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West-wind Academy

1551 University Ave Berkeley, CA 94703

Tel: (510) 841-1426

www.westwindschools.com

Quick Facts (2026-27)

School Type: Special Program Emphasis
Grades: 2-12
Enrollment: 24 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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About the School

West–wind Academy in Berkeley, CA serves 24 students from grades 2 through 12 in a nonsectarian, city–based educational setting.
The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 4:1 with a total of 6 teachers supporting its enrollment.
Approximately 64% of the student body at this California K–12 private school identify as students of color.
West–wind Academy offers coeducational programs with an emphasis on elementary and secondary education within Central Berkeley.
This school operates without religious affiliation or membership in any association, providing a nonsectarian private school option in Berkeley.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

School Type: Special Program Emphasis
Grades: 2-12
Enrollment: 24 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Facts

School Type

School with Special Program Emphasis

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades 2-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	West-wind Academy
1	1
2	3
3	1
4	2
5	2
6	3
7	4
8	2
10	3
11	3

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Student Body

Total Students

24 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

64%

State avg.: 52%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

6 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

4:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

School Notes

School Motto: ‘The Family That Kicks Together – Sticks Together’

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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When is the application deadline for West-wind Academy?

The application deadline for West-wind Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is West-wind Academy located?

West-wind Academy is located in the Central Berkeley neighborhood of Berkeley, CA. There are 3 other private schools located in Central Berkeley.

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The average private school tuition in Berkeley, CA is $26,542 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Berkeley, CA is 71% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).