Redwood Day vs. Park Day 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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Park Day School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
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Overview
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Park Day School is a TK8 independent progressive school located in Oakland's Temescal neighborhood.
Renowned as a leading Bay Area school for developing intrinsic motivation, critical thinking, and a love of learning, Park Day offers an academically rigorous program that challenges students to solve complex problems and apply their knowledge in meaningful ways.
The school is dedicated to preparing informed, courageous, and compassionate young people who will shape a more equitable and sustainable world.
Grades Offered
K-8
PK-8
Blue Ribbon School
No
Yes
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
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Year Founded
1963
1976
Students Body
Total Students
418 students
344 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
38%
55%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
20
Kindergarten Students
34
40
Grade 1 Students
40
32
Grade 2 Students
34
38
Grade 3 Students
36
34
Grade 4 Students
36
37
Grade 5 Students
40
31
Grade 6 Students
66
38
Grade 7 Students
66
32
Grade 8 Students
66
42
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
52 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
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60%
Average Class Size
19
18
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
7:1
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
Dec. 10 / Jan. 18 / rolling
Jan. 19 / rolling
Tuition Cost
$39,570
$39,970
Tuition Notes
Grades 6-8: $44,350
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
% on Financial Aid
34%
45%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$15,000
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Acceptance Rate
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60%
Admissions Director
Marsille Reed
Josie AG Shapiro
Admissions Associate
Arnold Icasiano
Amalia Bob-Waksberg
Sports
Total Sports Offered
8
11
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
7
19
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Diversity ClubStudent Government
Arts and Music Programs:
ChorusDrama Productions
Jazz BandRock Band
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Sports Teams
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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