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Berkeley, CA · 1–11

Last verified August 20, 2026

2015 6th St., 94710 · (510) 529-2712

blackpinecircle.org

Enrollment

333

Student:teacher

6:1

Published tuition

$39,175–$43,995

Application fee

$95

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Tuition by division

DivisionGradesAnnual tuition
Elementary2026-27Grades K–5$39,175
Middle school2026-27Grades 6–8$43,995
Tuition figures published by the school. Confirm before applying.Last verified August 20, 2026Source page ↗

Head of school

Jase Turner

Head of School

Curriculum & special classes

Black Pine Circle School inspires lifelong learning through a Socratic approach to education, combining academic rigor with the arts. The curriculum emphasizes inquiry, questioning, exploration, and discovery, integrating rigorous academics with music, drama, and visual arts.

Socratic Approach
Arts & Academics
Differentiated Instruction
Social-Emotional Learning
Flexible Tuition

Financial aid

Black Pine Circle School's flexible tuition program makes education possible for families based on demonstrated financial need and fund availability. Awards in past years ranged from 5% to 70% of annual tuition, with over $1,800,000 awarded annually.

Application fee: $95

Before & after school care

Before school

Morning care from 7:30 am - 8:15 am, offered for K-8 students.

After school

After care and enrichment activities (band, orchestra, upper school sports, and after-school clubs) until 6:00 pm on regular school days, and 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm on minimum days. Includes free play and dedicated quiet spaces for homework.

Cost

$20/hour for drop-in daycare. Flexible tuition may subsidize school fees for the Extended Day Program.

Extended-care hours and rates change yearly — parents can correct these below.

Admissions

The admissions process is designed to be thoughtful, transparent, and supportive, starting each fall one year prior to the desired start date. Prospective families are invited to tours and K–8 Admissions Open Houses.

Apply by

January 22 (for new families); Transcripts and recommendations due by January 29; Flexible Tuition Clarity application due by January 22 (for new families).

Acceptance rate

Not listed

Application fee

$95

What they ask for: Application, transcripts, teacher recommendations, student campus visit (after application submitted), flexible tuition application (optional).

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