- Private
- PALO ALTO, CA
Tru
- grade A+Overall Grade
- Private
- K-5
- PALO ALTO, CA
- Rating 5 out of 5 19 reviews
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- Academicsgrade A+
- Diversitygrade A
- Teachersgrade A+
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Parents choosing a school in the Bay Area face a difficult task. How do you know what is best for your child?
Children thrive in a flexible and project-based environment full of challenges. They feel most comfortable when teachers know them well and provide support in finding their own voices.
Trū offers an academic program that differentiates among students with activities suited to your child’s development. We cultivate authentic, caring relationships to nurture empathy and strong communication skills. We provide hands-on projects to develop skills in critical thinking and problem-solving. We teach children to accept each other as unique individuals.
We understand that giving children resilience to meet the demands of life means first creating a community in which they feel comfortable taking risks. We do this through a curriculum informed by national standards and decades of educational research and development. Our extensive field trip program provides real-world experiences.
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Discover the transformative learning experience at Tru! Join us for an in-person tour and info session led by our Co-Founder and Head of School, Theodore Timpson. Explore our micro-school environment, designed to nurture curiosity, creativity, and connection, while learning about our unique philosophy and vision. This is your chance to see firsthand how Tru redefines education. Reserve your spot today—we can't wait to meet you!
Trū Players
Our Trū Players engage in two quality stage productions every year. Science on Stage showcases the students' dramatic representation of scientific discoveries, past and present. The Spring performance is a story-based play highlighting that years integrative theme.
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- Cost of Livinggrade C minus
- Good for Familiesgrade A+
- Housinggrade C
Tru Reviews
The school beautifully combines structured learning with real-world adventures, with the monthly Forest School being a particular highlight. Each day flows naturally: quiet morning activities, mindful moments, engaging academics, and outdoor play. Our children come home excited about Writer's Studio stories, Number Mysteries math discoveries, and mindfulness practices - one even taught me their visualization technique when I was stressed!
For families seeking individualized attention, great teacher-parent communication, joyful learning, and strong connection to nature, Tru is a Silicon Valley gem. The teachers' deep understanding of each child makes all the difference.
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