The Athenian School
Independent school · Grades 6–12
Danville, CA
2100 Mount Diablo Scenic Blvd, Danville, CA 94506
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B+Class size
- ACollege-going
- A-Years serving families
- A+Diversity
What stands out
- The only independent school in Danville
- 98% of graduates go to four-year colleges
- Serving families in Danville since at least 2011
In Danville, California, The Athenian School is an independent private school for students from 6th grade through 12th grade. About 537 students attend, with roughly 8 students per teacher. Enrollment is up about 14% since 2011–12. The school reports that about 98% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. The school day runs about 7.5 hours, 172 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades 6–12
- Students
- 537
- Teachers
- 65.1 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 8.2
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 256 girls, 281 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 7.5 hours
- School year
- 172 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 98% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 80% of independent schools in California.
- Compared with 156 independent schools in California.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Association of Independent Schools
- A state or regional independent school association
- The Association of Boarding Schools
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 The Athenian School
What grades does The Athenian School serve?
The Athenian School serves grades 6–12.
How many students attend The Athenian School?
About 537 students, with 8 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at The Athenian School?
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