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Bentley School

Bentley School

Grades
K–12
  • Advanced Placement
  • College Prep
  • Non-Denominational
  • Day

Who we are

Bentley at a Glance

For over 100 years, families have chosen Bentley School for our dynamic balance of academic challenge, personal character, and inclusive community. Spanning two East Bay campuses, our 650 K–12 students learn how to think, lead, and chart their own unique paths.

  • 2 Campuses, 1 Connected K–12 Journey: Lower & Middle School (K–8) in Oakland (350 students) | Upper School (9–12) in Lafayette (300 students)

  • Personalized Attention: 8:1 Student-to-Faculty Ratio

  • Diverse & Regional Community: 55% students of color, representing 70+ Bay Area zip codes

  • Accessible & Supportive: 1 in 4 families receive financial assistance; Families love that extended care (7:30 AM–6:00 PM) and our bus service are included in tuition.

  • Proven Outcomes: 100% of graduates admitted to over 300 top colleges and universities worldwide.

  • Accreditation: Fully accredited by CAIS and WASC

Bentley warmly welcomes applicants of all ethnic and religious backgrounds, races, national origins, genders, and sexual orientations

Our application for the next school year goes live on September 1. At that time, admissions events, including sign-ups for Open Houses, will be open. We look forward to welcoming you to one of our campuses.

The Promise of Bentley School

To pursue academic excellence from Kindergarten
to the threshold of college,
To cherish potential and, even more, fulfill it;
To explore the arts, to love the sciences,
and embrace curiosity of all kinds;
To teach us all how to think, but not what to think;

To feel the balance of mind and body
that comes from companionship on the field of play;
To lead when the time is to lead,
And learn critical thinking that makes for good, reasoned choices;
To celebrate diversity in thought and deed,
And be a citizen of the world in all the best senses;

To expect a lot of yourself,
But care and cooperate for the good of all;
In sum, to feel the enthusiasm and fun
That make learning a lifetime pursuit —
These are the goals of Bentley School,
and the community inside and around it.

Upcoming Events

Sat 9:00–11:00 AM
Bentley School Kindergarten Open House
1 Hiller Drive, Oakland, CA 94618
Join us as we open the doors of our Hiller campus and invite families of Kindergarten applicants to experience Bentley School. At this student-friendly event, you will hear from Be...
Sat 10:00 AM–12:00 PM
Bentley Upper School Open House (Grades 9-12)
1000 Upper Happy Valley Road, Lafayette, CA
Join us as we open the doors of our Lafayette campus and invite you to experience Bentley's Upper School (Grades 9-12). At this student-friendly event, you will hear from Bentley S...
Sat 10:00 AM–12:00 PM
Bentley Upper School Open House (Grades 9-12)
1000 Upper Happy Valley Road, Lafayette, CA
Join us on Bentley's Lafayette campus for an immersive look at Bentley's Upper School (Grades 9–12). This is a student friendly event designed for the whole family, because w...
Wed 9:00–11:30 AM
Phoenix Day (Grades 9-12)
1000 Upper Happy Valley Road, Lafayette, CA
We invite you to experience a half-day in the life of an Upper School Bentley student! Current 8th, 9th, and 10th graders, joined by their parent(s)/guardian(s), are invited to tak...
Sat 9:00–11:00 AM
Bentley School Lower and Middle School Open House (Grades K-8)
1 Hiller Drive, Oakland, CA 94618
Join us as we open the doors of our Hiller campus and invite you to experience Bentley's Lower and Middle School (Grades K-8). At this student-friendly event, you will hear from Be...

School Contacts

For general admissions inquiries for grades K-12
Justine Clifford, Director Strategic Enrollment Management
For general admissions inquiries for grades K-8
Lloyd Brown, Associate Director of Admissions, K-8
For general admissions inquiries for grades 9-12
Amber Morse, Associate Director of Admissions, 9-12
For general admissions inquiries for grades K-12
Spencer Brown, Admissions Associate
For K-12 transcripts only
Kimberly Fradelis, Registrar K-12