Black Pine Circle School

2027 7th Street, Berkeley, CA, 94710-0947
Tel: (510)644-1023
Grades: K - 8 | 231 students
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Black Pine Circle, founded in 1973, is a K-8 non-profit independent school in Berkeley. Our mission is to create a learning community that encourages humanity, empathy, moral depth, cultural understanding, and freedom in intellectual and artistic pursuits. We are a Socratic school using a process of learning that emphasizes inquiry, questioning, exploration, discovery, and understanding.

School Overview:
Black Pine Circle School
School Membership(s) Other school association(s)
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades Kindergarten - 8
Year Founded 1973
Student Body
Total Students 231 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 33% (CA School Avg.: 43%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 40 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 6:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline Feb. 3 / rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $16,400
Tuition Notes K-5: $16,950, 6-8: 18,900
% on Financial Aid 33%
Admissions Director Faye Wu
Sports
Total Sports Offered 3 sports
Sports
Basketball Soccer
Volleyball

School Notes:

  • Our curriculum equally emphasizes science, math, and the humanities. We actively engage our students in all aspects of culture and the arts, including music, art, drama, and foreign language. Here are some of our program highlights: * Inquiry-based Instruction, emphasizing critical thinking and questioning * Enthusiastic, creative, and knowledgeable teachers * Small classes * K-8 Classroom Music and Instrumental Program (K-5 Strings, Orchestra, Band, Vocal Ensembles) * Nationally recognized for Math Achievement * Hands-on Science and Gardening Program * K-8 Visual Arts * K-8 Technology Integration, including computer lab and Podcasting Studio * K-8 Spanish * Renowned Drama Program and weekly student assemblies * Outdoor and Environmental Ed Program * Service Learning Program * K-8 Cross-Grade Activities * Student Support Team (therapist, counselor, and learning specialist) * Library and Research Skills Center

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Nearby Schools:

Black Pine Circle School
Gr. K-8 | 0 mi. away
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Gr. PK | 0.1 mi. away
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Gr. PK-K | 0.2 mi. away
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