What Berkeley Hall School does

Berkeley Hall School is a private, coeducational independent day school in Los Angeles, California, serving approximately 230 students from Preschool (Nursery, age 3) through 8th grade. Founded in 1911 by Leila and Mabel Cooper, it is the oldest co-educational private school in Los Angeles and operates on a 66-acre campus at 16000 Mulholland Drive in the Santa Monica Mountains. The institution is governed by a Board of Trustees and structured into three academic divisions: Preschool (N-EK), Elementary (K-5), and Middle School (6-8), supported by enrichment programs in the Arts, Innovation Lab (STEAM makerspace), Athletics (19 interscholastic teams in the San Fernando Valley Private School League), Outdoor Education (camping trips to AstroCamp, Catalina, and Yosemite), and After-School Programs. Technology infrastructure includes a Finalsite-hosted website, a MyBHS parent portal on the MySchoolApp platform, school-issued MacBooks for all Middle School students, and a 2020-opened Innovation Lab equipped with 3D printers, laser cutters, robotics, and CAD tools. An 8:1 student-teacher ratio with average class sizes of 18 supports individualized instruction, and 59% of the student body identifies as BIPOC.

Revenue is generated primarily through annual tuition billed directly to families: $36,500 for Nursery through Early Kindergarten, $44,500 for Kindergarten through Grade 5, and $49,500 for Grades 6-8 (2026-27 school year). One-time admission fees include a $150 application fee and a $2,000 new student fee. Ancillary recurring revenue streams include bus transportation ($4,500 round trip, $2,250 one way), lunch program provided by Organic Kids LA ($9-$13 per meal, approximately two-thirds student participation), and after-school enrichment and Extended Day Care. The school awarded $1.7 million in need-based tuition assistance for 2024-25, processed through the Clarity Tuition platform. Go-to-market is community-led and event-driven: prospective families engage through admission events (Coffee & Campus Tours, Middle School Twilight Tours, Open House), a Parent Ambassador peer-referral program, and direct inquiry/application through the school website. The school is authorized by SEVP to issue I-20 forms for international student enrollment. High school placement support beginning in 7th grade yields a stated 90%+ graduate acceptance rate to top-choice independent and parochial high schools, and the school draws students from more than 50 Los Angeles zip codes via four contracted bus routes.

Name

Berkeley Hall School

Legal name

Berkeley Hall School

Website

https://berkeleyhall.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1911

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Berkeley Hall School is a private, coeducational independent day school in Los Angeles serving approximately 230 students from Preschool through 8th grade on a 66-acre Mulholland Drive campus. Founded in 1911, it is the oldest co-educational private school in Los Angeles and offers a tuition-based whole-child curriculum.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Independent K-8 private school education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Elementary and Secondary Schools (61111), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Nonsectarian Independent Day Schools (EDAJABAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

General Preschools (Play-Based) (EDACABAA), Full-Day Nursery Programs (EDACACAD)

Keywords

• Independent private school
• Preschool through eighth grade
• Elementary school programs
• Middle school academics
• STEAM makerspace programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Los Angeles

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition - Nursery to Early Kindergarten: Annual tuition for Nursery through Early Kindergarten programs: $36,500 for 2026-2027 school year. Includes before and after school care, technology, snacks, yearbook, and BHPA membership.
2. Tuition - Kindergarten through Grade 5: Annual tuition for K-5: $44,500 for 2026-2027 school year. Includes textbooks, technology, interscholastic sports, outdoor education, field trips, and before school care.
3. Tuition - Grades 6-8: Annual tuition for Middle School: $49,500 for 2026-2027 school year. Includes all K-5 items plus comprehensive middle school program with electives, outdoor education trips, and high school placement support.
4. Application and Enrollment Fees: One-time Admission Application Fee of $150 and New Student Fee of $2,000. Additional Tuition Refund Plan at 1.5% of tuition for families not paying in full.
5. Bus Transportation: Optional annual bus service: $4,500 round trip or $2,250 one way (2025-26 rates). Provides transportation from multiple LA neighborhoods including Santa Monica, Brentwood, Beverly Hills, Valley areas.
6. Lunch Program: Organic Kids LA provides fresh meals at $9-$13 per meal. Approximately two-thirds of students purchase meals; remainder brings lunch from home.
7. After-School Programs: Extended Day Care (XDC) available until 5:30pm for Nursery/EK (included in tuition) and until 6:00pm for K-8 (billed monthly based on use). After-school enrichment classes including robotics, dance, sports at additional cost.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Berkeley Hall School is an independent, coeducational private day school delivering Preschool (Nursery–Early Kindergarten), Elementary (Kindergarten–Grade 5), and Middle School (Grades 6–8) education on a 66-acre Los Angeles campus. The core product is a whole-child academic program with an 8:1 student-teacher ratio, supplemented by paid enrichment services (arts, Innovation Lab STEAM makerspace, interscholastic athletics, outdoor education, after-school care, bus transportation) and an annual High School Placement Program. Revenue is generated through tiered annual tuition ($36,500 to $49,500 for 2026-27), one-time application and enrollment fees, and optional à la carte services.

Product overview

Berkeley Hall School offers a unified Preschool-8th grade independent school education on a 66-acre campus in Los Angeles. The core educational program spans three divisions: Preschool (Nursery-EK for ages 3-5), Elementary School (K-5), and Middle School (6-8). Supporting the academic curriculum are enrichment programs including The Arts Program (visual arts, performing arts, music, chorus, digital arts), the Innovation Lab (STEAM/makerspace with robotics and coding), Athletics (team sports in SFVPSL league), Outdoor Education (camping trips), and After School Programs (enrichment classes and Extended Day Care). The school also provides a High School Placement Program for middle school students. All divisions share the same campus, values-based approach, and whole-child educational philosophy.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Preschool (N-EK) Program Play-based, full-day early childhood program for Nursery through Early Kindergarten (ages 3-5) with specialist classes in music, art, movement, drama, cooking, science, engineering, Spanish, library and character education, plus before and after school care until 5:30pm; tuition $36,500/year (2026-27).
• Elementary School (K-5) Program Elementary program for Kindergarten through Grade 5 with core subjects plus specialist classes (art, theater, music, Spanish, PE, library, Innovation Lab), Integrated Studies curriculum and differentiated instruction; tuition $44,500/year (2026-27), includes textbooks, technology, interscholastic sports, outdoor education, field trips and before school care.
• Middle School (6-8) Program Rigorous Middle School program for Grades 6-8 with core academics, electives, leadership opportunities, student council, mock trial, peer tutoring, performing arts and competitive athletics; tuition $49,500/year (2026-27) plus comprehensive high school placement support; school-issued MacBooks for every student.
• The Arts Program Comprehensive arts program covering visual arts, performing arts/theater, music education, chorus and digital arts (photography and video production) across all grade levels, performing in the on-campus Uhlmann Center for the Performing Arts.
• Innovation Lab (iLab) Makerspace program for Grades 1-8 offering hands-on STEAM education with 3D design and printing, robotics, ethical AI, animation, digital art, engineering challenges, CAD modeling and creative coding using Scratch; included in tuition for enrolled students.
• Athletics Program After-school interscholastic team sports for Grades 4-8 in the San Fernando Valley Private School League, including flag football, basketball, volleyball, soccer, swimming, baseball and track & field.
• Outdoor Education Program Multi-day outdoor education trips including AstroCamp for 5th grade, Pali Institute, Catalina Island and Yosemite expeditions for middle school students; included in tuition.
• After School Programs (Enrichment + Extended Day Care) After-school enrichment classes (anime, LEGO robotics, hip hop dance, rocket science, flag football, chess, tennis, pickleball, cooking, soccer) plus Extended Day Care (XDC) until 6:00pm for K-8; XDC for Nursery/EK included in tuition, K-8 XDC billed monthly.
• High School Placement Program Comprehensive high school placement program starting in 7th grade with group and individual family meetings, a high school readiness course, advocacy with target high schools and an annual on-campus high school fair; tuition-aligned service producing a stated 90%+ acceptance rate into top-choice high schools.
• Campus Tours and Admission Events In-person and virtual visit opportunities for prospective Preschool-8 families, including Admission Coffee & Campus Tours, Middle School Twilight Tours, and Discover Berkeley Hall Open House events throughout the year.
• Bus Transportation Service Optional annual bus service from multiple LA neighborhoods with seat belts and route monitoring: $4,500 round trip or $2,250 one way for 2025-26, covering Santa Monica/Brentwood, Central LA/Beverly Hills, El Segundo/Fox Hills/Culver City, and Valley Village/Encino routes; no prorated refunds.
• Lunch Program (Organic Kids LA) Optional hot lunch program delivered by Organic Kids LA with vegetarian, organic, kosher and gluten-free options priced at $9-$13 per meal through an online ordering system; approximately two-thirds of students participate.

Quantifiable outcome

• 90%+ of graduates accepted to top-choice high schools
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered supporting and core.

• Mirman School and Mission School TransportationsupportingOthersPartnership provides bus transportation services for Berkeley Hall students from multiple LA neighborhoods including Santa Monica/Brentwood, Central LA/Beverly Hills, El Segundo/Fox Hills/Culver City, and Valley Village/Encino. Each bus equipped with seat belts and route monitoring technology for student safety.
• Organic Kids LAsupportingOthersExternal lunch provider offering fresh, nutritious meals including vegetarian, organic, kosher, and gluten-free options. Meals priced at $9-$13 with online ordering system. Approximately two-thirds of Berkeley Hall students participate in the program.
• Clarity TuitioncoreTechnology or IntegrationThird-party tuition assistance application platform used for processing need-based financial aid applications. Platform includes automated tax verification pulling 2024 1040 and W2 documents from IRS, mobile-friendly application, and secure document handling certified for GDPR and SOC2 compliance.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Windward School: Windward School is a K-12 independent day school on the Westside of Los Angeles serving ~590 students with comparable tuition and college-prep mission targeting the same LA family segment.
• Campbell Hall: Campbell Hall is a K-12 independent Episcopal day school in Studio City serving ~1,100 students with comparable tuition, college-prep mission, and overlapping Valley LA family demographic.
• Brentwood School: Brentwood School is a K-12 independent coeducational day school on the Westside of Los Angeles serving ~1,000 students with similar college-prep mission, comparable tuition, and overlapping Brentwood/Westside family demographic.
• Buckley School: Buckley School is a K-6 (with planned expansion) independent day school in Sherman Oaks serving ~400 students with comparable small-class model, similar tuition, and overlapping Valley/Westside LA family demographic.
• Chadwick School: Chadwick School is a K-12 independent day school on the Palos Verdes Peninsula serving ~860 students with similar college-prep outcomes and tuition, though geographically distinct from Berkeley Hall's LA market.
• Harvard-Westlake School: Harvard-Westlake is a prestigious 7-12 independent day school in Los Angeles serving ~1,600 students; while grade range differs, it is the most common destination for Berkeley Hall 8th-grade graduates and a direct enrollment competitor at the middle-school entry point.
• Crossroads School: Crossroads School is an independent K-12 day school in Santa Monica serving ~1,170 students with a progressive, whole-child educational philosophy highly comparable to Berkeley Hall's approach.
• Mirman School: Mirman School is a K-8 independent day school for gifted learners in Los Angeles serving ~300 students; it shares a bus transportation partnership with Berkeley Hall and competes for similar high-achieving LA families.
• Curtis School: Curtis School is a K-6 independent day school in Los Angeles serving ~475 students with whole-child philosophy, similar tuition, and directly comparable enrollment scale and grade range to Berkeley Hall.

Regional players

• Archer School for Girls: Archer School for Girls is an independent girls' school serving grades 6-12 in Los Angeles; competes with Berkeley Hall for placement of 8th-grade graduates and is a frequent destination school, though it does not serve the same elementary/preschool population.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@bhs1911
• Facebookfacebook.com/berkeleyhallschool
• Instagraminstagram.com/berkeleyhallschool
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/berkeley-hall-school

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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