The Saklan School
The Saklan School mission is to challenge students to think creatively, act compassionately, and live courageously.
Saklan provides a creative and meaningful academic environment for bright students, PreK thru 8th grade.
We offer small class sizes (16 students per class) and an enriched integrated curriculum.
Every grade level benefits from weekly instruction in Spanish, Music, Art, Science, Technology, and Library time.
Quick Stats (2021)
- Top Ranked CA School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Students: 122 students
- Yearly Tuition: $19,500
- Acceptance rate: 75%
- Average class size: 12 students
- Application Deadline: Feb. 12 / rolling
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School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1954
Summer School Offered
Yes
Student Body
Total Students
122 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
34%
State avg.: 48%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
33%
Average Class Size
12 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
(polo shirt, khaki or blue pants/shorts/skort)
(polo shirt, khaki or blue pants/shorts/skort)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
Feb. 12 / rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$19,500
Tuition Notes
Tuition varies grade to grade. Full time PreK is $13,600 and Middle School caps at $21,600.
Financial Assistance Available
% on Financial Aid
20%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$7,500
Acceptance Rate
75%
National avg.: 85%
Admissions Director
Debbie Parish
School Notes
- Saklan schedules personal tours at your convenience. Please contact the Admissions Office to schedule a tour, 925-376-7900 x16 or admissions@saklan.org.
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