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 (2020-21)
- 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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The Saklan School places among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Acceptance Rate Lowest average acceptance rates
- School History Oldest founding date
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 | 1954 |
| Summer School Offered | Yes |
Student Body
| Total Students | 122 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 34% State avg.: 45% |
| Students by Grade |
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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) |
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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