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What kind of school is Head Royce School?

Head-Royce School. Head-Royce School is a diverse K–12 community nestled in the Oakland hills that serves families seeking a transformative educational experience. We cultivate lifelong learners who lead with joy, purpose, and compassion, and are well prepared to embrace the challenges and opportunities of the future. Welcome!

How do I get my child into Head Royce?

Anon We are a very happy lower school family at Head Royce. There is no secret way to get into the school. The admissions people are just looking for the right fit. Your child's age, school readiness, personal flexibility, readiness for a big school, and ethnicity all play a role. Specific preschool doesn't matter.

Is there a K-8 program in Head-Royce?

If you are looking for a K-8 program, I highly recommend and hope you will take a look at Head-Royce School (although FYI, Head-Royce is technically a K-12 school -- Lower School comprises of K-5, Middle School comprises of 6-8, and High School comprises of 9-12).

What is it like to be a Head Royce student?

She's bright, but she's Head Royce average - in a good way. When the students have graduated from Head Royce High School (upper school), they have the equivalent knowledge in liberal arts as an undergraduate college degree.

Student-centered. Mission-driven

Head-Royce School is a diverse K–12 community nestled in the Oakland hills that serves families seeking a transformative educational experience. We cultivate lifelong learners who lead with joy, purpose, and compassion, and are well prepared to embrace the challenges and opportunities of the future. Welcome!

Lower School

The Lower School provides a strong foundation in a wide range of disciplines through a whole-child approach. K-5 students learn through a dynamic and innovative curriculum that emphasizes hands-on activities, simulations, and community engagement.

Middle School

The Middle School provides a developmentally-appropriate sequential program for grades 6-8. Students master the analytical, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills they’ll need for high school in a small, nurturing environment.

Upper School

The Upper School provides a challenging and stimulating liberal arts curriculum that allows students to develop critical thinking skills, take intellectual risks, work in collaborative settings, engage in creative and imaginative learning, and practice ethical decision making.

Head's Update: June 10, 2020

It has been a period of juxtaposition for our Head-Royce community. On the one hand, we had the opportunity to celebrate the graduation of 5th, 8th, and 12th grade students and send them off on their next adventures with joy and hope.

Head's Update: May 30, 2020

The tragic loss of lives—those of George Floyd in Minneapolis, and before that, the deaths of Ahmaud Arbery and Breonna Taylor, among so many others due to racial violence—are unconscionable and call upon us to be visible in our outrage and, more importantly, our resolve to work for change.

Head's Update: April 3, 2020

Just a few short weeks ago, we were all still together on campus. On our last day, March 12, we said goodbye to our in-person interactions…for now.

A message from our Board Chair: April 15, 2020

For 133 years, our School has been a rock for many, and through trying times we have always maintained a focus on our core mission and values.

An update regarding campus re-open date: March 25, 2020

I am writing with a brief update on the status of our remote learning plans, given this morning’s announcement from the Alameda County Office of Education about their decision to extend all school closures until May 1, 2020.

Head's Update: March 23, 2020

This past week has been “otherworldly” as we all adjust to working and learning remotely. While I so miss seeing our students, I’m also very appreciative of the dedication, care and creativity of our professional community as we make this unique and challenging situation work as well as possible.

A message from Board Chair Tejal Patel: March 20, 2020

On behalf of the entire Board of Trustees, I would like to extend heartfelt gratitude and appreciation for how our entire Head-Royce community has come together -- from parents to the HRS Professional Community, to our students. Everyone is doing their part to support each other during these very uncertain times.

Head Royce assessment

Hi its our first time applying to private schools. Our child is going into 3rd grade. We are applying to Head Royce and there is a virtual assessment as part of the application. What does that mean or entail? Thanks!

Bentley, Head Royce or School of Madeline

I’m looking at schools for my son who will be entering kindergarten. I would love to hear from parents at any of these schools to get current feedback on academics and teachers but also on Covid protocols. Also curious if they all have air conditioning.

Redwood Day vs. Head-Royce for Kindergarten and Beyond

We are relatively new to Oakland, only having moved here last August. We now find ourselves in the fortunate position of having to decide between Redwood Day and Head-Royce for our son for next year. He will be starting Kindergarten.