The Crowden School
Independent school · Grades 3–8
Berkeley, CA
1475 Rose St, Berkeley, CA 94702
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- A-Years serving families
- A+Diversity
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 81% of independent schools in California
- Serving families in Berkeley since at least 2011
In Berkeley, California, The Crowden School is an independent private school for students from 3rd grade through 8th grade. About 53 students attend, with roughly 5 students per teacher, smaller classes than 81% of independent elementary schools in California. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. The school day runs about 7.5 hours, 180 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades 3–8
- Students
- 53
- Teachers
- 10.3 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 5.1
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 31 girls, 22 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Special program emphasis
- School day
- About 7.5 hours
- School year
- 180 days
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 81% of independent elementary schools in California (5 students per teacher).
- A smaller school: fewer students than 74% 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 The Crowden School
What grades does The Crowden School serve?
The Crowden School serves grades 3–8.
How many students attend The Crowden School?
About 53 students, with 5 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at The Crowden School?
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