The Elmwood Academy vs. The Berkeley School
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School Overview
Top Rankings
The Elmwood Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Advanced Degrees
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Overview
The Academy is a private, co-educational school for students in kindergarten through eighth grade.
The school offers an accelerated academic program, rich in the arts and music, for motivated and eager learners. The Academy promotes academic excellence, creativity, and self-expression.
The Berkeley School embraces a wide range of learners in our preschool-8th grade program.
Informed by 60+ years of Montessori-inspired education, our exceptional teachers seek and nurture each child's unique learning potential.
Our exceptional teachers and progressive approach ensure that each child is seen, supported, and known the foundation to create learners for life. We help all students uncover their strengths and thrive through customized learning strategies steeped in rigor, warmth, and joy.
Grades Offered
K-8
PK-8
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
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No
Learning Difference Programs
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Yes
Year Founded
1969
1963
Students Body
Total Students
107 students
154 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
33%
36%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
52
Kindergarten Students
9
7
Grade 1 Students
12
8
Grade 2 Students
11
7
Grade 3 Students
13
8
Grade 4 Students
12
8
Grade 5 Students
11
10
Grade 6 Students
14
18
Grade 7 Students
10
19
Grade 8 Students
15
17
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
24 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
85%
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Average Class Size
12
22
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
6:1
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
Jan. 18 / rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$24,000
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Tuition Notes
$31,642 (Lower School), $36,383 (Upper School)
Tuition is grade specific and ranges from $33,600 to $38,640 depending on program level.
% on Financial Aid
30%
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Admissions Director
Justine Lewis
Rachel Silvas
Sports
Total Sports Offered
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2
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
4
3
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Stem Club
Arts and Music Programs:
ChorusPiano Lessons
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Extended Day
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Drama (middle school)Studio Art
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Extended Care Program