The Girls' Middle School vs. Castilleja School
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School Overview
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Top Rankings
The Girls' Middle School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
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Castilleja School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
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Student Body
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School History
School Resources
Overview
The Girls' Middle School is committed to providing a positive and challenging learning environment that fosters self-esteem, empowerment and responsibility.
GMS promotes intellectual curiosity and disciplined study habits through a stimulating curriculum that provides a well-rounded exposure to the arts and humanities while emphasizing science, math and computer technologies.
We apply a hands-on project based approach that allows students to collaborate and think critically.
Castilleja School educates motivated young women to become confident thinkers and compassionate leaders with a sense of purpose to effect change in the world. Founded in 1907, Castilleja is the only non-sectarian, all-girls middle and high school in the San Francisco Bay Area.
Grades Offered
6-8
6-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
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Year Founded
1998
1907
Students Body
Total Students
198 students
424 students
Student Body Type
All-girls
All-girls
% Students of Color
64%
69%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
66
62
Grade 7 Students
66
63
Grade 8 Students
66
63
Grade 9 Students
-
71
Grade 10 Students
-
54
Grade 11 Students
-
50
Grade 12 Students
-
61
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
62 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
70%
87%
Average Class Size
18
15
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:8
1:7
Average SAT score
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1480
Average ACT score
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33
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
(Uniform)
(Uniform)
Formal
(Uniform)
(Uniform)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
Jan. 9
Jan. 9
Tuition Cost
$48,200
$59,600
Tuition Notes
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$4 million in Tuition Assistance per year
% on Financial Aid
20%
22%
Admissions Director
Sue Kramer
Jill Lee
Admissions Associate
Maria Garcia
aayala@castilleja.org
Sports
Total Sports Offered
10
11
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
3
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Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Cooking Club, Drama Club, Skateboard Club
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