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Bentley School

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Mission Statement

THE BENTLEY PROMISE: To pursue academic excellence from Kindergarten to the threshold of college, To cherish potential and, even more, fulfill it; To explore the arts, to love the sciences, and embrace curiosity of all kinds; To teach us all how to think, but not what to think; To feel the balance of mind and body that comes from companionship on the field of play; To lead when the time is to lead, And learn critical thinking that makes for good, reasoned choices; To celebrate diversity in thought and deed, And be a citizen of the world in all the best senses; To expect a lot of yourself, But care and cooperate for the good of all; In sum, to feel the enthusiasm and fun That make learning a lifetime pursuit — These are the goals of Bentley School, and the community inside and around it.

Bentley School

About Bentley School

Bentley’s longstanding motto “Scire Desidero – I Desire to Know,” is infused in the School’s curriculum. From Kindergarten through 12th grade, students begin the journey of knowing the world, to knowing each other, and ultimately, knowing themselves. Finding foundation through concrete knowledge, exploring creatively, and sharing in the joys of a vibrant and kind community, Bentley students cultivate a lifelong pursuit of learning. Through exciting coursework and the ability to chart their own path, every Bentley student develops a personal drive to understand the world around them.

School Profile

  • Membership Status
    Full Member
  • School Type
    K-12
  • Boarding/Day
    Day Only
  • Grade Levels
    Kindergarten, Grade 1, Grade 2, Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8, Grade 9, Grade 10, Grade 11, and Grade 12
  • Classroom
    In-Person
  • Gender
    All Genders
  • Enrollment
    636
  • Affiliations
    NAIS and WASC

Location Information

Contact Information

  • Mailing Address
    1 Hiller Drive Oakland, CA 94618
  • Main
    (510) 843-2512
  • Fax
    (510) 843-6516

Additional Campus Location

  • Bentley School (Lafayette)

    • Campus Type
      K-12
    • Boarding/Day
      Day Only
    • Grade Levels
      Kindergarten to Grade 12
    • Gender
      All Genders
    • Address
      1000 Upper Happy Valley Road, Lafayette, CA 94549
    • County
      Contra Costa