About Us

At a Glance

Head of School:

David Hague

BA New England College,
MA Castleton State College,
MA Harvard University,
Ed.D (ABD) Vanderbilt University

Founded: 1954

Enrollment: 140

Membership/Accreditation:

National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS), California Association of Independent School (CAIS), Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), East Bay Independent Schools Association (EBISA)

Grades:

Preschool (age 3) to 8th grade

Class size:

Average of 13

Faculty and Staff:

30 full time

Specialists:

French, Spanish, Mandarin, Visual Arts, Performing Arts,
Physical Education and Movement, Music, Technology, Science

Student Computers:

Middle School 1 to 1, Lower School - Dell cart one full day per week each grade

Plant:

2 acre campus with a view of the Oakland Hills, with 13 classrooms, library, administrative offices, and 3 playground areas

Financial Access:

Available to families of widely varying means; based on demonstrated need.

Parent Association:

Every parent is automatically a member. Meets monthly.

Extended Day:

Mornings from 7 a.m. to 8:15 a.m.
After school until 6 p.m.

Extended Day Enrichment Classes:

Art, Steel Drums, Spanish, French, Mandarin, Instrumental Music, Gymnastics, Drama, Yoga

Van Service:

Saklan offers van services from Oakland, Berkeley, Orinda, Lafayette, Walnut Creek, Alamo and other cities in Contra Costa. Call the office for more information (925) 376 7900.