Aurora School
Independent school · Grades K–8
Oakland, CA
40 Dulwich Rd, Oakland, CA 94618
Overall grade: A
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A-Class size
- B+Years serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- Small classes: about 7 students per teacher
- Serving families in Oakland since at least 2011
In Oakland, California, Aurora School is an independent private school for students from kindergarten through 8th grade. About 96 students attend, with roughly 7 students per teacher. The school day runs about 7 hours, 173 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades K–8
- Students
- 96
- Teachers
- 13.8 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 7
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 52 girls, 44 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 173 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 58% of independent elementary schools in California (7 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 59% of independent elementary schools in California.
- Compared with 280 independent elementary schools in California.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about Aurora School
What grades does Aurora School serve?
Aurora School serves grades K–8.
How many students attend Aurora School?
About 96 students, with 7 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Aurora School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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