Black Pine Circle School
Tel: (510)845-0876
- Black Pine Circle, founded in 1973, is a K-8 nonprofit independent school in Berkeley.
- For over 40 years, Black Pine Circle School has created lifelong learners through a Socratic inquiry-based education that places equal emphasis on academics and the arts.
School Overview
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | California Association of Independent Schools (CAIS) |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-8 |
| Year Founded | 1973 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 304 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 35% State avg.: 43% |
| Students by Grade |  |
Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 48 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 6:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | Jan. 14 / rolling |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $20,800 |
| Tuition Notes | K-5: $120,800, 6-8: $23,800 |
| % on Financial Aid | 32% |
| Admissions Director | Greta B. Wong |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 3 sports |
| Sports | Basketball, Soccer, VolleyballBasketball, Soccer, Volleyball |
School Notes
- Our curriculum equally emphasizes science, math, and the humanities. We actively engage our students in all aspects of culture and the arts, including music, art, drama, and foreign language. Here are some of our program highlights: * Inquiry-based instruction, emphasizing critical thinking and questioning * Enthusiastic, creative, and knowledgeable teachers * Small classes * K-8 classroom music and instrumental program (K-5 strings, orchestra, band, vocal ensembles) * Nationally recognized for math achievement * Hands-on science and gardening program * K-8 visual arts * K-8 technology integration * K-8 Spanish * 6-8 Mandarin * Renowned drama program and weekly student assemblies * Outdoor and environmental education program * Community service program * K-8 cross-grade activities * Student support team (pyschologist, counselor, and learning specialist) * Library and information center
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School Reviews
| 5 7/24/2015 We are beyond thrilled to be at BPC Our children are absolutely thriving in an academically rich, engaging environment. There are a ton of programs, arts integration and the feeling here is all around, rock solid. - Posted by Parent - sarak |
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