Aurora School

40 Dulwich Road, Oakland, CA, 94618-0946
Tel: (510)428-2606
Grades: K - 5 | 126 students
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All children come to school excited about learning. At Aurora, we nurture this enthusiasm and energy by creating a school experience that closely matches the natural learning process and is aligned with current educational research. Our experience proves when school is challenging, developmentally appropriate and craetive, children strengthen their foundation to remain self-motivated, independent learners throughout life. Academic excellence is fostered in a spirited atmosphere of invention, curiosity and collaboration. We believe learning is an active, social, integrated process requiring each learner to construct knowledge of the world in a setting that fosters risk taking, individual challenge and cooperative exploration. Perseverance, professionalism and high standards are the norm in every aspect of our school experience.

School Overview:
Aurora School
School Type Alternative School
School Membership(s) National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades Kindergarten - 5
Learning Difference Programs Yes
Learning Programs Supported Individual assessments required
Year Founded 1989
Student Body
Total Students 126 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 39% (CA School Avg.: 43%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 11 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 12:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree 50%
Average Class Size 22 students
Classroom dress code Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $17,850
% on Financial Aid 40%
Average Financial Aid Grant $5,000
Acceptance Rate 80%
Admissions Director Lisa Piccione

School Notes:

  • All children come to school excited about learning. At Aurora, we nurture this enthusiasm and energy by creating a school experience that closely matches the natural learning process and is aligned with current educational research. Our experience proves when school is challenging, developmentally appropriate and fun, children strengthen their foundation to remain self-motivated, independent learners throughout life. Academic excellence is fostered in a spirited atmosphere of invention, curiosity and collaboration. We believe learning is an active, social, integrated process requiring each learner to construct knowledge of the world in a setting that fosters risk taking, individual challenge and cooperative exploration. Perseverance, professionalism and high standards are the norm in every aspect of our school experience.

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Nearby Schools:

Aurora School
Gr. K-5 | 0 mi. away
Holy Names High School
Gr. 9-12 | 0 mi. away
St Theresa Elementary School
Gr. K-8 | 0.2 mi. away
The College Preparatory School
Gr. 9-12 | 0.8 mi. away
Bentley School
Gr. K-12 | 0.9 mi. away
Applegarden Montessori School
Gr. K | 1.1 mi. away

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