Welcome to Alta Vista School We provide a dynamic, inquiry-driven education for grades Junior Kindergarten to Grade 8 that integrates Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts, and Mathematics(STEAM) through hands-on, project-based learning. Our approach balances academic rigor, creativity, and social-emotional growth—empowering students to thrive in school and beyond.

Since opening our doors in 2010, Alta Vista has grown into a vibrant community of 300 students who engage with the world as curious investigators, thoughtful communicators, compassionate collaborators, and innovative change-makers.

Our campuses are designed for exploration and discovery. Classrooms open into studios, labs, and outdoor spaces where children learn by doing—building circuits, coding robots, rehearsing plays, planting gardens, and presenting their research. At every stage, students are encouraged to wonder, to question, and to imagine what the world could become.

Guided by our core values of curiosity, creativity, integrity, resilience, and responsibility, we foster a lifelong love of learning at Alta Vista. Academic success is just the beginning. Our students also develop empathy, critical thinking, leadership, and a sense of ethical responsibility—the essential tools to navigate complexity and make a positive impact in their communities and the world.

As a school located in the heart of San Francisco, Alta Vista reflects the city’s spirit of innovation, inclusivity, and global connection. Here, we prepare students not only for the challenges of the future but also for the joy of discovering their place within it.

Discover how curiosity takes flight at Alta Vista.
Visit altavistasf.org or contact our Admission Office at [email protected].

Accreditation & Memberships:

• California Association of Independent Schools (CAIS)
• National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
• NEMNET Minority Recruitment
• People of Color in Independent Schools (POCIS)

Admission Deadline: January 9, 2026

Annual Tuition:  $43,989 Tuition assistance available.

Courses & Services Offered:

• STEAM-based, hands-on experiential learning.
• A kind and nurturing environment
• Small class sizes with two lead teachers per classroom
• Strong Social Emotional Learning program
• Diversity Equity and Inclusion program
• Dedicated Academic and SEL support staff, including Learning Specialists, Dean of Students, and School Counselors.
• High School Placement Counseling
• Parent Education Opportunities
• Extended Care
• Hot Lunch