Redwood Day is an independent, diverse K-8 school | 510.534.0800
Admissions
Welcome
Welcome to Admissions!
Dear Future Redwood Day Families,
Thank you for your interest in Redwood Day. Choosing the right school is one of the most important decisions your family will make, and we’re honored that you’re considering our warm, caring, and inclusive community.
At Redwood Day, we educate children from Kindergarten through 8th Grade, guiding each student through the most foundational years of their academic and personal development. As a school with traditional roots and progressive values, we believe in the power of both structure and innovation to inspire students to reach their full potential. Redwood Day’s approach to teaching and learning focuses on student engagement in areas where they need additional challenge, while offering guidance and support in areas where they are stretching their capabilities.
Our learning environment is grounded in the belief that students thrive in their Optimal Learning Zone—a place where they are appropriately challenged, supported, and seen for who they are. Academic rigor is paired with a deep commitment to Social-Emotional Learning, helping students build the knowledge they need for future success and the empathy, resilience, and self-awareness that shape strong character.
We meet each student where they are at, providing developmentally appropriate learning stretches and extension for students seeking deeper academic challenge, and scaffolding for students needing extra guidance and support. Our faculty is skilled at differentiating instruction to ensure all students are engaged and growing.
A cornerstone of our mission is helping students explore their identities while learning to understand and respect the identities of others. We are committed to creating a school community where every child feels a sense of belonging and where difference is both welcomed and celebrated.
The partnership between school and home is essential to student success. At Redwood Day, our Parent Guardian Association (PGA) plays a vital role in building a warm, inclusive, and active community. Families are welcomed as partners in learning, celebration, and growth—and their voices and perspectives are valued throughout the life of the School.
We invite you to explore more about Redwood Day through our website, visit our campus, and connect with our Admissions Team. Whether you’re just beginning your school search or ready to apply, we look forward to getting to know your family.
Warmly,
Marsille Reed, Director of Enrollment Management
Arnold Icasiano, Assistant Director of Enrollment Management
Pascale Schmidt, Admissions and Advancement Associate
What Do You Like About Redwood Day?
Sample Schedules
2025-26 Deadlines
September 14, 2025 (Priority Applicants Only)
Admissions applications are open for priority applicants (siblings of Redwood Day students and alumni or children of faculty/staff).
October 14, 2025 (Priority Applicants Only)
Admissions applications due from priority applicants (siblings of Redwood Day students and alumni or children of faculty/staff).
November 1, 2025 (Priority Applicants Only)
Tuition assistance application deadline for current Redwood Day families and faculty/staff.
December 5, 2025 (Priority Applicants Only)
All supplemental documents should be uploaded through School Admin: fall report card; previous two years' report cards; letter of recommendation; student statement (for middle school applicants only).
December 19, 2025
Optional early admissions application deadline to guarantee a parent/guardian interview ($65 application fee).
January 16, 2026
Admissions applications for the 2026-27 school year are due ($100 application fee).
January 16, 2026
Tuition assistance applications are due from new admissions applicants ($65 application fee).
January 31, 2026
All supplemental documents should be uploaded through School Admin: fall report card, previous two years' report cards, and letter of recommendation.
February 6, 2026
Enrollment materials for the 2026-27 Redwood Day enrollment will be sent to returning Redwood Day families electronically on February 7. Contracts and enrollment deposits must be submitted electronically by 12:00 p.m. on February 13, 2026.
March 19, 2026
Prospective Redwood Day families can expect to receive emailed Admissions decisions this afternoon. Family decisions will be due back the following Thursday, March 26. These dates are shared by all member schools of the East Bay Independent Schools Association (EBISA).
March 26, 2026
Enrollment decisions and contracts from new Redwood Day families are due by 10:00 a.m.
3245 Sheffield Ave
Oakland, CA 94602
510.534.0800
Oakland, CA 94602
510.534.0800
