Aurora School
40 Dulwich Road, Oakland, CA, 94618-0946 - View a map of this school Map
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School Notes Overview:

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. ...read more  

School Overview:
Aurora School
School Level Elementary school
School Type Alternative School
School Membership(s) National Association of Independent Schools
Religious Affiliation n/a
Grades Offered Grades Kindergarten - 5
Programs for Learning Differences Yes
Learning Differences Supported Individual assessments required
Year Founded 1998
County Alameda County, CA
Student Body
Total Students 123 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
This School ( CA ) Elementary School Avg.
% Students of Color 20% 42%
Students by Grade
Kind - 19 students
Grade 1 - 27 students
Grade 2 - 22 students
Grade 3 - 23 students
Grade 4 - 15 students
Grade 5 - 22 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 11 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree 50%
Average Class Size 22
Classroom dress code Casual
This School ( CA ) Elementary School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:11 1:18
*Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year 171 days 180 days
Hours in School Day for Students 6 hours 6 hours
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline Jan. 25 / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $16
Tuition Notes Plus a 500 dollar Building fee per family per year
% on Financial Aid 40%
Average Financial Aid Grant $5,000
Acceptance Rate 40%
Headmaster Rey Almeida
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.
  • Profile last updated: 02/13/2008

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About This Zip Code ( 94618 )
School Zip ( 94618 ) ( CA ) State Average
Population (Approximate) 15,420 people 33,864,644 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree 78% 32%
Population Average Age 40 years old 33 years old
Average Household Size 2.1 persons 2.8 persons
Median Household Income $77,952 $51,317
Avg. # of Rooms in Household 5.7 rooms 4.8 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure 67 years old 41 years old
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Zipcode (94618)



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1. My Own Montessori - 2 students - view location
2. St. Theresa Elementary School - 284 students - view location
3. Applegarden Montessori School - 3 students - view location
4. Archway School - 131 students - view location
5. St. Leo The Great School - 248 students - view location
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