East Bay Private Schools Open Houses and Tours

Academic excellence flourishes when students feel safe, supported, & connected. That’s why Social-Emotional Learning is woven into everything. Since 1988, they help students build self-awareness, solve problems, and form strong relationships so they leave ready for what’s next.

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For more than a century, Bentley School has been a cornerstone of academic life in the East Bay, pairing educational excellence with a close-knit K–12 community in which every student is known and valued.

Berkeley Rose nurtures children toward their full potential through rigorous academics balanced with arts, music, movement, imagination and play. Days are tech-free and full of farming, field trips, capacity building and problem solving. Both community and individuality are joyfully honored.

Now in its 81st year, Berkwood Hedge School inspires students with a dynamic project-based program designed for engaged, joyful learning. Structured literacy, applied mathematics (offering Algebra 1 in middle school), woodworking, engineering, K-8 Latin, outdoor education, and a rich arts program.

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Black Pine Circle School’s whole-child focus integrates rigorous academics with a vibrant K–8 arts program and supportive social-emotional learning. The dedicated faculty teaches how to think, not what to think keeping students engaged and challenged.

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California Crosspoint Academy is a Preschool-12th grade private Christian school ranked in the nation's top 10% academically. The vibrant programs include a well-rounded STEM education, 20+ AP courses, sports teams, award-winning music and art programs for all ages, and more.

Corpus Christi is a K-8 school which nurtures and challenges its diverse student body to develop life skills for spiritual, academic, social, and physical growth in the tradition of excellence that Catholic schools are known for. Learn more about the program via private tour or Open House.

Crestmont is a private TK–8 co-op school in the Richmond hills, offering an academically strong, experiential education rooted in social-emotional development, social justice, and diversity. Since 1969, Crestmont has empowered students and families to learn, lead, and create positive change.

At Crowden School, daily music isn’t an addition; it’s the foundation. Crowden's K–8 students build confidence, creativity, and community through a balanced approach that combines academics and music—now enrolling for all grades (K–8) for Fall 2026.

EBGIS offers an outstanding dual-language German immersion program from preschool through grade 8. No prior language knowledge is required to join preschool or K. Older students need not be fluent. Students have seamless access to the on-site East Bay International High School.

EBIHS is college preparatory school offering the highly regarded IB Diploma Programme to every student. Open to all language backgrounds, EBIHS offers dual-language tracks in German, Spanish, French, and Mandarin. Averaging ten per class, EBIHS offers a truly personalized experience.

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East Bay Montessori is a diverse TK–8th grade community grounded in Montessori principles. EBM nurtures empathetic, independent lifelong learners through certified teachers, hands-on materials, and a rich student-centered curriculum that builds confidence and prepares world-ready contributors.

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For 50 years, Ecole Bilingue de Berkeley has been an innovator in Preschool-8th Grade bilingual education, cultivating confident, creative and adaptable learners with a unique, immersive curriculum in French and English.

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Escuela Bilingüe Internacional (EBI) is a TK–8 independent school in the East Bay offering a Spanish-English bilingual immersion program within the International Baccalaureate (IB) programme. Students gain full biliteracy while developing strong social-emotional skills, creativity, and a global perspective.

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Golestan School partners with children, families, and educators to create joyful, nature-connected learning environments. Through meaningful, project-based work, students become kind, courageous, and thoughtful learners who embrace diversity, think critically, and steward our earth for future generations.

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Head-Royce—a nationally recognized K-12 independent school located on a single campus in Oakland—offers a challenging program that promotes a lifelong love of learning with a mission to develop students of character, intellect, and creativity.

Julia Morgan School for Girls is a middle school unlike any other in the East Bay. Students build confidence, amplify their authentic voice, and thrive in a dynamic academic program that shapes confident, capable, creative, and compassionate leaders of tomorrow.

Northern Light School is committed to providing an empowering education for children from all socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds. At Northern Light School, they nurture passionate learners who celebrate their identities, advocate for others, and grow into compassionate, engaged citizens.

Park Day School is a TK-8 East Bay independent school that prepares students to be informed, courageous, and compassionate people who shape a more equitable and sustainable world.

Prospect Sierra students are passionate about learning. Exceptional teachers inspire students to seek deep, meaningful understanding; develop strong academic skills; and become creative, independent thinkers. The Learning Center further helps those with language-based learning differences such as dyslexia or dysgraphia.

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Redwood Day inspires students to reach for their next challenge, embrace differences, and develop the intellectual and emotional courage to be ready for anything.

The School of the Madeleine is Berkeley’s vibrant and inclusive TK-8 Catholic school, with a rich tradition that unites academic achievement and spiritual development. The Madeleine is a place where young minds thrive, hearts grow, and service is lived.

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Shu Ren International School in Berkeley offers PK2–Grade 5 in a joyful, inquiry-based environment. Through Mandarin immersion and the International Baccalaureate Primary Years Programme, students grow as confident, creative, and globally minded learners within a caring community.

St. Theresa is a Catholic community dedicated to the academic, social and spiritual development of all students in Kinder Prep through 8th grade. A rigorous curriculum integrates faith, academic excellence, and both critical and creative thinking in partnership with parents.

Founded in 1976, Sterne School is the Bay Area's premier school for neurodiverse learners in grades 4–12, specializing in dyslexia, ADHD, and language-based learning challenges.

The Berkeley School offers a responsive, inclusive educational environment where exceptional teachers seek and nurture each child’s unique learning potential.

A Montessori school serving ages 2 through middle school, offering a rich, well-rounded education with music, fine arts, and French, Spanish, and English immersion, equipping students with skills for life while nurturing curious, creative, confident learners inspired to go beyond the expected.