Welcome to Park Day School!

Park Day School is a TK-8 co-ed independent progressive school located in Oakland's Temescal neighborhood. It is widely renowned as the top Bay Area school helping students develop intrinsic motivation and a love of learning. While applications for the 2026-2027 School Year are closed for TK and Kindergarten, we are accepting select transfer applications in certain grades. "Apply to school" through Ravenna, or email josie.agshapiro@parkdayschool.org to learn more. 

Park Day At-A-Glance

• Founded in 1976
• Co-ed TK - 8th, 350 students
• 8:1 student:teacher ratio
• Average class size 18-20 TK and Lower School; 20-22 in Middle School
• 55% students of color
• 4-acre garden campus
• 60% of faculty hold advanced degrees
• Art, music, drama, innovation workshop and gardening programs
• Spanish language, physical education, service learning programs
• Middle School competitive sports, clubs and electives, student council, affinity groups
• Hot Lunch, After School till 6pm, Morning Care begins at 7:30am
• Meet Head of School, Angela Taylor