The Nueva School

The Nueva School, founded in 1967, is a nationally recognized independent school for gifted and talented learners, serving students from PreK through grade 12 on campuses in San Mateo and Hillsborough, California. Consistently ranked among the most innovative schools in the nation, Nueva pioneered the design thinking and social-emotional learning movements in K–12 education. The school offers the IB Diploma Programme and is WASC-accredited. Nueva serves approximately 800 students with an approach that integrates deep intellectual engagement, creativity, and interpersonal skills development. The school is renowned for its Innovation Lab (iLab), Entrepreneurship program, and nationally competitive academic teams in math olympiads, science competitions, and robotics. Located in the heart of Silicon Valley, Nueva benefits from partnerships with leading technology companies and research institutions. Graduates attend the nation's most selective universities, with a strong tradition of alumni in STEM fields, entrepreneurship, and the arts.