Redwood Day School

3245 Sheffield Avenue, Oakland, CA, 94602-0946 - View a map of this schoolMap

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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....

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Redwood Day School
School Membership(s) National Association of Independent Schools
Western States Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)
Other school association(s)
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades Kindergarten - 8
Year Founded 1963
County Alameda County, CA
Student Body
Total Students 366 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
This School
(CA) School Avg.
% Students of Color 40% 37%
Students by Grade
Kind - 42 students
Grade 1 - 42 students
Grade 2 - 44 students
Grade 3 - 42 students
Grade 4 - 44 students
Grade 5 - 30 students
Grade 6 - 42 students
Grade 7 - 40 students
Grade 8 - 40 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 45 teachers
Average Class Size 20
Classroom dress code Casual
This School
(CA) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:12 * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year 173 days 180 days
Hours in School Day for Students 7 hours 6 hours
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline Jan. 13 / rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $19,500
Tuition Notes Grades 6-8: $20,900
% on Financial Aid 21%
Head of School Mike Riera, PhD
Admissions Director Diane Johnson
Admissions Associate Katrina Lappin
Sport
Total Sports Offered 8
 
Sports
BaseballBasketball
Cross CountryFlag Football
SoccerTrack and Field
Ultimate FrisbeeVolley Ball

School Notes:

  • 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.
  • Profile last updated: 07/17/2009

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About This Zipcode (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 $51,306
Avg. # of Rooms in Household 4.9 rooms 4.8 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure 67 years old 41 years old
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