2023 East Bay Private Schools Open Houses and Tours

Aurora's mission is to nurture children's love of learning by cultivating academic excellence, emotional intelligence, and social engagement. Located above Rockridge, they're a progressive K-8 school where mixed-grade classrooms teach mentoring and empathy, and a Social/Emotional Learning curriculum fosters relationship skills and self-awareness.

• Elementary (K-5)
• Middle School (6-8)

BRWS provides a modern education enriched by the 103-year-old Waldorf® pedagogy, nourishing your child with what is intellectually, spiritually, physically, and emotionally meaningful at their developmental moment. Teachers use fine art to teach all main subjects. Students' natural curiosity is nurtured, and difference and diversity are honored.

• Preschool
• Transitional Kindergarten (tk)
• Elementary (K-5)
• Middle School (6-8)

Since 1973, Black Pine Circle School’s award-winning elementary and middle school has nurtured lifelong learners through a Socratic inquiry-based education that emphasizes both academics and the arts. BPC inspires and fosters curiosity, community, inquiry, and voice in their students.

• Elementary (K-5)
• Middle School (6-8)

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At the Contra Costa Jewish Day School, children blossom as students and human beings. They offer an outstanding academic program that nurtures students’ creativity, confidence, and compassion. CCJDS graduates are prepared to take on new challenges, pursue their dreams and make the world a better place. Academic excellence is just the beginning.

• Elementary (K-5)
• Middle School (6-8)

Crestmont is a small, K-8 community-driven cooperative school in the Richmond Hills. They use a "whole child" approach, focused on project-based learning, anti-bias education, and creating a nurturing environment where every student can truly thrive.

• Elementary (K-5)
• Middle School (6-8)

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The East Bay German International School is a dual-language immersion school offering preschool through high school programs. They offer exceptional academics, a diverse international perspective, and a vibrant school community.

• Preschool
• Elementary (K-5)
• Middle School (6-8)
• High School (9-12)

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East Bay School for Boys supports middle school boys in cultivating their intellectual, physical, and emotional selves to become the engaged, thoughtful, courageous, and justice-minded adults of tomorrow. Its irresistible classrooms feature a hands-on, project-based curriculum for grades 6 - 8.

• Middle School (6-8)

A preschool-8th grade bilingual immersion school where students learn in French and English since 1977. Every day, students learn to speak, write, and think in two languages, becoming open-minded, adaptable learners who discover their best selves while respecting the differences of others.

• Preschool
• Transitional Kindergarten (tk)
• Elementary (K-5)
• Middle School (6-8)

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Escuela Bilingüe Internacional (EBI) believes that inspiration and engagement are at the heart of student transformation. An excellent multilingual, international PK-8 education in the heart of the East Bay prepares EBI’s students to thrive in a diverse, changing world with character and empathy.

• Preschool
• Transitional Kindergarten (tk)
• Elementary (K-5)
• Middle School (6-8)

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Founded in 1887, Head-Royce is an independent K-12 school that offers a challenging program to educate the whole child. Their mission is to inspire a lifelong love of learning & pursuit of academic excellence, to promote respect for the diversity that makes our society strong, & to encourage responsible global citizenship.

• Elementary (K-5)
• Middle School (6-8)
• High School (9-12)

Julia Morgan School for Girls, the only all-girls middle school in the East Bay, is a progressive learning environment where students thrive both academically and socially as their authentic selves. The academic curriculum is interwoven with vibrant community culture. When JMSG students graduate, they leave with ownership of their learning.

• Middle School (6-8)

Montessori Family School celebrates more than 40 years of authentic Montessori education for Preschool - 8th grade. The MFS child enjoys an independent drive to learn, cares for their community and environment, acts with grace and courtesy, and understands the interdependence of all things.

• Preschool
• Transitional Kindergarten (tk)
• Elementary (K-5)
• Middle School (6-8)

Northern Light School (NLS) is an independent school in Oakland, CA serving students in Pre-K to 8th grade. NLS is committed to providing an empowering education for children from all socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds. The faculty and staff create an atmosphere where every child can excel – as learners, leaders, and engaged human beings.

• Preschool
• Transitional Kindergarten (tk)
• Elementary (K-5)
• Middle School (6-8)

At OHDS, Jewish children of all backgrounds thrive - strengthening communication, critical thinking and bilingual fluency through inquiry, partner learning, and second-language immersion. Cross-grade experiences, creative expression and leadership opportunities help students build confidence, connection, and community.

• Transitional Kindergarten (tk)
• Elementary (K-5)
• Middle School (6-8)

Outside School is located in beautiful Alvarado Park, 100% outdoors, K - 12. The Tuesday through Thursday schedule allows children time for their academics as part of a homeschool program, hybrid/flexi-schooling, or independent studies the rest of the week.

• Elementary (K-5)
• Middle School (6-8)
• High School (9-12)

Pacific Boychoir Academy offers a music-based educational program to boys in grades 3-8. Its Grammy-award winning associated choral ensemble offers professional-level artistic opportunities, while its day school nurtures curious, creative, and empathetic young men through a rigorous, individualized, and immersive academic and musical education.

• Elementary (K-5)
• Middle School (6-8)

Park Day School is a progressive K-8 co-ed school located in Oakland. Classes emphasize creativity, collaboration, and discovery. Through a Social Justice framework, students learn their own power to make positive change. Discover a school that will nurture your child’s love of learning.

• Elementary (K-5)
• Middle School (6-8)

Prospect Sierra students are passionate about learning. The exceptional teachers inspire students to seek deep, meaningful understanding; develop strong academic skills; and become creative and independent thinkers. TK to grade 8.

• Transitional Kindergarten (tk)
• Elementary (K-5)
• Middle School (6-8)

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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.

• Elementary (K-5)
• Middle School (6-8)

Shu Ren International School inspires students with a love of learning through an inquiry-based Mandarin immersion program that prepares students with the heart and mind to thrive in an evolving global society.

• Preschool
• Transitional Kindergarten (tk)
• Elementary (K-5)

St. Paul's is an independent K-8 school located by Lake Merritt. We inspire students to be fearless learners through strong social-emotional and academic curricula, community engaged learning, and a focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our students graduate with skills, confidence, and a sense of purpose.

• Elementary (K-5)
• Middle School (6-8)

St. Theresa School partners with parents to provide TK-8th grade students with a rigorous core curriculum and engaging specialty courses. They are eager to educate the whole child including fostering social-emotional learning. They are proud of the qualified and dedicated faculty and invite you to explore the website for more information.

• Transitional Kindergarten (tk)
• Elementary (K-5)
• Middle School (6-8)

Sterne is a co-ed independent day school serving 4-12th grade students Bay Area-wide. Sterne offers a personalized experience: small classes and wrap-around support amplify strengths and give students space to unlock their potential and achieve their own version of success.

• Elementary (K-5)
• Middle School (6-8)
• High School (9-12)

The Berkeley School is a progressive, PreK-8 independent school guided by a core belief: what matters in education is what matters in life. They prepare students to achieve their full potential as active citizens to engage a changing world.

• Preschool
• Transitional Kindergarten (tk)
• Elementary (K-5)
• Middle School (6-8)

The Crowden School for grades 3–8 provides a transformative academic education, with chamber music at its core. Crowden's unique philosophy of collaborative learning empowers our students to thrive in life. At The Crowden School, music changes everything.

• Elementary (K-5)
• Middle School (6-8)

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