The Academy

The Academy

Private Elementary, Middle School | Grade K-8
2722 Benvenue Ave,  Berkeley, CA
3.8
3.8

School Details

Students
87
Head of School
John Lynch
Student Teacher Ratio
5:1
Annual Tuition
$25,000

Niche Grade Details

Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
5:1
Teachers
23
Full Time Teachers
16
Part Time Teachers
7

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Student Diversity

Male
54.8%
Female
45.2%
White
67%
Black
21.7%
Hispanic
5.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
5.7%

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.8 2 Reviews
5.0 Alum
9/13/2017
The Academy was a wonderful school for me. It really prepared me for High School and College with incredible study skills and comfort with deep critical thinking.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.8 24 Reviews
5.0 parent
11/12/2025
Our family has been so happy at The Academy. The teachers are caring, passionate, and truly dedicated — they challenge the kids to think bigger and dive deeper into their learning. The school balances academic rigor with creativity and inclusion, and there’s such a genuine sense of community among b...
1.0 parent
10/22/2025
We decided to withdraw our children from The Academy after ongoing concerns about bullying, lack of accountability, and weak leadership. Our son faced repeated exclusion and inappropriate comments from classmates, including remarks that he was disliked “because he is Turkish.” Despite our repeated r...
1.0 parent
8/25/2025
When we first decided to enroll at this school, we were sold on two things: 1. Small school and classes: We thought a small school would mean a SAFE environment where people knew and supported each other. We hoped small class sizes would mean more individual attention from teachers, less distraction...
2.0 other
6/7/2023
As a member of The Academy community, I feel compelled to share my thoughts and concerns regarding the school's current state. While the institution boasts about its ability to teach a year ahead, my experience has revealed significant shortcomings in terms of teacher support and communication surro...

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The Academy is a private school for students in grades K-8 located at 2722 Benvenue Ave in Berkeley, CA. Annual tuition is $25,000. The school has a total enrollment of 87 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 5:1. The average home value in this area is $1,758,937. Discover additional schools in the area, like Oakland Military Institute - College Preparatory Academy, Black Pine Circle School, Berkeley Independent Study K-8, and more. Learn more about what Berkeley has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near The Academy.

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