The Renaissance International School

3650 Dimond Ave Oakland, CA 94602
www.therenaissanceschool.org

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 110 students
  • Acceptance rate: 80%
  • Average class size: 20 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: βœ“Verified school update
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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Montessori School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 110 students
  • Acceptance rate: 80%
  • Average class size: 20 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: βœ“Verified school update

School Facts

School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Students By Grade
Dual Language Immersion Program
Secondary Immersion Language
Other
Year Founded
1992
Summer School Offered
Yes
Summer Program Details
School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students
110 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
44%
State avg.: 52%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
20 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Tuition ranges from $40400-$42000
Summer Program Cost Notes
Summer program cost ranges from $760 to $830 per week.
% on Financial Aid
4%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$7,000
Acceptance Rate
80%
National avg.: 82%
Admissions Director
Adriana Gee

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
5 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Arts and Music Programs:
Guitar ClassPiano Class
Violin Class


Recreational Athletic Programs:
CapoeiraGymnastics class

School Notes

  • The Renaissance International School is a Montessori school in Oakland, California for children age 2 years old through middle school. It was a 2026 Gold winner for Best Language Immersion School in the Bay Area.
  • The curriculum includes the Montessori curriculum and offers a strong music, visual arts, and language immersion component.
  • Our students thrive in our multilingual immersion environment (English/Spanish/French). Students progress individually under the guidance of native speakers.
  • The school is a multi-cultural environment.
  • Children from East Bay cities such as Oakland, Berkeley, San Leandro, Orinda, Piedmont and Alameda attend the school.
  • The Renaissance International School is a Montessori school for toddlers through middle school in Oakland.
  • The curriculum includes the full substance of a traditional curriculum and then goes beyond by offering a strong music, visual arts, and language immersion component.
  • Our students thrive in our trilingual immersion environment (English/Spanish/French). Students progress individually under the guidance of native speakers.
  • The school is a multi-cultural environment.
  • Children from East Bay cities such as Oakland, Berkeley, San Leandro, Orinda, Piedmont, Walnut Creek and Alameda attend the school.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate of The Renaissance International School?
The acceptance rate of The Renaissance International School is 80%, which is lower than the national average of 81%.
Does The Renaissance International School offer a summer program?
Yes, The Renaissance International School offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.
When is the application deadline for The Renaissance International School?
The application deadline for The Renaissance International School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is The Renaissance International School located?
The Renaissance International School is located in the Upper Dimond neighborhood of Oakland, CA. There are 2 other private schools located in Upper Dimond.

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Oakland, CA is $24,993 for elementary schools and $23,712 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Oakland, CA is 78% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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