Park Day School vs. Redwood Day
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School Overview
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Top Rankings
Park Day School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Acceptance Rate
Student Body
Extracurriculars
Redwood Day ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
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 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
NS-8
Blue Ribbon School
Yes
No
Year Founded
1976
1963
Students Body
Total Students
348 students
418 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
55%
38%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
16
-
Kindergarten Students
32
34
Grade 1 Students
36
40
Grade 2 Students
36
34
Grade 3 Students
36
36
Grade 4 Students
36
36
Grade 5 Students
36
40
Grade 6 Students
40
66
Grade 7 Students
40
66
Grade 8 Students
40
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. 16 / rolling
Dec. 10 / Jan. 18 / rolling
Tuition Cost
$37,890
$27,310
Tuition Notes
Tuition ranges from $1,800 to $37,890 (top of the index) in K-5 lower school.
Tuition ranges from $1,800 to $35,480 (top of the index) in 6-8 middle school. To learn more about tuition, visit www.parkdayschool.org/affordability
Grades 6-8: $29,740
% on Financial Aid
45%
28%
Average Financial Aid Grant
n/a
$15,000
Acceptance Rate
60%
25%
Admissions Director
Josie AG Shapiro
Katrina Lappin
Admissions Associate
Amalia Bob-Waksberg
Darlene Bell-Carson
Sports
Total Sports Offered
8
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
