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Private K–8 sports academy • East Palo Alto

A school built for student-athletes.

ProEdge Academy integrates personalized academics, intentional athletic development, and leadership education so students can grow in the classroom, in competition, and in life.

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Whole-student developmentAcademics • Athletics • Character
Small, personalized learning
Integrated athletic development
Leadership and life skills
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A different kind of school experience

Students should not have to choose between education and athletic ambition.

Traditional school and outside training often compete for a student's time and energy. ProEdge brings academics, athletics, and character development together in one focused environment.

Our small learning community allows educators and coaches to know students well, respond to their individual needs, and partner closely with families. Athletics is not treated as an add-on. It becomes a vehicle for discipline, confidence, resilience, accountability, and healthy growth.

K–8 learningIndividualized supportHands-on instructionFamily partnership

Our integrated model

Three tracks. One purpose.

Every part of the ProEdge experience works together to help students develop the knowledge, habits, confidence, and character to reach their full potential.

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01 • Academics

Discovery

Personalized, hands-on academics that build strong foundations, critical thinking, creativity, and meaningful progress.

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02 • Athletics

ProEdge Athletics

Age-appropriate performance development focused on movement, strength, speed, coordination, healthy habits, and long-term growth.

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03 • Character

Pathways

Leadership and life skills that prepare students to communicate, make wise decisions, serve others, and thrive beyond sports.

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Why families choose ProEdge

A place to be known, challenged, and supported.

Families are looking for more than a school that simply accommodates sports. They want an environment that takes both academic growth and athletic development seriously while helping children become responsible, confident young people.

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Personalized learning

Instruction, support, and enrichment are shaped around student goals, strengths, and needs.

2

Purposeful training

Students build athletic foundations and learn habits that support performance, wellness, and longevity.

3

Strong culture

Discipline, responsibility, respect, growth, collaboration, and excellence guide daily life.

4

Close family partnership

Families and staff work together around the student's development and long-term success.

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What students build

Preparation for more than the next game.

Our goal is to develop students who can think, communicate, lead, recover from setbacks, work with others, and take ownership of their future.

Academic foundationsMastery, critical thinking, creativity, and learning confidence.
Athletic habitsMovement quality, strength, coordination, recovery, and goal setting.
Leadership skillsCommunication, responsibility, emotional intelligence, and service.
Future readinessFinancial literacy, professionalism, public speaking, and career exposure.
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Community mission

Expanding access to exceptional opportunities.

ProEdge Academy is rooted in East Palo Alto and committed to helping more young people access personalized education, quality athletic development, mentorship, leadership training, and enriching experiences.

Support from donors, foundations, businesses, and community partners helps reduce financial barriers and strengthens the people, tools, transportation, and opportunities students need.

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