The Berkeley School
Tel:
(510)665-8800
- At The Berkeley School, students from Pre-K to 8th grade are actively learning what it means to be a member of their school, their local community and the world.
- Filtered through the lens of civic engagement, students` academic experience is intertwined with their social and emotional development.
- Alongside a strong curriculum are key conflict-resolution opportunities, empathy-developing role playing and student-led community campaigns, all of which reinforce that what matters in education matters in life.
- To become global citizens, TBS students learn not only core subjects but core values.
- Our emphasis on equity and inclusion creates a culture of belonging, a space where all feel "seen and supported" to become their best selves.
- And our emphasis on academic rigor creates a culture of life-long learning.
- Students who graduate from The Berkeley School are uniquely prepared to navigate the complexities of a changing world.
Quick Stats (2018-19)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Students: 320 students
- Yearly Tuition: $17,990
- Acceptance rate: 75%
- Average class size: 24 students
- Application Deadline: Jan. 26 / Dec. 14 / rolling
Top Placements
The Berkeley School places among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Acceptance Rate Lowest average acceptance rates
- Student Body Largest student body
- Extracurriculars Most extracurriculars offered
School Overview
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) California Association of Independent Schools (CAIS) |
| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Year Founded | 1964 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 320 students |
| Student Body Type | n/a |
| % Students of Color | 28% State avg.: 44% |
| Students by Grade |  |
Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 36 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 9:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| Average Class Size | 24 students |
| List of Courses Offered | Link to List of Courses |
| Matriculation DataMatric. Data | Link to Matriculation Data |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | Jan. 26 / Dec. 14 / rolling |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $17,990 |
| Tuition Notes | Tuition is grade specific and ranges from $17,990 to $26,230 depending on program level. |
| % on Financial Aid | 27% |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $8,000 |
| Acceptance Rate | 75% National avg.: 85% |
| Admissions Director | Paula Farmer |
| Admissions Associate | Maple Molina (Preschool Only) |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 4 sports |
| Sports | Basketball, Cross Country, Flag Football, VolleyballBasketball, Cross Country, Flag Football, Volleyball, |
Extracurriculars
| Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 11 extracurriculars |
| ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | Club or Organization: Ashoka Kids, Math Olympiad, Science Olympiad (middle school), Student Government Association (1st-8th), We Day Arts and Music Programs: Drama (middle school), Garage Band (Middle School), Garage Band (middle school), Studio Art Recreational Athletic Programs: Extended Care Program, Ultimate Frisbee Clu |
School Notes
- Civic Engagement project based learning beginning at the preschool
- Inquiry Based Learning
- Field Trips to promote experiential learning along with the academic curriculum on all levels
- Montessori Plus approach to pedagogy at the preschool
- Lucy Calkins Readers and Writers Workshop
- Bridges Math K-5; Connected Math + Algebra in Middle School
- Peaceful Playground
- Capstone Spanish and Science immersion trip to Costa Rica for all 8th graders
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Berkeley Grades: K-8 | 101 students
1.8 miles
2722 Benvenue Avenue
Berkeley, CA 94705
(510)549-0605 1.8 K-8
101 - BerkeleyEcole Bilingue De BerkeleySpecial Program EmphasisGrades: NS-8 | 535 students
1.1 miles
1009 Heinz Avenue
Berkeley, CA 94710
(510)809-0615 1.1 NS-8
535 - Berkeley Grades: K-6 | 82 students
0.8 miles
2446 Mckinley Ave
Berkeley, CA 94703
(510)841-7248 0.8 K-6
82 - Alameda Grades: PK-8 | 56 students
6.8 miles
1400 6th Street
Alameda, CA 94501
(510)521-0595 6.8 PK-8
56 - El SobranteEast Bay Waldorf SchoolSpecial Program EmphasisGrades: PK-8 | 171 students
6.6 miles
3800 Clark Road
El Sobrante, CA 94803
(510)223-3570 6.6 PK-8
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