Oakland, CA · 1–12
Last verified August 19, 2026
4315 Lincoln Ave, 94602 · (510) 228-1592
Enrollment
900
Student:teacher
8:1
Published tuition
Not listed
Application fee
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Head of school
Ricky Lapidus
Interim Head of School
Ricky Lapidus loves the school and its students, describing them as thoughtful, diverse, interested, and interesting. He encourages parents to choose the school for its academic excellence, community, diversity, athletics, and performing arts.
Curriculum & special classes
The Lower School provides a strong foundation through a whole-child approach with a dynamic, innovative curriculum emphasizing hands-on activities and community engagement. The Middle School offers a developmentally-appropriate program focusing on analytical, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills. The Upper School provides a challenging liberal arts curriculum to develop critical thinking, encourage intellectual risks, and foster collaborative and creative learning.
Financial aid
The school's tuition model is designed to make the Head-Royce experience accessible to learners of all socioeconomic backgrounds, considering the financial circumstances of each family. $7.1M in total aid was granted this year.
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