade, and told me “I love this school - I don’t have to try to be anything but myself, and they like me!” This kind of statement is music to the ears of any parent of a child with learning differences. They all deserve to be included, honored, and have their unique gifts and talents identified and nurtured. This is truly a special school!!
Submitted by parent on September 08, 2018

This is my son's second year at Stanbridge and he will be graduating high school at the end of this year. I truly wish I had started him sooner. He is happy and has made friends.
Submitted by parent on September 06, 2018

My son has been at Stanbridge the past 4 years and has grown tremendously. It provides just the right environment him. At Stanbridge, each child is appreciated for their uniqueness and special talents which I very much appreciate!
Submitted by parent on September 05, 2018

We feel so fortunate to have found this very special school for our son. His public school experience was so isolating and lonely for him and we are convinced that Stanbridge has been a key ingredient in his development as a confident and self-assured individual. His self-esteem is high and we attribute that to the faculty who have always supported and encouraged him.
Submitted by parent on March 09, 2018

Excellent small school for kids with learning differences. Strong emphasis on social support as well as academics. There are so many social opportunities here that my son feels like he belongs!! He feels like he has friends and looks forward to going to school each day. He literally prefers school days to weekends and holidays.
Submitted by parent on May 04, 2016

Stanbridge is a place where every child is valued for who they are, not what they should be. My son is so happy to go to school each day.
Submitted by other on November 26, 2015

We have been with Stanbridge since 4th grade. Our child graduated from here. All you have to do is listen to a Senior speech given at graduation every year. Stanbridge gave him the confidence and the tools to be able to advocate for himself in the "real" world. If only Stanbridge were accessible to more students. Both students and parents gain so much from all that Stanbridge has to offer.
Submitted by parent on June 06, 2014

The best way to understand what Stanbridge does for a student is to go to a graduation. EACH senior speaks. The speech is generally comprised of 2 parts, before Stanbridge and entering Stanbridge. Before Stanbridge they rarely have friends. They are bullied. They are desparate for a way out. Entering Stanbridge, they are accepted, even from the first day when they are only visiting. They gather friends. Their outlook on life changes. As each year passes they become more self-assured, confidant, and when they are ready to leave, be it 8th grade or 12th or somewhere in the middle, they leave on THEIR terms. Stanbridge is not JUST a place of education. It becomes a life-changing, accepting you for who you are family. Stanbridge builds on the strengths you have and the ones you never thought possible. Stanbridge may be just the greatest little secret that we need to tell everyone about.
Submitted by parent on May 05, 2014

Our son started at Stanbridge late last year and while the commute is long it is well worth it. He has come on so much in such a short time and his confidence is grows by the day. This school is IMHO is a little gem. The Principal and staff are wonderful people it became very clear from the get go that they are experts in adoptive learning. We were also very impressed with the children whom we found polite and confident this continues to be the case. Can't say enough good things about this school.
Submitted by student on January 08, 2013

Stanbridge is a wonderful school. For me having a small school is a blessing because you have smaller classes and the teachers give you more one on one help. Another thing that I love about Stanbridge is that the teachers really understand how you learn and the way you learn and how to teach you in a way that you understand. Also they give accommodations that you might need in a class such as a calculator for math or a computer in English or extended time on tests or quizzes.
Submitted by parent on September 07, 2012

My son arrived at age 9 and attended Stanbridge for two years, his 4th and 5th grades. He then requested to go to public school where he acclimated and utilized all of the skills he'd been taught so well. I highly recommend the Stanbridge family and its wonderful leadership. My son is a living example of their success!
Submitted by parent on August 31, 2012

High School at Stanbridge Academy has been transformative for our daughter, who is intelligent and creative, but struggles with significant processing and socialization difficulties as the result of a brain tumor. For years it was impossible for her to keep up in school and friendships eluded her we spent an incredible amount of energy attempting to teach educators how to teach our daughter, a tough task because she struggles in a number of areas. Stanbridge really excels at teaching students who have a range of processing and social issues. The teachers and staff truly understand the impact of these kid s disabilities and Stanbridge s academic and social pragmatics programs reflect the teacher s training and commitment. Our senior has had a true, but safe and supported high school experience, including academics, participation in student government, dances and proms, and making friends. In our experience Stanbridge supports students to be all that they can be and then they tailor the program for the student as needed. Our daughter now has high school friends, is extremely proud to be earning straight A s, and is learning about transition to life after high school.