Bowman School
Tel:
(650) 813-9131
- Bowman School provides a physical and social environment that nurtures the expression of each child's highest potential -- intellectual, emotional, aesthetic, ethical, social and physical.
- Bowman creates a learning environment that builds a foundation for life-long learning, develops confidence, creativity, critical thinking and individual responsibility, encourages responsible citizenship in a diverse world of families, local and international communities, natural environments and human experience, treats each child with respect and instills respect for all people and all things, and provides freedom within limits.At Bowman we ensure that our children take the first steps with confidence and joy.
Quick Stats (2020-21)
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-8
- Students: 236 students
- Yearly Tuition: $30,753
- Average class size: 24 students
- Application Deadline: Feb. 1 / rolling
Top Placements
Bowman School places among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Advanced Degrees Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees
School Overview
| School Type | Montessori School |
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | American Montessori Society (AMS) Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) International Montessori Council (IMC) |
| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian |
| Grades Offered | Grades Nursery/Preschool-8 |
| ADD/ADHD Support | Yes |
| Learning Difference Programs | Yes |
| Year Founded | 1995 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 236 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 36% State avg.: 45% |
| Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 48 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 5:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 85% |
| Average Class Size | 24 students |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | Feb. 1 / rolling |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $30,753 |
| Tuition Notes | All-inclusive price for year-round program |
| Admissions Director | Gaggan Bhella |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 7 sports |
| Sports | Basketball, Cross Country, Flag Football, Soccer, Tennis, Track and Field, VolleyballBasketball, Cross Country, Flag Football, Soccer, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball |
Extracurriculars
| Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 5 extracurriculars |
| ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | Club or Organization: Chess, Dance, Yoga Arts and Music Programs: Band, Drama |
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