Accelerated math for high performing K-12 students

Unlock your potential with a fast track to honors math classes at private schools and exceptional success in math competitions.

Founder Profile

Vanessa Wang is the founder of Athena Math and a
graduate of Columbia Business School (MBA). With over
6,000 hours of in-person and online teaching experience,
she brings nine years of expertise in competition math and
K–12 math instruction for high-achieving students. Vanessa
is also a CFA charterholder.

Before founding Athena Math, Vanessa worked as a
Technology, Media, and Telecommunications (TMT)
Investment Banker at Goldman Sachs in New York. She was
a featured speaker on the Education Panel at the 2019
Columbia China Business Forum and was invited by VipKid
to present on curriculum development at New York’s top
private schools, addressing an audience of over 10,000
parents.

An active member of the Horace Mann School Parent
Association, Vanessa is deeply engaged in one of the top
private schools in the United States, reflecting her ongoing
commitment to excellence in education.

Proven Record of Success

Lawrenceville School
Our 9th grader at Lawrenceville skipped two grades and secured placement in Pre-Calculus BC.
Horace Mann School
Our 6th grader at Horace Mann successfully skipped a grade through the bypass test and was placed in Math 7 Algebra I.
Pingry School
Our 6th grader at Pingry skipped one grade and secured placement in Math2 (7th grade (Form I) math course).
Hong Kong International School
Our 4th grader at HKIS achieved a remarkable score of 17 out of 25 on the AMC 8, securing a place on the esteemed Achievement Roll.
Horace Mann School
Our 5th grader at Horace Mann achieved an excellent score of 20 outof 25 on the AMC 8, earning both theHonor Roll and the Achievement Roll.
Hackley School
Our 8th grader at Hackley School achieved a 99% score in the quantitative section of the SSAT Upper Level exam.

and more...

Our Secret Sauce

Compared to the Common Core, our curriculum is broader, deeper, and more accelerated to effectively nurture the intellectual growth of our students.

Our meticulously crafted program is designed to cultivate robust comprehension and fluency in both fundamental and advanced mathematical concepts.

Integrated with SAT

Embedded within our curriculum, SAT practice questions are introduced as early as Algebra I, a level that some of our 4th graders are already engaging with.

Practical Applications

We're passionate about bringing math to life, whether it's through utilizing quadratic equations in Microeconomics, employing exponential functions in finance, or harnessing vectors in air navigation.

Problem Solving

We promote multiple approaches to problem-solving.Students are trained to tackle problems from various perspectives, including numerical, algebraic, and graphical viewpoints

Trusted by Families from World-Class Organizations

Hedge Funds
Financial Instituitions
Tech, Law Firms
& Multinational Brands

and more...

As of April 1st, 2025

Rated 5 Stars on Google - See Why!

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Global Presence

Headquartered in New York City, our exclusive online program effectively supports students worldwide, currently serving New York, Los Angeles, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore, Sydney, and beyond—continuing to expand.

Our
Pricing

Group Class

1 hour / week
Max 9 students / class

$65

per hour

Private Class


Starting from

$345

per hour

As of January 1, 2025
Please be aware that from time to time, we may need to adjust prices to account for inflation and other factors affecting pricing

Admissions Process

Step 1: Placement Test

Fill out the form on the right to schedule a placement test. The test will help us determine the student’s level.

Step 2: Trial Class

The trial class provides students with an opportunity to experience our teaching methodology and style firsthand.

Step 3: Sign Up

Once the family decides to join, students will be placed into classes based on availability and their level.

Step 4: Periodic Review

We'll review students' performance and offer study plan advice. Top-performing students will be selected for competition teams.

We'll reply to all inquiries within 24 hours — promise!

Athena Math

31 Hudson Yards, 11th Floor, New York, NY 10001

Phone
(718) 839-3148

Email
info@AthenaMath.com