The Berkeley School
Independent school · Grades K–8
Berkeley, CA
1310 University Ave, Berkeley, CA 94702
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A-Class size
- A-Years serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 64% of independent schools in California
- Serving families in Berkeley since at least 2011
In Berkeley, California, The Berkeley School is an independent private school for students from kindergarten through 8th grade. About 113 students attend, with roughly 7 students per teacher, smaller classes than 64% of independent elementary schools in California. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school day runs about 7 hours, 166 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades K–8
- Students
- 113
- Teachers
- 17.1 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 6.6
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 40 girls, 73 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 166 days
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 64% of independent elementary schools in California (7 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 53% 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
Member of
- National Association of Independent 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 Berkeley School
What grades does The Berkeley School serve?
The Berkeley School serves grades K–8.
How many students attend The Berkeley School?
About 113 students, with 7 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at The Berkeley School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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