Middle Schoolers Hang Out on the Green Field
General Information
- Independent K–8 school located on two campuses in El Cerrito hills
- Total enrollment: 467
- Elementary school: 204
- Middle school: 263
- Faculty and staff: 96
- Student teacher ratio: 9:1
- Students of color: 42%
- Families from Berkeley, El Cerrito, Kensington, Richmond, Oakland, Albany, and beyond
School Day Schedule
- School begins at 8:30 a.m. for K–4, 8:20 a.m. for 5–8
- K dismissal: 2:35 p.m.
- 1–4 dismissal: 3:05 p.m.
- 5–8 dismissal: 3:20 p.m.
- Wednesday early dismissal: 2:20 p.m. for K–4, 2:35 p.m. for 5–8
- Bus transportation available
- BeforeSchool program: starts 7:30 a.m. for K–4, 8:00 a.m. for Grades 5–8
- AfterSchool program: until 6:00 p.m.
- Download 2012-13 School Calendar of Holidays and Vacations: Prospect Sierra School Calendar
Tuition and Affordability
- Tuition assistance awards: $1.6 million for 2012-13
- Students receiving awards: 36%
- Tuition support program available for Bay Area middle income families
- Tuition for 2012-13:
- $21,600 for K-4
- $23,670 for 5-8
Accreditation and Associations
- California Association of Independent Schools (CAIS)
- National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
- East Bay Independent Schools Association (EBISA)
- Bay Area Teacher Training Institute (BATTI)
- People of Color in Independent Schools (POCIS)
- Green Schools Initiative
- National Youth Leadership Council (NYLC)
- Certified “Bay Area Green Business” with many ongoing green initiatives
Campus and Facilities
- Dedicated kindergarten yard
- Sunny, spacious classrooms
- Beautiful, expansive libraries
- Dedicated art, music, science, and drama spaces
- Large outdoor play areas