Bentley School

Bentley School

Private Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade K-12
1000 Upper Happy Valley Rd,  Lafayette, CA
4.4
5.0
650 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
6:1
Average SAT Score
1360
Average ACT Score
31
Average GPA
3.73
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$58,525

Niche Grade

A+
Academics
A+
Teachers
A+
College Prep
A+
Resources/Facilities
A+
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.73
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
6:1
Teachers
124
Full Time Teachers
92
Part Time Teachers
32
College Prep
Average SAT
1360
Math
680
Verbal
680
Average ACT
31
Math
29
English
32
Reading
32
Science
31
Number of AP Courses
36
AP Pass Rate
95%
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
100%
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

White
48.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
17.3%
Two or more races
15.6%
Hispanic
9.7%
Black
8.6%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#9 Best Private K12 Schools in California
#25 Best College Prep Private High Schools in California
#26 Best Private HS in California
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of California - Los Angeles 104 Students
University of Southern California 67 Students
University of California - Santa Barbara 65 Students
University of California - Berkeley 64 Students
University of California - Santa Cruz 62 Students
University of California - San Diego 60 Students
New York University 60 Students
University of California - Davis 55 Students
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo 49 Students
Loyola Marymount University 46 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 62 Students
Business 48 Students
Biology 41 Students
Political Science and Government 31 Students
Computer Science 28 Students
Economics 28 Students
English 22 Students
History 21 Students
Sociology 19 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 17 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.4 87 Reviews
5.0 Parent
12/3/2024
Excellent academics, dedicated teachers and a great community. Our daughter is well supported and challenged as a student and person.
5.0 Senior
8/16/2024
It was good the sports teams have great community and coaches and the soccer field was recently redone.
5.0 Junior
7/18/2024
The Bentley School has truly helped me grow as a person. Since I started attending in August of 2022 I have grown more than I could have ever imagined. I have fostered connections with teachers and fellow students that I hope to maintain for the rest of my life. The support for students at Bentley is unmatched and creates an environment that is beneficial to both academic and social growth.
GreatSchools Reviews
5.0 2 Reviews
5.0 parent
12/4/2024
I also thrilled to share my outstanding experience with Bentley School, particularly under the exceptional leadership of Head of School Christie Skillicorn Moncharmont and Upper School Director Mr. Nicholas Pukstas. The current administration has truly elevated the school's standards, streamlining p...
5.0 parent
4/20/2024
Our son started in 9th grade at Bentley's upper school and it's been a fabulous experience. Even though he did not know anyone on the first day, he made friends very quickly. His teachers are amazing - all of them - and the administration is incredible. The focus is on learning (rather than grades)...

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Bentley School is a private school for students in grades K-12 located at 1000 Upper Happy Valley Rd in Lafayette, CA. Annual tuition is $58,525. The school has a total enrollment of 650 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 6:1. Bentley School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+. The average GPA is 3.73, the graduation rate is 100%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1360 and an ACT score of 31. The average home value in this area is $2,788,811. Discover additional schools in the area, like Bentley Upper, Orinda Academy, Springstone School, and more. Learn more about what Lafayette has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Bentley School.

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