Redwood Day vs. Bentley School
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School Overview
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Redwood Day ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
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Bentley School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
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Overview
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.
Bentley School is an independent coeducational college preparatory day school, grades K-12.
Bentley School inspires inquiry, academic excellence, personal achievement, and character by engaging students' intellect and creativity, and by encouraging them to embrace values that enrich their community and the world.
Honor, character, dignity, compassion, and ethical responsibility are fundamental ideals in our community and in our approach to teaching and learning.
Our comprehensive and academically rigorous curriculum promotes a life long pursuit and love of learning; provides a range of challenging opportunities in academics, athletics and the arts; encourages balance in students' individual interests and goals.
The support of intellectual inquiry is developed by encouraging students to explore their individual skills and talents and by provoking a willingness to articulate ideas and to engage critical thought.
We provide an environment that allows students to take risks and to confront challenges in creative and individual ways.
Grades Offered
NS-8
K-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Year Founded
1963
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Students Body
Total Students
418 students
700 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
38%
43%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
34
33
Grade 1 Students
40
38
Grade 2 Students
34
33
Grade 3 Students
36
36
Grade 4 Students
36
40
Grade 5 Students
40
40
Grade 6 Students
66
55
Grade 7 Students
66
46
Grade 8 Students
66
40
Grade 9 Students
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85
Grade 10 Students
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95
Grade 11 Students
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78
Grade 12 Students
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81
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
91 teachers
Average Class Size
19
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Teacher : Student Ratio
1:9
1:8
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
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Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
Dec. 10 / Jan. 18 / rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$27,310
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Tuition Notes
Grades 6-8: $29,740
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% on Financial Aid
28%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$15,000
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Admissions Director
Katrina Lappin
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Admissions Associate
Darlene Bell-Carson
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Sports
Total Sports Offered
8
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Sports
Basketball, Cross Country, Flag Football, Football, Soccer, Track and Field, Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball
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Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
7
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Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Chorus, Diversity Club, Drama Productions, Jazz Band, Rock Band, Sports Teams, Student Government
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