Curtis School vs. Berkeley Hall School
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Curtis School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
Berkeley Hall School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
Overview
Curtis is a community of happy students, enthusiastic teachers, supportive administrators and staff, and active parent volunteers. Together, we pursue our mission to develop, in every child, a sound mind in a sound body governed by a compassionate heart.
At Curtis School, each lesson, exploration, and experience begins with the child; what do they need to feel a true and lasting connection to their learning? Because when every stage of childhood is deeply understood and honored in the education of minds, bodies, and hearts, learning is forever joyful.
Berkeley Hall School is a non-sectarian, coed, private school for students from preschool to 8th grade.
We are dedicated to inspiring students to excel in academics and become active thinkers and conscientious stewards of the world.
Founded in 1911, BHS is grounded in a sense of community and committed to providing a balanced and inclusive education for all.
In addition to challenging academics, we offer a variety of visual and performing arts, athletics, enrichment, outdoor education, STEAM, and leadership programs.
Our 66-acre campus has multiple playgrounds, sports fields, tennis, basketball, and volleyball courts, a swimming pool, an amphitheater, and a performing arts center.
Grades Offered
PK-6
NS-8
Blue Ribbon School
n/a
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
n/a
Learning Difference Programs
No
n/a
Year Founded
1925
1911
Students Body
Total Students
494 students
262 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
54%
32%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Nursery Students
-
16
Pre-K Students
32
18
Kindergarten Students
66
22
Grade 1 Students
66
22
Grade 2 Students
66
22
Grade 3 Students
66
22
Grade 4 Students
66
22
Grade 5 Students
66
22
Grade 6 Students
66
32
Grade 7 Students
-
32
Grade 8 Students
-
32
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
68 teachers
34 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
n/a
59%
Average Class Size
20
22
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:7
1:8
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
(School has a uniform dress code.)
(School has a uniform dress code.)
Formal
(Uniforms grades 1 through 8: Navy or beige pants, shorts, skirts, skorts with polo shirts.)
(Uniforms grades 1 through 8: Navy or beige pants, shorts, skirts, skorts with polo shirts.)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
Nov. 1 / Nov. 15
Jan. 8 / rolling
Tuition Cost
$38,021
$41,000
Tuition Notes
Tuition for the 2024-25 school year is $38,021. New student fee of $1500.
Tuition varies by grade:
Nursery & EK from $33,500; K-5th $40,500; 6th-8th $45,500. Tuition covers textbooks, interscholastic sports, field trips, yearbooks, and Berkeley Hall Parent Association Membership.
% on Financial Aid
15%
23%
Average Financial Aid Grant
n/a
$24,450
Admissions Director
Mimi Petrie
Katelyn Forero
Admissions Associate
Sara Okolie
Nora Reilly
Sports
Total Sports Offered
7
7
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
10
4
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Book Club, Chess, Choir, Curtis Creative Guild, Debate Team, LEGO Robotics Team, Orchestra, Robotics Club, Service Club, Student Council
Choir, Clubs, Student Ambassador Program, Student Council