BHS at a Glance
Founded in 1911, Berkeley Hall is a Nursery-8th grade non-sectarian, independent school nestled on 66 acres of natural beauty in Los Angeles, California. Our mission is to “empower children to fulfill their unlimited, God-given potential as fearless scholars and conscientious citizens." A foundation of respect and love-of-good strengthens and supports all aspects of school life.
Total enrollment: 260
Grades: Nursery (Age 3) – Grade 8
Year founded: 1911
Accreditation: CAIS (California Association of Independent Schools), WASC (Western Association of Schools and Colleges)
Average class size: 18
Diversity: 54% cultural; 24% socio-economic
Teachers: 34, including 12 special subject teachers; 61% hold advanced degrees
Student/teacher ratio: 8/1
Student/computer ratio: 1/1
Campus: 66 acres in the Santa Monica mountains with 7 buildings and an amphitheater
Sports facilities: Football, soccer, and baseball fields; 1/4 mile track; Sport Court and four tennis courts; 75 ft. outdoor pool
No. of playgrounds: 4
Sports Teams: Baseball, basketball, flag football, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, volleyball
No. of library volumes: 10,500
Science labs: 2 indoors, 66 acres outdoors
Wildlife spotted: Bobcats, red-tailed hawks, cottontail rabbits, roadrunners, deer
Financial aid: Need-based grants
Applications: Online submission
Located in Los Angeles, CA, Berkeley Hall School is a private, coeducational school for students in preschool through grade 8. Rigorous academics in a supportive atmosphere and grounded character development allow students to become fearless scholars and conscientious citizens - gain a love of learning, leadership with social responsibility, creativity with moral integrity, and self-esteem with compassion for others and the environment.