Welcome to

The Berkeley School

Start Your Admissions Journey

Thank you for your interest in The Berkeley School. We look forward to meeting your family and getting to know your child as you explore our curriculum, community, and engaging classrooms.

Our standard application process runs from September through March. Prospective families are encouraged to join us for an Open House and a tour of our campus. To start your journey, we invite you to submit an inquiry form and view our calendar of upcoming events.

At The Berkeley School, students focus on gaining a deeper understanding of themselves as unique learners. Our application process is designed to help us recognize how your child approaches the lifelong journey of learning. We believe the best way to do this is by creating an experience that is personal for each prospective family.

We hope that through this school search and admissions process, you will gain deeper insights into your child and find the educational environment that best suits your family’s needs. We are here to support you every step of the way. Please don’t hesitate to reach out at 510-665-8800 or admissions@theberkeleyschool.org.

Warm regards,

Rachel Silvas, Director of Enrollment

Early Childhood Admissions

K-8 Admissions Process

Middle School
Individual Family Tuition

At The Berkeley School, our core belief is:

“What matters in education is what matters in life.”

Early Childhood

2 years – TK

Our Early Childhood program is based on the premise that young children flourish with gentle guidance and the freedom to work at their own pace.

Early Childhood Program

Elementary School

Grades K-5

We use a responsive classroom model, which empowers students to use their voices and build a sense of community in the classroom.

Elementary Program

Middle School

Grades 6-8

The Berkeley School teachers nurture students to become passionate, inquisitive scholars and healthy, ethical and compassionate people.

Middle School Program

Quick Facts Review

13:1

K-8
Average Class Size

9:1

K-8
Student Teacher Ratio

18:3

Early Childhood
Average Class Size

7:1

Early Childhood
Student Teacher Ratio

48%

Students of Color
Composition

$1 Million

Individual Family Tuition
Awarded Every Year

35%

Of all families receive
Individual Family Tuition

2

Campuses located in Berkeley

Enrollment Contacts

The enrollment team can answer your questions about the different programs.

Rachel Silvas
Director of Admissions

Contact:
(510) 665-8800 x144
rsilvas@theberkeleyschool.org

Campus:
Early Childhood Campus
2030 Francisco Street

Berkeley, CA 94709

What Matters in Education is:

“Fostering a love of learning through individuality and engagement.”