Bentley School
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(925) 283-2101
- Families have selected Bentley School for 100 years. Our exceptional faculty develop students of character, inspire purpose, and build community
- We have a total of 700 students from Kindergarten through twelfth grade
- K-8 Campus is located in Oakland with 360 students
- 9-12 Campus is located in Lafayette with 340 students
- 29% of students receive financial assistance 7:1 Student to Faculty ratio
- 53% Students of Color Students represent 74 zip codes from across the Bay Area
- Over the past five years, 100% of Bentley graduates have been admitted to over 300 colleges and universities, a number that also includes 90% of the institutions named on Barron's "Most Competitive Schools" list
- Bentley is accredited by the California Association of Independent Schools (CAIS) and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)
- Bentley School encourages qualified applicants of all ethnic and religious backgrounds, races, national origins, gender or sexual orientations
Quick Stats (2020-21)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Students: 712 students
- Average class size: 14 students
- Application Deadline: Jan. 7
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Bentley School places among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- ACT Score Highest average ACT score
- Student Body Largest student body
- Sports offered Most sports offered
- School History Oldest founding date
School Overview
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) California Association of Independent Schools (CAIS) |
| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-12 |
| ADD/ADHD Support | Yes |
| Year Founded | 1920 |
| Summer School Offered | Yes |
| Summer Program Details | Link to Summer Program Details |
Student Body
| Total Students | 712 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 53% State avg.: 45% |
| Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 96 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 7:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 77% |
| Average Class Size | 14 students |
| Number of AP Courses | 16 courses |
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses |
| Advanced Courses | AP 2D/3D Visual Art, AP Computer Science A, AP Computer Science Principles, AP French, AP Latin, AP Mandarin, AP Music Theory, AP Spanish, Biology, Calculus AB, Calculus BC, Chemistry, Engineering, English Seminars, Environmental Science, History Seminars, Multivariable Calculus, Physics C |
| Average SAT score | 1310 |
| Average ACT score | 31 |
| Matriculation DataMatric. Data | Link to Matriculation Data |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | Jan. 7 |
| Tuition Notes | Lower School: $32,415 Middle School: $35,410 Upper School: $46,735 |
| % on Financial Aid | 29% |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $28,500 |
| Admissions Director | Peter Jordan |
| Admissions Associate | Katrina Ong |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 12 sports |
| Sports | Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Lacrosse, Rock Climbing, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Ultimate Frisbee, VolleyballBaseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Lacrosse, Rock Climbing, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball, |
Extracurriculars
| Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 6 extracurriculars |
| ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | Club or Organization: Robotics Arts and Music Programs: Choir, Drawing, Photography, Theatre Recreational Athletic Programs: Ultimate Frisbee |
School Notes
- Families have selected Bentley School for 100 years. Our exceptional faculty develop students of character, inspire purpose, and build community
- We have a total of 700 students from Kindergarten through twelfth grade
- K-8 Campus is located in Oakland with 360 students
- 9-12 Campus is located in Lafayette with 340 students
- 29% of students receive financial assistance
- 7:1 Student to Faculty ratio
- 53% Students of Color
- Students represent 74 zip codes from across the Bay Area
- Over the past five years, 100% of Bentley graduates have been admitted to over 300 colleges and universities, a number that also includes 90% of the institutions named on Barron's "Most Competitive Schools" list
- Bentley is accredited by the California Association of Independent Schools (CAIS) and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC)
- Bentley School encourages qualified applicants of all ethnic and religious backgrounds, races, national origins, gender or sexual orientations
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School Reviews
| 5 We are so glad our daughter got admitted in the Middle school here. She came home so happy after school every day. She made friends the 1st day in school that students here are polite and friendly. Teachers are very carrying about the well been of the students and very responsive to their academic works. The best decision we made for our child to attend school here. - Posted by Parent - Barry |
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