Bowman School
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 (2021)
- Top Ranked CA School
- School Type: Montessori School
- Grades: Nursery/Preschool-8
- Students: 236 students
- Yearly Tuition: $30,753
- Average class size: 24 students
- Application Deadline: Feb. 1 / rolling
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Bowman School places among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Advanced Degrees
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
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.: 48%
Students by Grade
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
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
5 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Chess, Dance, Yoga
Arts and Music Programs:
Band, Drama
Chess, Dance, Yoga
Arts and Music Programs:
Band, Drama
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