Park Day School vs. Redwood Day
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Park Day School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
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Extracurriculars
Redwood Day ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
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Student Body
Overview
Park Day School provides a strong academic foundation where students learn by doing and are encouraged to follow their own curiosity.
With a focus on developing intrinsic motivation, Park Day's robust interdisciplinary academic program includes an emphasis on social justice and social emotional learning.
Classes are designed to nurture a love of learning and prepare students to be informed, courageous, and compassionate people who shape a more equitable and sustainable world.
Sign up to visit Park Day School in person at parkdayschool.org.
At Redwood Day, everything we do is designed to keep every child engaged and growing.
Academically, that means a world-class curriculum and a focus on the individual.
Socially and emotionally, that means teaching students to work through conflicts, respect each other`s differences, and honor their diverse community.
With these hard and soft skills and the support of a strong community, our students have everything they need to grow into great. Redwood Day is located on 4 acres of land in the heart of Oakland. Our amazing teachers proudly educate close to 400 East Bay children on our beautiful campus.
Grades Offered
PK-8
K-8
Blue Ribbon School
Yes
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
n/a
No
Year Founded
1976
1963
Students Body
Total Students
344 students
418 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
55%
38%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
20
-
Kindergarten Students
40
34
Grade 1 Students
32
40
Grade 2 Students
38
34
Grade 3 Students
34
36
Grade 4 Students
37
36
Grade 5 Students
31
40
Grade 6 Students
38
66
Grade 7 Students
32
66
Grade 8 Students
42
66
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
45 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
60%
n/a
Average Class Size
18
19
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
9:1
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
Jan. 19 / rolling
Dec. 10 / Jan. 18 / rolling
Tuition Cost
$39,970
$39,570
Tuition Notes
Indexed Tuition ranges from $2,000 to $39,970 for K-5, and up to $42,750 at the top of the index in grades 6-8. Transitional Kindergarten tuition at the top of the index is $29,990. To learn more about tuition, visit www.parkdayschool.org/affordability
Grades 6-8: $44,350
% on Financial Aid
45%
34%
Average Financial Aid Grant
n/a
$15,000
Acceptance Rate
60%
25%
Admissions Director
Josie AG Shapiro
Marsille Reed
Admissions Associate
Amalia Bob-Waksberg
Arnold Icasiano
Sports
Total Sports Offered
11
8
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
19
7
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Advanced Music BandAffinity Groups
Chess ClubCoding & Animation Club
Dungeons and Dragons ClubEcology Club
GSAMathletes
Music Production ClubPhotojournalism
Seed to Table Gardening ClubYearbook
Recreational Athletic Programs:
BasketballCross-Country
Flag FootballSoccer
Track and FieldUltimate Frisbee
Volleyball
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Diversity ClubStudent Government
Arts and Music Programs:
ChorusDrama Productions
Jazz BandRock Band
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Sports Teams