Redwood Day vs. St. Paul's Episcopal School
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School Overview
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Top Rankings
Redwood Day ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
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St. Paul's Episcopal School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
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Overview
At Redwood Day, everything we do is designed to keep every child engaged and growing.
Academically, that means a world-class curriculum and a focus on the individual.
Socially and emotionally, that means teaching students to work through conflicts, respect each other`s differences, and honor their diverse community.
With these hard and soft skills and the support of a strong community, our students have everything they need to grow into great. Redwood Day is located on 4 acres of land in the heart of Oakland. Our amazing teachers proudly educate close to 400 East Bay children on our beautiful campus.
Welcome to St. Paul's Episcopal School, an independent, co-educational K-8 school in Oakland, CA. Our school was founded in 1975 in the belief that a school must be actively engaged with its community.
We warmly welcome families and faculty members of all faiths and those who do not practice a faith.
Our mission: St. Paul's prepares students to be confident and skiled learners, cultivates in them a strong sense of purpose, and inspires them to be generous and active citizens of the world.
St. Paul`s is a leader in providing students with the experiences and skills they need to thrive in today`s world an excellent academic foundation, facility in confronting complex problems, and an appreciation of the richness of difference. Through instruction from our dedicated teachers, our students gain skill, purpose, and empathy.
St. Paul's students are sought by the top tier of high schools. Thank you for getting to know us.
Grades Offered
NS-8
K-8
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
n/a
No
Learning Difference Programs
n/a
No
Year Founded
1963
1975
Students Body
Total Students
418 students
388 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
38%
50%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
34
36
Grade 1 Students
40
36
Grade 2 Students
34
36
Grade 3 Students
36
40
Grade 4 Students
36
42
Grade 5 Students
40
42
Grade 6 Students
66
52
Grade 7 Students
66
52
Grade 8 Students
66
52
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
40 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
n/a
55%
Average Class Size
19
20
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:9
1:10
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
Dec. 10 / Jan. 18 / rolling
Jan. 16 / rolling
Tuition Cost
$27,310
$32,500
Tuition Notes
Grades 6-8: $29,740
Tuition for K - 5th grade is $32,500; for 6th-8th grade it is $37,030.
About 50% of our families receive tuition assistance.
% on Financial Aid
28%
51%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$15,000
$16,000
Admissions Director
Katrina Lappin
Simrita Dhanjal
Admissions Associate
Darlene Bell-Carson
Niki Rouda
Sports
Total Sports Offered
8
6
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
7
9
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Chorus, Diversity Club, Drama Productions, Jazz Band, Rock Band, Sports Teams, Student Government
Advanced Math, Asian Student Union, Band, Black Student Union, Drama, Genders and Sexualities Alliance, Latinx Student Union, Student Council, Yearbook