Bentley School: Where Challenge Meets Balance Bentley School is an intellectually curious and inclusive community where teachers embrace the strengths of every student to help them rise to their full potential. In a challenging academic environment, we meet students where they are, encouraging them to cultivate their unique talents, skills, and perspectives. At Bentley, we foster a culture where students support and bring out the best in each other. And we prepare every individual for success throughout their lives by balancing intellectual achievement, personal growth, and self-advocacy. We have a total of 650 students from Kindergarten through 12th grade
Bentley's Hiller campus houses our K-8 program, located in Oakland with 330 students
Bentley's Lafayette campus houses our Upper School program (9th-12th grades) with 320 students
25% of students receive financial assistance 8:1 Student to Faculty ratio
56% Students of Color Students represent 70 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 (2024)
- Top Ranked CA School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 680 students
- Average class size: 14 students
- Application Deadline: Jan. 9
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Bentley School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
ACT Score
Student Body
Sports offered
School History
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Year Founded
1920
Student Body
Total Students
680 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
![Bentley School Student By Grade Bentley School Student By Grade](http://images1.privateschoolreview.com/charts/1000/1401/bentley-school-chart-1t54brs32bpgz.png)
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
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
(Out of 1600)
Average ACT score
31
(Out of 36)
Matriculation DataMatric. Data
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
Jan. 9
Tuition Notes
Lower School: $36,720
Middle School: $40,120
Upper School: $52,950
% on Financial Aid
29%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$28,500
Admissions Director
David Lazo
Admissions Associate
Lloyd Brown
Sports
Total Sports Offered
12 sports
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
Robotics
Arts and Music Programs:
Choir, Drawing, Photography, Theatre
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Ultimate Frisbee
School Notes
- Bentley School is an intellectually curious and inclusive community where teachers embrace the strengths of every student to help them rise to their full potential. In a challenging academic environment, we meet students where they are, encouraging them to cultivate their unique talents, skills, and perspectives. At Bentley, we foster a culture where students support and bring out the best in each other. And we prepare every individual for success throughout their lives by balancing intellectual achievement, personal growth, and self-advocacy.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What sports does Bentley School offer?
Bentley School offers 12 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Lacrosse, Rock Climbing, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field, Ultimate Frisbee and Volleyball. Bentley School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in California for most sports offered.
What is Bentley School's ranking?
Bentley School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Highest average ACT score, Largest student body, Most sports offered and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Bentley School?
The application deadline for Bentley School is Jan. 9.
School Calendar
View the Bentley School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
First Day of School
August 28, 2024 (Wednesday)
SCHOOL CLOSED: Labor Day
September 02, 2024 (Monday)
SCHOOL CLOSED: Fall Holiday/Indigenous Peoples' Day
October 14, 2024 (Monday)
SCHOOL CLOSED: Thanksgiving Break
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
SCHOOL CLOSED: Winter Break
December 23, 2024 (Monday)
School Reviews
5 6/18/2020
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.
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