Welcome to Admissions
Thank you for your interest in Berkwood Hedge School!
We are an independent K-8 school unlike any other. The three enduring tenets of a Berkwood Hedge School education are a dynamic academic and specialist program, a welcoming community that fosters a sense of belonging, and close ties between families and school to support students and enrich family life.
We are well-known for our project-based, hands-on curriculum that promotes deep learning and engagement, and have long been a leader in progressive education, as well as social and environmental justice. Our teachers and staff cultivate students' natural creativity and intellectual curiosity through compassionate guidance and expertise, within environments that are just right for their age, emotions, and needs. When we help students grow into their authentic selves without growing up too quickly, they develop clarity, courage and conviction for the future, all while enjoying a rich childhood experience today. Berkwood Hedge School is a joyful place, where a purposeful life of learning, discovery and personal growth begins.
We hope you will come see for yourself what makes our school so special, and look forward to sharing its magic with you.
Warmly,
The Berkwood Hedge School Admission Team!
[email protected]
510-883-6990
Why Berkwood Hedge School
Quick Facts About Berkwood Hedge School
Key Admissions Dates
Tour Registration Opens - August 12, 2026
September 2026 Online Information Sessions
September 9, 2026 – Lower School (K-4)
September 10, 2026 – Middle School (5-8)
November 2026 Online Information Sessions
November 11, 2026 – Lower School (K-4)
November 12, 2026 – Middle School (5-8)
December 11, 2026
Early Application Deadline
December 12, 2026 - Open House
Lower School - 10:00am - 12:00pm
Middle School - 1:00pm - 3:00pm
January 2027 Online Information Sessions
January 13, 2027 – Lower School (K-4)
January 14, 2027 – Middle School (5-8)
January 22, 2027
Standard Application Deadline
January 29, 2027
Teacher Recommendations Due
February 8-12, 2027 - Shadow Week
March 11, 2027
Admission Decisions Available in Ravenna
March 12, 2027
"Second Glance" Event for Admitted Families
March 18, 2027
Enrollment Agreements Due
Ready to begin your Berkwood Hedge School journey?
Lower School Program Guide (Grades K-4)
Middle School Program Guide (Grades 5-8)
"Our family could not be happier with our experience at Berkwood Hedge."
– Caitlin, Parent