Redwood Day School
3245 Sheffield Avenue, Oakland, CA, 94602-0946 - View a map of this school Map
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Redwood Day School is an independent, coeducational, K-8 lower and middle school, located in Oakland. We are a nonprofit corporation directed by a board of trustees. The mission of Redwood Day School is to cultivate an intimate, diverse community where children develop inquisitive minds, build confidence in their individual gifts, and contribute as responsible members of society. We offer a rigorous core academic program that is project-based, developmental, and enriched with regular specialist classes that include art, music, physical education, technology, library, and Spanish. Our on-staff naturalist and cooking teacher also work with the classroom teachers to integrate garden-work and cooking into the core curriculum. Redwood Day School is committed to helping our students learn to contribute as responsible world citizens and members of society through our service-learning program. ...read more  

School Overview:
Redwood Day School
School Level Elementary school
School Membership(s) National Association of Independent Schools
State or regional independent school association
Religious Affiliation n/a
Grades Offered Grades Kindergarten - 8
County Alameda County, CA
Student Body
Total Students 308 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
This School ( CA ) Elementary School Avg.
% Students of Color 38% 42%
Students by Grade
Kind - 42 students
Grade 1 - 34 students
Grade 2 - 35 students
Grade 3 - 37 students
Grade 4 - 22 students
Grade 5 - 22 students
Grade 6 - 32 students
Grade 7 - 45 students
Grade 8 - 44 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 25 teachers
This School ( CA ) Elementary School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:12 1:18
*Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year 173 days 180 days
Hours in School Day for Students 6 hours 6 hours
Admission Deadline Jan. 1
 
School Notes:
  • Redwood Day School is an independent, coeducational, K-8 lower and middle school, located in Oakland. We are a nonprofit corporation directed by a board of trustees. The mission of Redwood Day School is to cultivate an intimate, diverse community where children develop inquisitive minds, build confidence in their individual gifts, and contribute as responsible members of society. We offer a rigorous core academic program that is project-based, developmental, and enriched with regular specialist classes that include art, music, physical education, technology, library, and Spanish. Our on-staff naturalist and cooking teacher also work with the classroom teachers to integrate garden-work and cooking into the core curriculum. Redwood Day School is committed to helping our students learn to contribute as responsible world citizens and members of society through our service-learning program.
  • Profile last updated: 03/09/2007

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About This Zip Code ( 94602 )
School Zip ( 94602 ) ( CA ) State Average
Population (Approximate) 28,880 people 33,864,644 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree 48% 32%
Population Average Age 38 years old 33 years old
Average Household Size 2.5 persons 2.8 persons
Median Household Income $55,321 $51,317
Avg. # of Rooms in Household 4.9 rooms 4.8 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure 66 years old 41 years old
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