List of Schools

ABRAHAM JOSHUA HESCHEL DAY SCHOOL

17701 Devonshire St,
Northridge, CA 91325
https://www.heschel.com

Abraham Joshua Heschel Day School is a dynamic transitional kindergarten through eighth grade educational community grounded in Jewish values. Located on a three-acre campus in Northridge, California, the sense of inspiration and engagement that have been the hallmark of Heschel since its inception in 1972 are unmistakable. Our values of tradition, character, and community infuse students, faculty, staff, and parents with a shared vision and meaningful purpose. Individually and collectively, we challenge ourselves to pursue excellence. As a pluralistic Jewish school, our families observe Judaism on many different levels. Balancing individual engagement and joyful learning with rigorous studies within a dual curriculum is at the forefront of a Heschel education. Teachers and parents work collaboratively to ensure that we offer our students challenging and diverse opportunities for growth in a secure, positive environment with the resources to enable our children to emerge as active citizens who understand the importance of making a difference in the world. Students are encouraged to question and engage in respectful debate, problem solve and think critically. For more information, please contact our Director of Admission, eden.lavy@heschel.com, 818-368-5781.

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ALTA VISTA SCHOOL

San Francisco, CA
www.altavistaschool.org
Grades: Junior Kindergarten – 8th

Alta Vista School provides a dynamic, hands-on educational experience designed to ignite curiosity and foster critical thinking. With a focus on STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math) and social-emotional learning, students build a strong academic foundation while being encouraged to explore their passions and engage with the community and environment.

Learn more: www.altavistaschool.org.

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AURORA SCHOOL

https://auroraschool.org 

Aurora School’s mission is to nurture children’s love of learning by cultivating academic excellence, emotional intelligence, and social engagement.

Aurora’s teachers foster academic strength and problem-solving skills with a focus on social justice. Social/Emotional Learning is essential to our curriculum, with an emphasis on self-awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision making. Our community of students, parents and staff practice empathy, kindness, and inclusivity, and move through the world with positive intention.

Our most unique trait is our multi-grade classrooms, where students in grades K/1, 2/3, 4/5 and Middle School share learning spaces. Older students have the opportunity to mentor younger students, who become mentors themselves the next year, forming friendships beyond their age groups, and supporting learning at all levels.

If you’d like to learn more about Aurora School, visit auroraschool.org or contact admissions@auroraschool.org to schedule an information session or campus tour.

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BENTLEY SCHOOL

https://www.bentleyschool.org

Belong to a Community. Become Your Best Self. Bentley is a distinctive independent K-12 day school founded in 1920 with two beautiful campuses in Oakland (K-8) and Lafayette (9- 12).

Exacting academics, caring teachers and peers, and an inclusive community prepare students for lives of purpose and success in and beyond college.

Learn more at www.bentleyschool.org.

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THE BERKELEY SCHOOL

Early Childhood: 2030 Francisco Street Berkeley, CA 94709
(510) 849-8340
K-8th Grade: 1310 University Avenue Berkeley, CA 94702
(510) 665-8800
https://www.theberkeleyschool.org/

At The Berkeley School, Preschool through 8th Grade students actively learn what it means to be a member of their school community, their local community, and the global community. Filtered through the lens of civic engagement, our approach to teaching connects academic rigor with social and emotional development.

Our responsive curriculum focuses on current events and key conflict-resolution opportunities, empathy development practices, and experiential learning, all of which reinforce our core belief: what matters in education is what matters in life.

You’re invited to meet with us virtually or in-person for a campus tour. Safety is first and foremost as we open our campuses for prospective families to explore our school. Register at https://theberkeleyschool.schooladminonline.com/portal/new_inquiry/.

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BESANT HILL SCHOOL

https://www.besanthill.org

Located on 520 acres in Ojai, CA, the mission of Besant Hill School is the development of each individual’s intellectual and artistic abilities. Through awakening the spirit of inquiry, we encourage students to pursue integrity and excellence. Our non-competitive college prep community builds honesty, respect, compassion, and responsibility. Our goal is to develop a lifelong habit of learning as embodied in our school’s motto, Aún Aprendo—I am still learning.

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BRENTWOOD SCHOOL

East Campus (Grades 6-12)
100 South Barrington Pl., Los Angeles, CA 90049
310-476-4087

West Campus (Grades K-5)
12001 Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90049
310-889-2812
www.bwscampus.com

Brentwood School is an independent K-12 coed day school with two campuses, located four blocks apart on Sunset Boulevard, in the Brentwood neighborhood of West Los Angeles.

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE:
Brentwood School inspires every student to:
Think critically and creatively.
Act ethically.
Shape a future with meaning.

CORE VALUES:
Trust • Respect • Responsibility • Honesty • Caring • Diversity • Community

DIVERSITY MISSION STATEMENT:
The Brentwood School community actively seeks diverse perspectives and embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential. We create an environment that fosters openness and appreciation of multiple dimensions of culture and identity. We aim to engage mindfully in open and frequent dialogues to ensure that each member is valued, included, and respected. Diversity is in the fabric of who we are.

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THE CENTER FOR EARLY EDUCATION

http://www.centerforearlyeducation.org
563 North Alfred Street
West Hollywood, CA 90048
323-651-0707

The Center for Early Education is an independent, coeducational day school in West Hollywood, California serving approximately 538 students in its Toddler through Sixth Grade programs.

The school was founded in 1939 by a group of parents who were inspired by the belief that children’s social and emotional development are as important as their academic growth. Today The Center is a nationally renowned, innovative Early Childhood and Elementary school that combines a nurturing, inclusive learning environment with an increasingly challenging academic program that addresses the developmental needs of each child.

Centrally located in the vibrant city of West Hollywood, the school’s urban campus houses state of the art facilities, including an Innovation Center, science labs, a 23,000 volume library, art studios, music rooms, gymnasiums, and developmentally appropriate ground level and rooftop playgrounds.

With its ongoing commitment to diversity, the school welcomes families from all over the city of Los Angeles who represent a wide range of diversity in all its forms; racial, ethnic, cultural, socio-economic, and family makeup, among others. These families are united by their belief in our core values of caring, responsibility, inclusion, and honesty.

Application information can be found on our website at www.CenterForEarlyEducation.org.

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CONVENT & STUART HALL

sacredsf.org

Convent & Stuart Hall is an independent K–12 preparatory school in San Francisco that offers a rigorous and unique blend of single-sex and coed classes. Rooted in the Sacred Heart tradition of Catholic education, we are spiritually inclusive and promote a culture of openness and respectful dialogue.

Located at the heart of the digital revolution, Convent & Stuart Hall engages a relevant foundational mission while looking ahead to ask what skills will be needed in the future.

To discover how a centuries-old educational model remains boldly grounded and relevant, please visit sacredsf.org.

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CRESTVIEW PREPARATORY SCHOOL

140 Foothill Blvd
La Canada, CA 91011
818-952-0925
www.crestviewprep.org

At Crestview, we believe that childhood is extraordinary. It’s a time when social and emotional well-being lays the foundation for future success. Serving children from transitional kindergarten to sixth grade, our warm learning community ensures that each child feels safe, supported, and ready to embrace new challenges. Crestview is a place where academic excellence blends seamlessly with play and exploration, creating a rich and balanced experience. We celebrate childhood, nurture each child’s potential, and foster joyful learning that paves the way for a bright future. Visit us at www.crestviewprep.org to learn more.

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THE CROWDEN SCHOOL

www.crowden.org/the-crowden-school

The Crowden School is unlike any other school in the country, a 3rd–8th-grade day school with chamber music at its heart. Since 1983, our ensemble-based curriculum has instilled in our students the creative, collaborative, and critical-thinking skills to succeed in life. The study of music alongside a challenging academic curriculum offers our students a unique educational experience with transformative results. In our small classes, you will find students who are actively engaged with learning, whether they are making music or discussing books, solving equations, or playing soccer. The cooperative and emphatic communication skills our students learn while playing music together, and the fun they have in doing it, carries over to all aspects of their lives. Crowden School students are lively, curious, and confident learners. Our alumni are well-rounded leaders, ready to meet the artistic and intellectual challenges of the high school years and beyond—whether they go on to careers in microbiology or music.

For children who love music, Crowden offers a supportive home and community for engaged learning and growth. At The Crowden School, the music changes everything.

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CYPRESS SCHOOL OF SAN FRANCISCO

(formerly known as Cow Hollow School)
387 Moraga Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94129
(415) 921-2328
www.cowhollowschool.org

Cypress School of San Francisco (formerly known as Cow Hollow School), a beautiful little school nestled in the Presidio in San Francisco, offers parent participation, full-day, full-year program for children ages 2-5.

Our approach to education comes directly from an absolute love of children and childhood. We believe that every child is capable and competent. We observe, document and interpret children’s thinking and learning in order to understand, support and extend the children’s meaning-making experiences.

As a school community we value process, play, inquiry, stewardship for the earth, relationships, and creativity. Within the context of meaningful experiences and reciprocal relationships among participants, it is our goal to inspire dispositions for lifelong learning.

The following principles guide and define our approach to learning and teaching:
• Every child is capable and competent
• Children learn through play, investigation, inquiry and exploration
• Children and adults learn and play in reciprocal relationships with peers, family members, and teachers
• Adults recognize the many ways in which children approach learning and relationships, express themselves, and represent what they are coming to know
• Process is valued, acknowledged, supported, nurtured and studied
• Documentation of learning processes acts as memory, assessment, and advocacy
• The indoor and outdoor environments, and natural spaces, transform, inform, and provoke thinking and learning
• School is a place grounded in the pursuit of social justice, social responsibility, human dignity and respect for all.

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ECHO HORIZON SCHOOL

3430 McManus Avenue
Culver City, CA 90230
www.echohorizon.org

Experience Joyful, Engaged Learning

At Echo Horizon, we believe that elementary school is a place of discovery and exploration, free from unhealthy pressure. Our school provides a warm and supportive environment that allows students the freedom to explore, question, and imagine. We believe in educating students with a dynamic curriculum that combines the "best of both worlds": the strongest traditional practices with research-based and evidence-tested innovation, preparing our scholars for matriculation to the best independent middle and high schools in Los Angeles. With a commitment to inclusion and diversity rooted in the Echo Center, fifteen percent of our students are deaf or hard of hearing (DHH). They learn and play alongside their hearing peers using technology such as hearing aids and cochlear implants. This unique educational model benefits all students by helping them to develop empathy, an appreciation of difference, and a lived understanding of diverse experiences. We actively seek to understand the complex and rich identities of self and others, and to lean into difficult topics related to diversity and inclusion. This pursuit and belief prepares our students to be contributing members of an increasingly diverse and global world.

Visit echohorizon.org/visit to schedule a tour!

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ECOLE BILINGUE DE BERKELEY

1009 Heinz Avenue
Berkeley, CA 94710
510-549-3867

Ecole Bilingue de Berkeley, founded in 1977, is a preschool to 8th grade French-American school.

As a recognized leader in international bilingual education, EB integrates the rigor and excellence of a French curriculum into a dynamic, whole-child education, imbuing students with tenacity, cross-cultural fluency, a deep intellectual capacity, and vast stores of kindness.

EB’s students receive a wide range of services that enrich their educational experience. We strongly believe that in order to grow into thriving adolescents and adults, children need character education, environmental education, and a supportive atmosphere that nurtures creativity and exploration.

We offer a full range of support to children and families: extended daycare and after-school enrichment classes, counseling, individual support in French, a learning specialist, and a bilingual library that all families can access.

At the Middle School level, we have recently created our International track! Students can now start in Middle School (grade 6) with no prior experience with French Language and have the opportunity to join our community then.

Accreditations: WASC/CAIS, NAIS Member, French Ministry of Education and Mission Laïque Française.

Visit www.eb.org for more info or contact our Director of Admissions and Enrollment Management, Manon Johnson at mjohnson@eb.org

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GATE ACADEMY

San Rafael, CA
415-491-4700
gateacademy.org

GATE Academy is a small, fully accredited, independent, pre-K to 8th grade school that has served academically gifted children for 25 years. Located in Marin County on the beautiful St. Vincent’s campus, families from all over the Bay Area enroll their curious kids at GATE Academy for its unique learning environment.

Gifted children have different learning needs. These include alternative curriculum delivery methods with individualized lesson plans and grouping developmentally similar students together. To achieve this, GATE Academy clusters motivated and cognitively gifted students in small classroom groups with their social, emotional and intellectual peers, providing them with an inquiry-based, accelerated, self-paced curriculum in a school environment that celebrates them for who they are.

When curious kids are allowed to ask their questions, they dig deeper, reach farther, stay on task longer, retain more, spot contradictions better, and make conceptual connections faster. With inquiry-based learning, enrollees learn how to learn anything - and they learn to become creators of knowledge, rather than simply consumers of facts. GATE Academy’s unique learning environment allows its students to thrive, and become compassionate, curious and creative learners for life. Private tours are available by appointment.

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GERMAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF SILICON VALLEY

650 254 0748
www.gissv.org
admissions@gissv.org

Mountain View Campus
Preschool-Grade 12
310 Easy Street

San Francisco Campus
Preschool-Grade 9
117 Diamond St. (Castro)

The German International School of Silicon Valley (GISSV) is an independent dual language immersion school focused on nurturing students using a stimulating project-based learning system that fosters critical, independent, and imaginative thinking.

We feature a strong science program and are a recognized MINT (the German equivalent to STEM) school. Our Teachers are at the heart of the GISSV experience. We pride ourselves on our caring, highly qualified, experienced, and international faculty, most of whom have gone through Germany’s rigorous teacher training and hold an advanced German degree (Master's equivalent).

Our unique homeroom teacher system allows students to stay with the same teacher for several years, forging a strong bond, and for students joining us with little or no knowledge of either German or English, we offer individualized language learning support.

GISSV is accredited by WASC (Western Association of Schools and Colleges) and is recognized as the only official German School Abroad (DAS) in California. This enables our students to graduate with dual diplomas, the California High School Diploma, and the German International Abitur offering worldwide opportunities.

Schedule a tour with our Admissions Director and discover more about GISSV.

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THE HARKER SCHOOL

500 Saratoga Ave.
San Jose, CA 95129
408-249-2510
communications@harker.org
www.harker.org

An inspiring and supportive community: The Harker School

The Harker School, established in 1893, is a kindergarten-grade 12 private school in Silicon Valley that has earned international recognition for its top academics, quality teachers and student achievements. Educating more than 2,000 students, Harker is the largest independent school of its kind in California with each division on its own San Jose campus.

Harker blends strong college-prep academics with rich and extensive offerings in STEM, business, athletics and the arts. Harker evaluates the course placement that will best challenge and inspire each student to academic excellence, ensuring a motivating and exciting learning environment. Outstanding faculty, many with advanced degrees, and small class sizes are paramount at Harker. Our comprehensive, innovative curriculum features outstanding teaching techniques, diverse educational experiences and broad rich, extracurricular activities.

Kindness, respect, honesty, integrity and personal accountability have been in the school’s DNA since its founding. Community service, character development curriculum and our honor code all encourage, develop and reinforce these important qualities.

Harker is an inspiring, supportive and lively community where parents, faculty, staff, students and alumni form a close-knit community through events, traditions and our common mission. Our students leave Harker uncommonly prepared for college and ready to make a difference in the world. For more information visit www.harker.org.

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HEAD-ROYCE SCHOOL

www.headroyce.org

Head-Royce is a nationally recognized K-12 independent school situated in the hills of Oakland, California. Our mission is to develop students of character, intellect, and creativity.

At our core, we are a community of passionate educators and learners, all sharing a deep commitment to creating lifelong learners who will be prepared to lead with joy and compassion. Our faculty is world-class, bringing a diversity of thought and subject matter mastery from a wide range of experiences.

Upon visiting our campus, you will see a dynamic and vibrant learning center in action. From innovation centers, internships, and integrated technology, to life skills classes, service learning, cross-divisional buddies, and small advising groups, we are equally dedicated to educational excellence and social-emotional learning.

Our 900 students come to us from a variety of backgrounds and cultures and we are proud to reflect the fabric of the Bay Area. Our admissions are open to all students regardless of race, color, religion, gender, disability, sexual orientation, nationality, or ethnic origin.

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HILLBROOK SCHOOL

300 Marchmont Drive
Los Gatos, CA 95032
(408) 356-6116
admission@hillbrook.org
www.hillbrook.org

Be Kind, Be Curious, Take Risks, Be Your Best: these are the Core Values of Hillbrook School, an independent JK-12 school in Los Gatos and downtown San José, California. At Hillbrook, students find a close, welcoming community of friends, parents, and educators—a place where every student is known, and a school where every student is encouraged to be exactly who they are. At Hillbrook, we know that who we are together makes a difference in the world.

In addition to strong academic programs in math, sciences, the arts, history, world languages, students can explore their passions and curiosities—student choice and engagement are firmly at the center of a Hillbrook education. Guided by the Scott Center for Social Entrepreneurship, students learn how to discover what matters to them and their own agency to create change and turn their ideas into impact.

As a school, we move into the future with intention—diversity, equity, and inclusion are woven into our academic curriculum, preparing students to see the world as it is, imagine what it might be, and develop the knowledge, skills, and confidence to build a better future for all. Hillbrook is an extraordinary place to be a student. Visit www.hillbrook.org or email admission@hillbrook.org to schedule a tour—we can’t wait to meet you!

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IMAGINATION LAB SCHOOL

Cubberley Community Center
4000 Middlefield Road
Palo Alto, CA 94303
https://www.imagination-school.org/

Imagination Lab School is an intentionally small, K-8 school with a commitment to equity, social justice, and sustainability. Our program is designed to support and develop the mindset, skillset, and toolset each child needs to be their best self so that they may engage meaningfully and purposefully with the world around them.

Our relationship-based and innovative program empowers learners to:
• Know themselves
• Find their voice and know how to exercise it
• Seek to understand multiple perspectives
• Take meaningful action

ILS at a Glance
We are a highly engaged, reflective, courageous, and diverse community of student and adult learners. Key features of our program includes:
• Social and emotional development as the foundation of all learning
• A multi-modal and constructivist approach
• A project-based and problem-based environment
• Brain-breaks and mindfulness
• Over one-hour of outdoor time each day
• A personalized learning experience via whole group, small group, and independent learning experiences

To learn more about our innovative model, follow us on Instagram and Twitter, and visit our website where you can sign up for one of our weekly tours.

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THE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF LOS ANGELES

internationalschool.la

The International School of Los Angeles is an independent, international, high-quality school that offers both a French immersion track from preschool through 12th grade and a separate international high school track that prepares students for the International Baccalaureate® Diploma Programme in grades 11 and 12. With multiple Los Angeles-area campuses (Burbank, Los Feliz, Pasadena, and West Valley), the School welcomes over 1,000 students.

We promise our students a future full of possibilities and opportunities that come from being outstanding bilingual critical thinkers who have access to two of the most rigorous academic credentials in the world. With a preschool through 12th grade education delivered in an intimate, nurturing and diverse environment, our students become caring global citizens prepared to thrive in a changing world. For more information, please visit internationalschool.la or email admissions@lilaschool.com. Speak and think globally.

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THE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF SAN FRANCISCO

The International School of San Francisco is a bilingual, multicultural learning community where students learn to navigate the complexities of the world with confidence, empathy, and joy.

When minds and cultures from around the world come together to learn, boundless curiosity takes hold. That deep intellectual engagement and joyful discovery describes every day at The International School of San Francisco. Discussions, explorations, and adventures are richer and livelier because every member of our vibrant, international community is both student and teacher on an exhilarating journey of learning and empathy. There’s nothing like it in San Francisco.

With compassionate hearts and inquisitive minds, our students are the collaborative global changemakers who will lead our world towards a more just future.

Learn more about us at https://www.internationalsf.org/.

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JULIA MORGAN SCHOOL FOR GIRLS

5000 MacArthur Boulevard
Oakland, CA 94619
510-632-6000
https://www.juliamorganschool.org

Julia Morgan School for Girls’ mission is to prepare our students to be the confident, capable, creative, and compassionate women of tomorrow. The only all-girls middle school in the East Bay, JMSG is a vibrant, immersive learning environment where each student thrives both academically and socially as her authentic self. Our rigorous academic curriculum is seamlessly interwoven with our rich community culture. When a JMSG student graduates, she leaves with ownership of her learning and prepared to effectuate her skills in a changing world. The school is dedicated to the intellectual, creative, social, and emotional growth of girls during their critical middle school years. Our goal is to provide educational opportunities and positive role models not fully afforded girls in coeducational institutions. We create an arena for academic excellence, critical thinking, positive risk taking, and the development of individual talents. Learning will extend beyond the walls of the classroom into the community to foster compassion and social responsibility.

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LAKE TAHOE PREPARATORY SCHOOL

255 Olympic Valley Rd.
PO Box 2180, Olympic Valley, CA 96146
530-583-8665
www.laketahoeprep.org

Are you searching for a nurturing and safe high school environment for your child to thrive in as they continue to embrace their individuality and develop their gifts and talents while preparing for college? Look here! Lake Tahoe Preparatory School (LTP) offers an inclusive school community welcoming our LGBTQ families. Located in the resort community of Olympic Valley, California at Lake Tahoe, LTP is a private college prep school for students in grades 8-12 through PG hosting both boarding and day students. Founded in 1978 LTP is proud of our 100% university acceptance for all graduates. College Matriculation | Lake Tahoe Prep

LTP students benefit from our rigorous curriculum approved by the University of California, small class size, and access to yearlong outdoor sports. Additionally, LTP offers individual and group clinical counseling services for students upon request with the school’s clinical counseling therapists to ensure our students feel safe and supported. LTP meets your child where they are in their academic journey and promotes success for all students.

Lake Tahoe Preparatory School has rolling enrollment and we invite you to contact Bill Grant, Head of School to discuss the LTP opportunities for your child.

Bill Grant, Head of School
Cell Phone: 334-367-8807
Email: bill.grant@laketahoeprep.org

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LYCÉE FRANÇAIS DE SAN FRANCISCO

https://www.lelycee.org

LFSF, the Lycée Français de San Francisco, offers a unique multilingual and multicultural education program designed to empower students to become adaptable global thinkers, able to make meaningful contributions to our world. From Preschool, 2 years old, to High School, LFSF students grow up cultivating curiosity and critical thinking, empathy and respect for others.

Our international community (50+ nationalities / 30+ languages) supports and deeply cares about the DEI work done everyday. LFSF is proud to celebrate and include all members of its community at large.

Our program, which is also composed of an international section starting in Elementary school, allows students to graduate with a double diploma (French Baccalaureate and U.S. High School Diploma), and is an excellent preparation for universities in North America (for 80+% of our students), Europe or anywhere in the world.

Accredited by CAIS (California Association of Independent Schools) as well as the French Ministry of National Education, LFSF brings you close to 60 years of experience in bilingual education.

LFSF is a Candidate School* for the internationally renowned IB program to add an international track (LFSF iTrack) from Kindergarten to Gr 12. This continuous program provides students with an outstanding French language acquisition curriculum that will lead to an IB Bilingual diploma. Contact our Admissions office for more information.

*This school is pursuing authorization as an IB World School. These are schools that share a common philosophy—a commitment to high quality, challenging, international education that LFSF believes is important for our students.

*Only schools authorized by the IB Organization can offer any of its four academic programmes: the Primary Years Programme (PYP), the Middle Years Programme (MYP), the Diploma Programme, or the Career-related Programme (CP). Candidate status gives no guarantee that authorization will be granted. For further information about the IB and its programmes, visit www.ibo.org.

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MILLENNIUM SCHOOL

245 Valencia St.
San Francisco, CA 94103
415-992-8520 ext. 102 for admissions
www.millenniumschool.org

Millennium is Middle School, Reimagined.

Middle school is a time when adolescents are answering three key questions: Who am I? How do I relate to others? What will I contribute to the world? Our educational model supports adolescents in answering these questions.

We believe in developing each student to their fullest potential. For adolescents in particular, this involves providing an immersive academic experience, aimed towards making a social impact in the real-world, and integrated within a science-based framework for holistic human development.

Our premise is that middle school should have both stronger academics - using Socratic seminars and project-based, real-world learning - and a stronger focus on developing the habits and mindsets that lead to happy, meaningful, purposeful lives as adults. Middle school should also be a safe place where students can interact with one another in a healthy and supportive way. We're working with leading educators, adolescent development experts, parents, and students to develop a school model that can realize the full potential of the middle school years.

Want to learn more? Sign up for an info session or chat with our team at www.millenniumschool.org or emailing admissions@millenniumschool.org.

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MONICA ROS SCHOOL

https://monicaros.org/

Monica Ros School, located in Ojai, California (between Los Angeles and Santa Barbara), has been a cherished part of the community since 1942, offering a warm, nurturing environment for children ages two through third grade. Our play-based curriculum encourages children to explore and learn through hands-on activities, making each day engaging and fun. With small class sizes, every child receives the personalized attention they need to thrive. We balance academics with art, music, performing arts, Spanish, and outdoor play, helping build children's confidence and creating a well-rounded foundation for their future. We are committed to creating an inclusive community that celebrates diversity and ensures all students feel seen, valued, and respected. At Monica Ros, we are more than just a school – we are a close-knit, supportive community dedicated to fostering creativity and growth in every child.

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THE OAKS SCHOOL

www.oaksschool.org

At The Oaks School, education thrives as a partnership among children, teachers, and families, emphasizing inclusiveness and collaborative decision-making. This commitment is evident in the classroom and the wider school community, where active family involvement serves as a model for service and citizenship.

The Oaks aims to nurture the wonder and curiosity in children, transforming it into a love of learning. We believe that children learn best by taking responsibility for their education, and our goal is to lay a foundation for lifelong learning. Our safe, non-competitive environment allows children to take risks, make mistakes, and build skills at their own pace.

Our curriculum promotes intellectual, social-emotional, and physical development, fostering a culture that nurtures the human spirit. We emphasize essential academic skills such as reading, writing, computing, creating, problem-solving, and critical thinking. Teachers facilitate these skills through integrated themes, projects, and activities that engage children. Anti-Bias Education (ABE) that encourages self-expression and resolving conflicts, are at the heart of our curriculum.

At The Oaks, teaching reflects the diverse contexts in which we live. Through shared experiences, we appreciate both our unique traits and commonalities. Our classrooms and school community thus become a gateway to understanding the world.

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PARK DAY SCHOOL

Oakland, CA
510-653-0317
parkdayschool.org

Park Day School is a progressive K-8 co-ed school located in Oakland, California. Park Day provides a strong academic foundation where students learn by doing and are encouraged to follow their own curiosity.

With a focus on developing intrinsic motivation, Park Day’s robust interdisciplinary academic program includes an emphasis on social justice and social-emotional learning. Classes are designed to prepare students to be informed, courageous, and compassionate people who shape a more equitable and sustainable world, while nurturing a love of learning that propels them their entire lives.

Take a virtual tour of campus or sign up to visit Park Day School in person at parkdayschool.org.

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PRESIDIO KNOLLS SCHOOL

https://www.presidioknolls.org/

Unlock a World of Possibilities at Presidio Knolls School

In the heart of San Francisco’s SoMa district, Presidio Knolls School (PKS) is redefining what it means to be a global citizen. Our Mandarin immersion program, serving children from preschool (age 2.5) through eighth grade, is more than just an academic or language experience—it’s a journey into global competence, emotional intelligence, and cultural understanding.

At PKS, we offer a learning environment where full Mandarin immersion transitions into a bilingual approach by middle school, all within a project-based curriculum that sparks curiosity, critical thinking, and creative problem-solving. Our students don’t just learn—they inquire, innovate, and connect with the world around them, becoming ethical leaders ready to face global challenges.

Community and collaboration are the heart of PKS. We are a place where every student, family, and staff member is valued, respected, and empowered to contribute to our shared future. With a strong focus on cultural competence and social justice, PKS prepares students not just for academic success, but for a lifetime of meaningful impact.

Ready to explore what PKS can offer your child? Visit presidioknolls.org/admissions-welcome to learn more and register for an information session. Join us in a community where learning is a joyful adventure, and every child is prepared to lead with purpose and heart.

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PROSPECT SIERRA SCHOOL

Elementary School
2060 Tapscott Avenue
El Cerrito, CA 94530

Middle School
960 Avis Drive
El Cerrito, CA 94530
Grades: TK – 8th
prospectsierra.org

Prospect Sierra is a TK-8 independent school enrolling 470 students on two spacious campuses in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Prospect Sierra students are passionate about learning. Our exceptional teachers inspire students to seek deep, meaningful understanding; to develop strong academic skills; and to become creative and independent thinkers. Prospect Sierra cultivates compassion, fairness, respect, and individuality within a community that celebrates diversity, authenticity, and service.

Prospect Sierra At-A-Glance

• Located on two 3-acre campuses in El Cerrito hills
• 470 students
• Families from 15 Bay Area cities
• Student teacher ratio 9:1
• Students of color: 56%
• $2.5M invested in Flexible Tuition
• Flexible tuition students: 33%
• School begins at 8:30 a.m. for TK-4, 8:15 a.m. for 5-8
• Transportation available
• Extended programs available

For more information, please email us at admissions@prospectsierra.org.

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PS1 PLURALISTIC SCHOOL

1225 Broadway
Santa Monica, CA 90404
310-394-1313

www.psone.org

PS1 Pluralistic School is an independent elementary school for Kindergarten through 6th-grade in the heart of Santa Monica. This is a place where we recognize and value the unique qualities contributed by every individual student and every adult at our school. Everyone contributes.

Pluralism is both our goal and our method. Our name, PS1 Pluralistic School, echoes the United States’ motto, E pluribus unum: Out of many, one. The words convey the complex, ongoing, optimistic work of creating and sustaining a truly democratic society.

That’s the founding and enduring purpose of PS1—and what makes us unique. We believe that empathetic, innovative, collaborative thinkers can and must build a better world for all. And the best time to cultivate this vital mindset is in children’s earliest years.

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THE SAKLAN SCHOOL

1678 School Street
Moraga, CA 94556
925-376-7900
www.saklan.org

The Saklan School is where Preschool through 8th Grade students grow into people who think creatively, act compassionately, and live courageously. It is where hands-on, Project Based Learning inspires authentic curiosity; where strong academics instill high personal standards; where supportive teachers create meaningful connections; and where real-world experiences foster courage and build confidence. If your child is ready to take risks, collaborate, ask big questions, and become a confident problem solver, then we invite you to join us for a tour of The Saklan School.

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ST. JAMES' EPISCOPAL SCHOOL

https://www.sjsla.org

St. James’ Episcopal School is an independent, Pre K-6th elementary school with a neighborhood school “feel” in the heart of Los Angeles. We provide a rich educational experience in a warm and diverse community.

We believe that an inclusive and joyful respect for all of God’s creation, engaged and compassionate citizenship, and student-centered instruction instill in our students a lifelong love of learning, academic confidence and success. St. James’ is not just an education; it is an engaging, close-knit community that becomes part of your family and your life.

At St. James’, our approach to teaching and learning blends student-centered instruction with joy and rigor. Through designing learning spaces with careful attention to the socio-emotional needs of our students, we ensure that all of our children are seen, heard and affirmed.

Our students learn best through an environment grounded in curiosity. We encourage our students to lean into creativity and wonder, while practicing kindness and compassion.

Our programs provide rich opportunities for children to develop lifelong habits of diligence and creative expression. We implement innovative, research-based best practices with extraordinary attention to students’ overall growth and well-being.

We invite you to visit and learn more about us at sjsla.org.

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ST. PATRICK'S EPISCOPAL DAY SCHOOL

One Church Road
Thousand Oaks, CA 91362
805-487-1416
admissions@stpatricksto.org
https://stpatricksdayschool.org

St. Patrick's Episcopal Day School is a vibrant learning community that fosters academic excellence, character development, and spiritual growth. Located in the heart of the Conejo Valley, St. Patrick's serves students from kindergarten readiness through eighth grade, offering a comprehensive curriculum that challenges students to think critically, embrace creativity, and collaborate effectively.

Our school is rooted in the Episcopal tradition, emphasizing respect, inclusivity, and service to others. These values are woven into daily life, creating a nurturing environment where students are encouraged to become compassionate, confident individuals who contribute meaningfully to the world around them. At St. Patrick's, we believe in educating the whole child, balancing strong academics with a focus on social-emotional learning, physical development, and spiritual exploration.

Our intimate class sizes allow for individualized attention and close relationships between students and teachers, creating a supportive and personalized learning experience. In addition to core academics, students benefit from a rich array of extracurricular programs in the arts, music, athletics, and technology, as well as service learning opportunities that inspire them to engage with their communities.

With a commitment to excellence since 1963, St. Patrick's Episcopal Day School prepares students for success in their academic journeys and beyond.

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Stratford School - When Students are Inspired by a Robust Curriculum…The Extraordinary Happens!

STRATFORD SCHOOL

Campuses Located Throughout Northern and Southern California
Find out more @ www.stratfordschools.com

Stratford School provides an unparalleled education where children are inspired to be creative problem-solvers, imaginative innovators and thoughtful, confident leaders. These 21st-century qualities provide children with the knowledge, confidence, and ingenuity to help them excel in future careers. Stratford’s accelerated curriculum from Preschool through Grade 8 emphasizes STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, mathematics) while incorporating music, physical education, foreign language, and social skills development.

By combining a safe and nurturing learning environment, Stratford teachers ensure a stimulating and well-rounded program while cultivating a child’s natural joy of learning. All students are encouraged to participate actively in leadership, community service, and extracurricular activities. Stratford’s goal is to prepare and mentor students for admission to competitive high schools and colleges.

Personalized tours can be scheduled by appointment and students are welcomed to enroll throughout the school year, as long as there is space available in the desire program and the child is grade-level ready. Find out more at www.stratfordschools.com and discover a school where the extraordinary happens.

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SYNAPSE SCHOOL

3375 Edison Way
Menlo Park, CA  94025
www.synapseschool.org
Educating a Community of Change Makers

An independent school serving students in TK-8th grade in the heart of Silicon Valley, Synapse offers an innovative academic curriculum fully integrated with Social-Emotional Learning (SEL). Synapse's curriculum and school life builds on the foundation of our mission of Educating a Community of Change Maskers. The program is carefully designed as a model school to demonstrate the power of blending emotional intelligence skills with leading-edge constructivist, project-based learning.

Our teachers and staff foster an inclusive, caring community. We are curious, innovative, imaginative, creative and we have fun!

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TOWN SCHOOL FOR BOYS

2750 Jackson St.
San Francisco, CA 94115
(415) 921-3747
www.townschool.com
K - 8th grade

Town School for Boys is a K-8 all boys' independent day school located in San Francisco, CA. Student enrollment is approximately 400 and our student : teacher ratio is 11 : 1. Our fundamental goal is for each boy to be engaged in an environment that weaves together collaboration, critical thinking, integrity, empathy, and creativity. These broad skills, as well as a firm grounding in core academic competencies, offer boys an excellent preparation for their further education. We promote social and emotional learning as a foundation of academic excellence and self-discovery. We prepare students to meet challenges in the world by helping them develop an appreciation for a variety of perspectives from the local to the global. We celebrate diversity by fostering a community of learners built on mutual respect. Learning experiences are inclusive, relevant, flexible, innovative, and adapted to reflect the needs of all kinds of learners. In our joyful, active, and collaborative school, boys flourish.

To find out more, visit our website at www.townschool.com.

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VALLEY MONTESSORI SCHOOL

https://vmschool.org/

Valley Montessori is the largest non-profit, and only triple accredited school in California. Established in Livermore in 1976, VMS a progressive, nationally recognized model Montessori school for children 18 months through 8th grade.

Accreditations include: the American Montessori Society, the California Association of Independent Schools and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. VMS is a certified California Green Business making us one of only two schools in the Tri-Valley with this distinguished honor.

Our six-acre hilltop campus boasts an Edible School Yard, complete with a vegetable garden, sustainable chicken coop and fruit orchard providing endless practical life opportunities plus snacks for the classrooms. Montessori education and experiences open the world to children developing engaged, responsible, respectful, and empowered citizens with an appreciation that learning is for life.

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THE WAVERLY SCHOOL

67 W. Bellevue Dr
Pasadena, CA 91105
(626) 802-8239
www.thewaverlyschool.org
Admissions: Admissions@thewaverlyschool.org

Finding the right educational community can be an overwhelming process. The Waverly School welcomes the chance to assist parents in getting to know the school and discovering whether Waverly is the right fit for their children. Offering progressive education from preschool through 12th grades, Waverly attracts students and families who value:
• A focus on building confidence, critical thinking, and collaboration
• Low student-teacher ratios at every grade level
• A history of graduates who attend highly rated engineering, arts, and liberal arts colleges and universities nationally and internationally
• An emphasis on academic and social-emotional skills essential for college and life beyond
• A warm and friendly campus near 210 and 134 freeways and Metro A (Blue) Line Del Mar station.

Background information:
• Waverly is a nonsectarian, coeducational, college preparatory, progressive day school that spans preschool through 12th grades.
• The school is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges
(WASC) and the California Association of Independent Schools (CAIS) and is a member of The Alliance, POCIS, and A Better Chance.
• Waverly is located in Pasadena, CA.The school is comprised of three contiguous campuses and a one-acre organic farm located is a few blocks away.

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WEBB

(909) 482-5214 / admission@webb.org
webb.org

Webb is an inclusive school community characterized by openness, acceptance, and empathy, where every individual is valued, respected, and supported. Located in Southern California, one of the most diverse areas in the US, our community is enriched by the different perspectives, beliefs, backgrounds, and experiences of our students, faculty, staff, and alumni. Embracing diversity in all its forms is crucial to our mission, especially our commitment to providing a top-tier learning environment that nurtures future leaders who think, act, lead, and serve.

As a community of learners, Webb is dedicated to fostering a welcoming and supportive environment that celebrates and honors all individuals. We respect individual differences, including but not limited to ethnicity, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, and socio-economic status.

Our culture is deeply rooted in the school’s mission and values. From the moment you join the Webb family, your talents, perspectives, and engagement are both welcomed and expected. We cherish the creativity that emerges from diverse viewpoints, honor our students’ rich cultural experiences, and strive to create a sense of belonging for every member of our community.

Webb is committed to creating a community where students can explore their differences and build on their common humanity.

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THE WESLEY SCHOOL

4832 Tujunga Avenue
North Hollywood, CA 91601
(818) 508-4542
www.wesleyschool.org

The Wesley School is a coeducational K-8 independent day school in North Hollywood. Established in 1999, we pride ourselves on our caring, welcoming, and diverse community. Take one look at our historic ivy-covered brick buildings, and you’ll be instantly transported to a different time and place—to a beautiful, tucked-away gem—an oasis in the heart of the San Fernando Valley. Here, we offer individual attention and small instructional groups, all the while nurturing relationships, developing globally-minded citizens, and demanding every student’s personal best. Our dedicated faculty, low student-to-teacher ratio, and wonderful learning community further set us apart, as do the smiles on our children’s faces when they willingly participate in everything from classroom discussions to public speaking opportunities.

When we ask our parent body why they chose us for their children, the overwhelming response is—community. Step onto our campus and see for yourself! We know you’ll walk away with a feeling that cannot be replicated as you witness, first-hand, Academic Excellence and Character Development within the Circle of Family. Come to Wesley, and you won’t be able to help but think that where you’ve actually come is home.

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WESTSIDE NEIGHBORHOOD SCHOOL

https://wns-la.org

WNS, a preschool – an 8th-grade private independent school located in Los Angeles, embraces a positive, child-centered approach to education that strives to fully develop the potential of each student intellectually, socially, emotionally, and physically. Our high academic and ethical standards encourage students to take responsibility for their learning and their behavior. Propelled by curiosity, WNS students are learners, doers, and makers. We provide students with a platform to become entrepreneurs by nurturing their intrinsic ability to innovate. Our program is designed to engage students in a project-based, active-learning curriculum that challenges all students to grow. We provide an environment steeped in a growth mindset where each child is able to experience success, embrace mistakes as a part of the journey, be confident in taking intellectual risks, and where individuals feel valued in their differences and value the differences in others.

We strive to be a community of lifelong learners, where academic excellence, creativity, sense of humor, independence, self-discipline, and high moral standards are valued.

For more information about WNS, please visit wns-la.org or contact by phone: at 310-574-8650 or Email: admissions@wns-la.org.

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THE WILLOWS COMMUNITY SCHOOL

where great minds grow
https://www.thewillows.org/

The Willows Community School, located in Culver City, California, is a Developmental Kindergarten through Eighth Grade independent school enrolling 470 students annually. Nationally recognized as a balanced, progressive educational leader, The Willows’ strong academic program incorporates experiential learning, critical thinking, and thematic instruction into cutting-edge curriculum and integrates STEAM, technology, maker, and the arts into the classroom. Character and heart are also emphasized as essential to The Willows’ definition of a ‘great mind.’ Focusing on the socio-emotional development of our community, The Willows integrates RULER, the acclaimed evidence-based approach to social and emotional learning developed by the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence, into school curriculum.

At The Willows, we believe each child brings our community an extraordinary gift: a curious mind, ready to explore and eager to learn. Our mission is to grow that gift by challenging our students to uncover meaning and significance in the world around them and to become capable, confident individuals who demonstrate character, engagement, and a joyful passion for creative inquiry across a lifetime. The Willows is strongly committed to financial assistance and seeks a broad-based student body with a diversity of race, ethnicity, family structure, socioeconomics, sexual orientation, culture, and learning styles. More than 32% of its student body is comprised of students of color, and the school annually enrolls students from 60+ zip codes across the greater Los Angeles area. www.thewillows.org.

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WINSTON PREPARATORY SCHOOL

www.winstonprep.edu

Winston Preparatory School is a network of campuses offering students with learning differences a highly individualized, holistic, and responsive education. Our unique model serves students through grade 12, along with a multifaceted gap year program for students who are not yet ready for college or the workplace. At Winston Prep, faculty carry out ongoing, in-depth assessments to cultivate a deep understanding of students, helping them to advance at a meaningful pace and giving them the tools to continue independently learning and growing.

All of our campuses provide intense skill remediation while fostering independence, resilience, responsibility, and self-awareness. They include two sites in New York City and one each in New Jersey, Connecticut, on Long Island, and our newest campus in the San Francisco Bay Area. Last year, we also launched Winston Online Learning, an innovative, individualized program that allows students to participate from anywhere in the country. To learn more about Winston Prep, visit www.winstonprep.edu.

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WOODLAND SCHOOL

woodland-school.org

Educating preschool through eighth-grade students, Woodland is a small school with a big heart. Families choose Woodland because they feel connected to our core values of curiosity, resilience, integrity, equity, respect, and stewardship, which are reflected in our curriculum, classrooms, and our grounded and inclusive community. Woodland is a school for the whole family as children grow and develop throughout their earliest educational experiences. While our preschool students explore their natural curiosity in a hands-on early childhood environment, our kindergarten through fourth-grade students develops a love for learning through small class sizes and nurturing teachers. During middle school, our fifth through eighth-grade students are supported through their adolescent years as they learn critical tools of self-advocacy, responsibility, and strength of voice.

Each day, Woodland strives to live its mission of developing collaborative, creative, and confident learners with the strength of voice to follow their hearts and make a difference. Located just west of Stanford University, Woodland students are kind to one another, are curious learners, are inclusive in the classroom and on the playground, lead daily assembly, and create and complete stewardship projects. Our students make Woodland a comfortable place for all children. Go Wildcats!

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YORK SCHOOL

https://www.york.org/

We inspire and prepare a diverse community of creative, independent thinkers.

York School is an award-winning, private, coed college-prep school for grades 8-12 located in Monterey, California, that develops confident and authentic leaders. We offer an academically challenging experiential program for bright, kind, and driven students in an inclusive, diverse community. Our beautiful, sunny campus serves 170 students who join us from public and independent middle schools in Monterey, Santa Cruz, and San Benito counties, as well as around the world. Our core principles of honesty, respect, responsibility, and compassion are central to our campus culture; a culture which includes curiosity and flexibility. Students develop nuanced and profound understanding of relevant issues and diverse cultures while demonstrating active civic involvement and social responsibility. Known for its academic excellence, York blends experiential learning with classroom-based programming to inspire intellectual curiosity and prepare students to be passionate contributors to their communities. With a wide variety of advanced academic offerings (including Honors, AP, and York Advanced Studies courses), an award-winning STEM program, global programming, exceptional arts, and thriving athletics, there is something for every Falcon to explore while they discover their unique, best selves!