The Academy
Tel:
(510) 549-0605 Ext. 12
- 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.
Quick Stats (2020-21)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Students: 105 students
- Yearly Tuition: $24,000
- Average class size: 12 students
- Application Deadline: Jan. 18 / rolling
Top Placements
The Academy places among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Advanced Degrees Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees
School Overview
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) California Association of Independent Schools (CAIS) |
| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-8 |
| Year Founded | 1969 |
| Summer School Offered | Yes |
Student Body
| Total Students | 105 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 32% State avg.: 45% |
| Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 17 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 6:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 85% |
| Average Class Size | 12 students |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | Jan. 18 / rolling |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $24,000 |
| % on Financial Aid | 30% |
| Admissions Director | Justine Lewis |
Extracurriculars
| Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 4 extracurriculars |
| ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | Club or Organization: Stem Club Arts and Music Programs: Chorus, Piano Lessons Recreational Athletic Programs: Extended Day |
School Notes
- Uncommon Excellence of Thought and Character in a Vibrant School Community
- The Academy's mission is to develop thoughtful, ambitious and deep learners. We honor each student's individuality, develop their sense of personal responsibility, respect for others, integrity and commitment to service and citizenship in a global society.
- We are a small, independent K-8 school with a 50-year legacy of providing our students with a rich and rigorous curriculum in a fun and nurturing environment. Each class K-5 has approximately twelve students, and each class 6-8 has approximately fifteen. We believe that our small class sizes best allow our experienced and passionate teachers to engage all of our students in thoughtful exploration and discussion of foundational concepts across subjects and grade levels.
- Our traditional approach to education, which includes immersive French instruction K-8 and Latin instruction 6-8, is complemented by our commitment to fostering social-emotional intelligence in our students, and instilling within each student a capacity for global awareness. Students leave The Academy not only exceptionally well-prepared for the next phase of their studies, but also well-equipped to understand and address challenges on local and global scales.
- SCHEDULE A TOUR: We offers tours weekday mornings, by appointment.To schedule a tour, please email admissions@theacademyschool.org, call our office at (510) 549-0605, or use the form provided on our website.
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