Saint Andrew's Admission Brochure

The mission of Saint Andrew’s
Episcopal School is to offer an enriched
curriculum within the tradition and
values of the Episcopal Church. We
aim to educate the whole student,
developing as fully as possible the
intellectual, spiritual, physical, and
social capacities of each student.

What Does a
Wholehearted
Education
Look Like?
PK-8 Educational Philosophy
Our approach to education is complete, balanced,
and inspiring. We are committed to cultivating
student happiness, academic achievement, and
character, ensuring that our graduates are exceptional
individuals, well-prepared to thrive in high school,
college, and beyond.
Our Pre-K-Grade 8
curriculum focuses on
these formative years
and allows students
to take risks, explore
their interests, and
become their authentic
selves. The curriculum
is thoughtfully
designed to support
the whole child—
academically, socially,
and emotionally—at
every stage. Graduates
emerge as self-aware
learners, well-prepared
to choose a high school
that aligns with their
strengths and goals.

Who We Are
At-a-glance:
Founded in 1961, with a current enrollment of 430+ students in grades PreK-8
Lower School:
• PK: At-a-glance:
One class up to 20 students
Founded in 1961, with a current enrollment of 430+ students in grades PreK-8
• TK: One class up to 15 students
• K: Lower Two classes School: up to 20 students each
• Grades • PK: One 1-4: class Two up classes to 20 students per grade up to 20 students each
• Grade • TK: One 5: Three class up classes to 15 students per grade up to 18 students each
• K: Two classes up to 20 students each
Middle • Grades School: 1-4: Two classes per grade up to 20 students each
Grades
• Grade
6-8:
5:
Each
Three
grade
classes
has
per
up
grade
to 60
up
students.
to 18 students
Students
each
are assigned to an
annual grade-level advisory of up to 15 students, led by a faculty member from
Middle School:
that
Grades
grade
6-8:
level
Each grade has up to 60 students. Students are assigned to an
annual grade-level advisory of up to 15 students, led by a faculty member from
Location:
that grade level
Centrally located in Saratoga, serving families throughout Silicon Valley
Location:
Campus:
Centrally located in Saratoga, serving families throughout Silicon Valley
Beautiful 10-acre campus complete with gym, library, science labs, art and
Campus:
music studios, tech garage, outdoor woodland trail, wildlife habitat, and
Beautiful 10-acre campus complete with gym, library, science labs, art and
regulation-size music studios, athletic tech garage, fields outdoor woodland trail, wildlife habitat, and
regulation-size athletic fields
Personal Attention:
10:1 Personal student-to-teaching Attention: faculty ratio with an average size of 18 students per
classroom 10:1 student-to-teaching faculty ratio with an average size of 18 students per
classroom
Experiential Learning:
Experiential Learning:
30+ 30+ student student field field trips trips each each year year (3-4 (3-4 per per grade grade level) level) with with overnight overnight trips trips
starting starting in in Grade 4
only 8% of all US preschools are NAEYC accredited
only 8% of all US preschools are NAEYC accredited

What We Offer
Complete Curriculum
Rigorous academics, with an
emphasis on social-emotional
learning, service, social justice,
collaboration, and self-advocacy
Clubs
More than 14 clubs and organizations,
including Competitive Robotics,
Marketing, Minecraft, Drone, Service,
Writing, Garden, and Running Club, and
Student Leadership: Student Ambassador
Program and Student Council
Specialty Classes
Specialty Classes in Art, Library,
Music, PE, Science Lab, Spanish,
Technology, and World Religions,
taught by expert faculty for all
students, PreK-Grade 8
Extended Care/
Summer Camp
Before and after-school care is included in
tuition, led by our full-time Extended Day
faculty. Summer Camp on campus with a
range of programs and a day camp option
Academic Excellence
Visual and
Performing Arts
Art Show, Lower School and Middle
School Choir, Symphonic Band, Jazz
and Pop Ensemble, Spring Musical,
Spring Music Concert, Class Plays,
and Variety Show
After-School Enrichment
Numerous after-school enrichment
classes offered on a quarterly basis, with
recent options including Chess, Coding,
Drama, Debate, Engineering, Piano,
and Violin
Athletics
Competitive basketball, flag football,
soccer, and volleyball, for students
in Grades 5-8

Our School Community
Expert Teachers
Remarkable Diversity
languages
spoken at home
100%
of faculty participate
in annual professional
development
zip codes
represented
Episcopal Identity
with a focus on service, character
development, and social justice
Family Engagement
parent association
events each year
Active and
engaged alumnae
organization
After Saint Andrew’s
SAES Class of 2021
See where our alumni are going to college!

The Saint Andrew’s Fund
Through this yearly giving opportunity, Saint Andrew’s families, faculty,
and community support the school’s annual needs that are not included
in the budget, as well as the Flexible Tuition Program. Gifts to this fund
directly support the current year’s operating budget, providing critical
resources that are put to work immediately.
Flexible Tuition
A Saint Andrew’s education is an investment in your
student’s achievement, character, and happiness. An
investment that we recognize is significant.
Through our Flexible Tuition Program, every family pays tuition according to
their capacity, based on their complete financial profile, making Saint Andrew’s
Episcopal School’s independent education accessible for students of all economic
backgrounds. Families participating in the Flexible Tuition program represent over
20 zip codes in the San Jose/South Bay and Peninsula.
The Highest Tuition Rates
For The 2025-26 School Year
Pre-Kindergarten Tuition
Transitional Kindergarten Tuition
Kindergarten - Fifth Grade Tuition
$33,960
$35,500
$39,140
Sixth - Eighth Grade Tution
$39,990
Our Wholehearted
Commitment
As a school rooted in kindness since 1961, Saint Andrew’s is committed to
cultivating an equitable and inclusive environment that recognizes the value
of each individual. Offering Flexible Tuition is foundational to providing our
complete, balanced, and inspiring educational experience to a truly diverse group
of students who will thrive in our program. We seek families who connect with our
mission and vision, regardless of a family’s ability to pay the highest rate of tuition.

Sample Pre-K/TK Schedule
Sample Pre-K/TK Schedule
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
Sample Kindergarten Schedule
Sample Kindergarten Schedule
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
8:15 -9:00 AM
Guided Exploration
Morning Meeting
Guided Exploration
Morning Meeting
Guided Exploration
Morning Meeting
Guided Exploration
Morning Meeting
Guided Exploration
Morning Meeting
8:15-8:30 AM Morning Meeting
Morning Meeting
Morning Meeting
9:00 -9:15 AM
Healthy Snack
and Social Time
Healthy Snack
and Social Time
Healthy Snack
and Social Time
Healthy Snack
and Social Time
Healthy Snack
and Social Time
8:30-8:45 AM Number Corner
Lower School
Chapel
Number Corner
Math
All School
Chapel
Number Corner
9:15 -9:45 AM Library Music
Social Emotional
Learning
Spanish
Social Emotional
Learning
8:45-9:35 AM
9:35-9:45 AM
Math
Morning Meeting
Number Corner
Math
PE
Morning Meeting
Number Corner
Math
Math
9:45-10:15 AM Active Play and Movement - Recess
9:45-10:15 AM Recess
10:15-10:45 AM
Hands On Learning
Centers
Hands On Learning
Centers
Hands On Learning
Centers
Hands On Learning
Centers
Hands On Learning
Centers
10:15-11:00 AM Writer’s Workshop Music
Word Dictation
Music
Spanish
10:45 -11:15 AM Science Hands On Learning Hands On Learning
Centers
Centers
Hands On Learning
Centers
Hands On Learning
Centers
11:00-11:45 AM Spanish Reader’s Workshop Math Reader’s Workshop Reader’s Workshop
11:15 -11:45 AM Art Hands On Learning
Religion Hands On Learning
PE
Centers
Centers
11:45-12:30 PM Lunch and Outdoor Play
11:45 -12:45 PM Lunch and Outdoor Play
12:30-12:45 PM Quiet Time
12:45 -1:30 PM Quiet Rest and Recharge
12:45-1:30 PM Library Science Writer’s Workshop PE
Social Emotional
Learning
1:30 -2:00 PM
Reflection
Small Group Learning
Reflection
Small Group Learning
Reflection
Small Group Learning
Reflection
Small Group Learning
Reflection
Small Group Learning
1:30-2:15 PM
Phonics
Social Studies
Religion Writer’s Workshop Art
2:00 -2:30 PM
Student Led
Centers & Free
Choice Exploration
Student Led
Centers & Free
Choice Exploration
Student Led
Centers & Free
Choice Exploration
Student Led
Centers & Free
Choice Exploration
Student Led
Centers & Free
Choice Exploration
2:30 -2:45 PM Closing Circle Closing Circle Closing Circle Closing Circle Closing Circle
2:15-2:45 PM
Literacy Centers
Phonemic
Awareness
Closing Circle
Phonemic
Awareness
Closing Circle
Social Studies
Phonemic Awareness
Closing Circle
Phonics Review
Phonemic
Awareness
Closing Circle
Social Studies
Phonemic
Awareness
Closing Circle

Sample First-Fifth
Grade Schedule
Sample First-Fifth Grade Schedule
Sample Sixth-Eighth
Grade Schedule
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY
8:15-8:45 AM Morning Meeting
Lower School
Chapel
Morning Meeting
All School
Chapel
Morning Meeting
Advisory
8:15 - 8:35 AM
Advisory
8:15 - 8:35 AM
Middle School
Chapel
8:15 - 8:45 AM
All School
Chapel
8:15 - 8:45 AM
Advisory
8:15 - 8:35 AM
Morning Meeting
Reader’s Workshop
Morning Meeting
Writer’s Workshop
Spanish
8:40 - 9:25 AM
Art
8:40 - 9:25 AM
Advisory
8:50 - 9:00 AM
Advisory
8:50 - 9:00 AM
Physical
Education
8:40 - 9:25 AM
8:45-9:45 AM Math
Religion
Language Arts
Math
9:45-10:15 AM Recess
Math
Physical
Education
9:30 - 10:10 AM
Social Studies
9:30 - 10:10 AM
English
9:05 - 10:10 AM
Science
9:05 - 10:10 AM
Religion
9:30 - 10:10 AM
Recess
Recess
Recess
Recess
Recess
10:15-11:00 AM Writer’s Workshop Spanish Math Spanish
10:10 - 10:25 AM
10:10- 10:25 AM
10:10 - 10:25 AM
10:10 - 10:25 AM
10:10 - 10:25 AM
11:00-11:45 AM Language Arts Math
Social Emotional
Learning
Writer’s Workshop
Math
Mathematics
10:30 - 11:15 AM
English
10:30 -11:15 AM
Social Studies
10:30 - 11:35 AM
Spanish
10:30 -11:35 AM
Social Studies
10:30 - 11:15 AM
11:45-12:30 PM Lunch
Science
11:20 - 12:00 PM
Physical
Education
11:20 - 12:00 PM
Music
Mathematics
English
11:20 -12:00 PM
12:30-12:45 PM Quiet Time
Social Studies
Mathematics
11:40 - 12:45 PM
11:40 - 12:45 PM
Spanish
12:05 - 12:45 PM
12:05 - 12:45 PM
12:05 -12:45 PM
12:45-1:30 PM Science Music Writer’s Workshop PE Library
Lunch
12:45 - 1:25 PM
Lunch
12:45 - 1:25 PM
Lunch/Clubs
12:45 - 1:40 PM
Lunch/Clubs
12:45 - 1:40 PM
Lunch
12:45 - 1:25 PM
1:30-2:15 PM PE Reader’s Workshop Science Music Art
Music
1:30 - 2:15 PM
Spanish
1:30 - 2:15 PM
Office Hours
1:45 - 2:15 PM
Office Hours
1:45 - 2:15 PM
Science
1:30 - 2:15 PM
2:15-2:45 PM
Reader’s Workshop
Closing Circle
Language Arts
Closing Circle
Language Arts
Closing Circle
Reader’s Workshop
Closing Circle
Reader’s Workshop
Closing Circle
English
Science
Advisory
Exploratories
Mathematics
2:20 - 3:00 PM
2:20 - 3:00 PM
2:20 - 3:00 PM
2:20 - 3:00 PM
2:20 - 3:00 PM

Explore Saint Andrew’s
We invite your family to discover more about
Saint Andrew’s by visiting us!
We offer Virtual Information Sessions, Campus
Visits, and Open Houses throughout the
admission season for your family to engage
with our school community and learn about our
wholehearted approach to education.
Key Dates:
Admission Season Opens: September 1
Fall Open House: Saturday, November 15
Winter Open House: Saturday, January 24, 2026
Admission and Flexible Tuition Application
Priority Deadline: February 1, 2026
Admission Decision Notification Date: March 19, 2026
Contact Us
Admission Office
admission@st-andrews.org
(408) 867-3785 x541
We look forward to meeting your family!