The Dorris-Eaton School

1847 Newell Avenue, Walnut Creek, CA, 94595-0945
Tel: (925)933-5225
Grades: PK - 8 | 411 students
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Founded in 1954, The Dorris-Eaton School is recognized locally as well as nationally for its academic excellence. Our graduates are prepared to succeed in the finest high schools and universities in the country.

School Overview:
The Dorris-Eaton School
School Membership(s) Other school association(s)
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades Prekindergarten - 8
Year Founded 1954
Student Body
Total Students 411 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 15% (CA School Avg.: 43%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 36 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 12:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree 33%
Average SAT score 1809
Classroom dress code Formal
(uniforms)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline Feb. 1 / Jan. 1 / rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $18,990
Tuition Notes Tuition for grades 6 - 8 is $19,490. Tuition costs include basic textbooks, lab fees and most supplies.
% on Financial Aid 10%
Admissions Director Mary Lou Molinaro
Sports
Total Sports Offered 3 sports
Sports
Basketball Flag Football
Volleyball
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurriculars 6 extracurriculars
Extracurriculars
Math Olympiad Chess Club
Band Drama
Student Council Student Volunteers

School Notes:

  • The Dorris-Eaton School embraces what is best in traditional education and augments it with carefully selected innovations. In addition to the core subjects, students receive specialized instruciton in Spanish, music, studio art, computer applications, and physical education. Financial Aid is available.

Nearby Schools:

The Dorris-Eaton School
Gr. PK-8 | 0 mi. away
St Mary Elementary School
Gr. K-9 | 0.5 mi. away
Contra Costa Jewish Community Center
Gr. K | 0.9 mi. away
NorthCreek Academy & Preschool
Gr. PK-8 | 1.1 mi. away
Meher Schools
Gr. K-6 | 1.1 mi. away
Walnut Boulevard KinderCare
Gr. Nursery School-PK | 1.5 mi. away

View all schools in: Walnut Creek, Contra Costa County, Zip 94595

School Reviews:

  • Recommended March 16,2012 - The K-8 curriculum emphasizes reading/literature, writing, grammar, mathematics, science, and history. Foreign language, computer science, art, music, and physical education are integral components of the program. Junior high students are encouraged to participate in the after school competitive sports program.*-Posted by Administrator *

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