Archway School

250 41st St, Oakland / 1940 Virginia Street, Berkeley, 94709, Oakland, CA, 94611-0946
Archway School is an independent K-8 school located on two campuses in Oakland (K-4) and Berkeley (5-8), California. "Preparing Learners for Life," we provide an engaging and challenging curriculum focused on academics, responsibility, community, and hands-on learning.

School Overview:

Archway School
School Membership(s) National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades Kindergarten - 8
Learning Programs Supported Mild Learning Differences
Year Founded 1973
Student Body
Total Students 94 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 50% (CA School Avg.: 43%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 14 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 7:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree 50%
Average Class Size 11 students
Classroom dress code Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline Jan. 28 / Feb. 4 / rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $16,000
Tuition Notes K-5 $16,000 6-8 $17,000
% on Financial Aid 45%
Average Financial Aid Grant $4,000
Acceptance Rate 40%
Admissions Director Melissa Castello Zippin
Sports
Total Sports Offered 3 sports
Sports
Basketball Cross Country
Volleyball
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurriculars 10 extracurriculars
Extracurriculars
Art Camping Trips
Cooking Drama
Electives Multi-media classes
Snow Trip Spanish
Sports Student Council

School Notes:

  • 12-16 students per class
  • Art, Drama, Multi-media, Sports, PE, Electives and Spanish
  • A full-day kindergarten
  • Frequent enriching field trips, including camping trips
  • Before and after school care on site

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Archway School
Gr. K-8 | 0 mi. away
Pacific Boychoir Academy
Gr. 4-8 | 0.1 mi. away
School Of Saint Leo The Great
Gr. PK-8 | 0.2 mi. away
Park Day School
Gr. K-9 | 0.4 mi. away
St Martin De Porres School
Gr. K-9 | 0.8 mi. away
Grand Lake Montessori
Gr. Nursery/Preschool-K | 0.8 mi. away

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