Redwood Day School Profile | Oakland, California (CA)

3245 Sheffield Avenue, Oakland, CA, 94602-0946

Tel: (510)534-0800

Grades: K - 8 | 350 students

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Redwood Day School is an independent, diverse K-8 school located in the heart of Oakland. 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 naturalist teacher and cooking teacher also work with the classroom teachers to integrate gardening, building 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.

School Overview:	Redwood Day School
School Membership(s)	National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) Western States Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) California Association of Independent Schools (CAIS)
Religious Affiliation	Nonsectarian
Grades Offered	Grades Kindergarten - 8
Year Founded	1963
Student Body
Total Students	350 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
% Students of Color	40% (CA School Avg.: 43%)
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	45 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio	8:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
Average Class Size	18 students
List of Courses Offered	Link to List of Courses
Matriculation Data	Link to Matriculation Data
Classroom dress code	Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline	Jan. 17 / rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost	$21,600
Tuition Notes	Grades 6-8: $23,100
% on Financial Aid	23%
Admissions Director	Katrina Lappin
Admissions Associate	Andrea Banks
Sports
Total Sports Offered	8 sports
	Sports
	Baseball	Basketball
	Cross Country	Flag Football
	Soccer	Track and Field
	Ultimate Frisbee	Volleyball

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