Welcome to
SF STEAM Academy!
Fueling a Lifetime of Curiosity Through STEAM
Now Accepting Applications for SF STEAM Academy’s Summer Camp & Inaugural Kindergarten Class!
SF STEAM Academy is a Progressive and Innovative STEAM-Education Primary School in the heart of the vibrant SF Mission District. We offer a K-5 path with STEAM curriculum and Spanish language acquisition.
Explore Our Kindergarten and
K-5 Programs
A Strong Start for Every Stage of Learning
Kindergarten
Our Kindergarten program nurtures curiosity, creativity, and confidence during the most foundational years of learning. Through hands-on exploration, bilingual language development, and whole-child support, students build the academic and social skills that set the tone for future success.
K-5 Program
Our K–5 program deepens critical thinking, leadership, and innovation through a dynamic STEAM-focused curriculum. Students grow as independent learners while strengthening character, collaboration, and academic excellence in a supportive community.
Enriching Your Child's Education
Dynamic Learning
Students engage with a dynamic, interdisciplinary curriculum where science, technology, engineering, arts, and math are woven with essential academic, social, and physical skills.
Solving Real World Problems
Students build strong reading, writing, and math skills. They solve real-world problems, work cooperatively, and communicate their emotions and ideas.
Real-Life Experiences
Through a deep-dive and thematic curricula, students learn in meaningful and impactful ways and connect academics to real-life experiences.
Strong Sense of Self
Students learn healthy ways to express emotions, navigate relationships, and develop a strong sense of self and community.
Our K- 5 Curriculum
Blending Intersections of STEAM Fields
Cultivating the Inventive Mindset
Innovation thrives at the intersection of disciplines, where diverse fields converge to create groundbreaking ideas. Science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (STEAM), when combined, ignite creativity, drive innovation, and solve real-world problems by blending analytical thinking with imaginative exploration.
In The Medici Effect, Frans Johansson explains that breakthrough ideas occur at the intersection of diverse fields, cultures, and disciplines: “When you step into the Intersection, you can combine concepts from multiple fields, generating ideas that leap beyond the boundaries of any single area of expertise.” This principle mirrors the rise of Silicon Valley, where intersecting fields fueled the creation of transformative technologies backed by visionary investment.
Inspiring Innovation
Through STEAM Education
At SF STEAM Academy, we embrace this intersectional approach, shaping a STEAM framework that nurtures inventive thinking. Familiarizing students with learning experiences that blend multiple disciplines prepares them to think beyond conventional boundaries, fostering the creativity and problem-solving skills needed to drive their generation's next wave of innovation.
Thoughtful Innovators = Better World
It’s not just about creating something new—it’s about solving real-world problems with empathy, sustainability, and systemic impact in mind. Thoughtful innovators consider how mindsets, tools, and designs affect communities, the environment, and future generations. From biotech breakthroughs that save lives to sustainable engineering that combats climate change, the most impactful innovations intersect creativity with ethics, progress with inclusivity, and advancement with social responsibility.
Creating Curious, Confident, and Compassionate Learners through our K-5 Program
Growing Safe,
Valued, and Inspired
Our supportive community fosters a deep sense of belonging, where students feel safe, valued, and inspired to reach their fullest potential. Through strong relationships and intentional guidance, we create a nurturing environment grounded in trust and encouragement. When students feel secure and supported, they are empowered to explore, grow, and thrive.
Fueling a Lifetime of Curiosity
With a multifaceted approach to learning—rooted in discovery, empathy, expression, and innovation—students connect meaningfully with the world and shape a future filled with possibilities. Here, curiosity is nurtured daily, inspiring a lifelong love of learning.
After School Program
Our after-school program provides a safe and nurturing space where students can relax, recharge, and continue to grow. Through hands-on activities like art, music, STEM projects, and games, students build friendships, explore creativity, and thrive in a supportive community.