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The Renaissance International School

Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–8

Oakland, CA

3650 Dimond Ave, Oakland, CA 94602

Overall grade: A+

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  • AClass size
  • A-Years serving families
  • ADiversity

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 67% of Montessori schools in California
  • Serving families in Oakland since at least 2011

In Oakland, California, The Renaissance International School is a Montessori school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 50 students attend, with roughly 4 students per teacher, smaller classes than 67% of Montessori elementary schools in California. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school day runs about 7.5 hours, 172 days a year.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–8
Students
50
Teachers
12.1 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
4.1
Boys and girls
Coed · 24 girls, 26 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
Program
Montessori
School day
About 7.5 hours
School year
172 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 67% of Montessori elementary schools in California (4 students per teacher).
    • Larger than 66% of Montessori elementary schools in California.
    • Compared with 119 Montessori elementary schools in California.

    Students by survey year

    106’11–12100’13–1499’15–1685’17–1869’19–2069’21–2250’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K62
    K12
    19
    28
    37
    44
    56
    61
    83

    Student body

    White54%
    Asian16%
    Hispanic or Latino14%
    Two or more races8%
    Black6%
    American Indian or Alaska Native2%

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    What grades does The Renaissance International School serve?

    The Renaissance International School serves grades Pre-K–8.

    How many students attend The Renaissance International School?

    About 50 students, with 4 students per teacher, according to official records.

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