Redwood Day School

3245 Sheffield Avenue, Oakland, CA, 94602-0946
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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Redwood Day School
Gr. K-8 | 0 mi. away
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Gr. K-9 | 0.2 mi. away
The Renaissance School
Gr. PK | 0.4 mi. away
Patten Academy Of Christian Education
Gr. K-12 | 0.8 mi. away
Fred Finch-oakland Hills Academy
Gr. 7-12 | 0.8 mi. away
Wee Li'l People Preschool
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