Castilleja School vs. The Girls' Middle School
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Castilleja School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
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Attribute
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Advanced Degrees
Student Body
Sports offered
School History
School Resources
The Girls' Middle School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
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Sports offered
Overview
Castilleja School educates motivated young women to become confident thinkers and compassionate leaders with a sense of purpose to effect change in the world. Founded in 1907, Castilleja is the only non-sectarian, all-girls middle and high school in the San Francisco Bay Area.
The Girls' Middle School is committed to providing a positive and challenging learning environment that fosters self-esteem, empowerment and responsibility.
GMS promotes intellectual curiosity and disciplined study habits through a stimulating curriculum that provides a well-rounded exposure to the arts and humanities while emphasizing science, math and computer technologies.
We apply a hands-on project based approach that allows students to collaborate and think critically.
Grades Offered
6-12
6-8
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
n/a
Yes
Year Founded
1907
1998
Students Body
Total Students
424 students
198 students
Student Body Type
All-girls
All-girls
% Students of Color
53%
38%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
62
66
Grade 7 Students
63
66
Grade 8 Students
63
66
Grade 9 Students
71
-
Grade 10 Students
54
-
Grade 11 Students
50
-
Grade 12 Students
61
-
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
26 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
87%
70%
Average Class Size
15
18
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:7
1:8
Average SAT score
1480
n/a
Average ACT score
33
n/a
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
(Uniform)
(Uniform)
Casual
(Uniform)
(Uniform)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
Jan. 9
Jan. 9
Tuition Cost
$59,600
$48,200
Tuition Notes
$4 million in Tuition Assistance per year
n/a
% on Financial Aid
22%
20%
Admissions Director
Jill Lee
Sue Kramer
Admissions Associate
aayala@castilleja.org
Maria Garcia
Sports
Total Sports Offered
11
10
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
n/a
3
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
n/a
Cooking Club, Drama Club, Skateboard Club