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Primary and Secondary EducationCalifornia, United States51-200 Employees
The Berkeley School is an independent, progressive pre-K through 8th grade school with two campuses in the heart of Berkeley, founded in 1963. It serves primary and secondary education and blends academic instruction with social and emotional development, guided by a civic-engagement orientation. The school emphasizes attracting and retaining teachers who innovate to address students' intellectual and emotional needs across both on- and off-campus learning environments. Its client base comprises families seeking a progressive educational experience for children from pre-K through eighth grade in the Berkeley area. The institution situates itself as a mid-sized independent school within the education landscape, integrating conflict-resolution opportunities, empathy-building activities, and student-led community campaigns into its learning approach to prepare students for a changing world.