Redwood Day is an independent, diverse K-8 school | 510.534.0800
Admissions Welcome
Welcome to Redwood Day!
Congratulations on your acceptance to Redwood Day! Check out the above video for a reminder glimpse into the great experiences that our students have every day.
To complete the enrollment process, please follow the instructions in your welcome email (you can also access your enrollment portal by clicking the green button on the top right of this page).
Please reach out to us with any questions as you make your school decision.
Warmly,
Donnie Smith, Director of Admissions
Darlene Bell-Carson, Director of Tuition Assistance & Associate Director of Admissions
Chris Yee, Admissions Associate/After School and Summer Coordinator
Upcoming Dates!
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 20. 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
