Windrush School (Closed 2010)

About the School

  • Windrush School in El Cerrito, CA, serves co–ed students in kindergarten through eighth grade within a nonsectarian, suburban community.
  • Founded in 1976, the school enrolls 258 students with a student–teacher ratio of 10:1 and an average class size of 18.
  • The school's enrollment includes 20.48% students of color, reflecting aspects of diversity in the El Cerrito area.
  • Windrush offers rolling admissions with a January 10 application deadline and provides a summer school program.
  • Located near several other private K–8 schools, Windrush's tuition and enrollment size position it as a mid–sized California K–8 private school option.

School Facts

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1976
Summer School Offered
Yes

Student Body

Total Students
258 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
20%
State avg.: 52%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
18 students

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
Jan. 10 / rolling
Admissions Director
David Bond

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for Windrush School?
The application deadline for Windrush School is Jan. 10 / rolling (applications are due on Jan. 10 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).

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