Why Beacon?

8 Reasons Why Your Child Will Thrive at Beacon Day School

At Beacon Day School, we offer your child a brilliant path to success, whatever his or her interests, talents, capabilities, or ambitions.

1. Individually-paced

Beacon kids progress at their own pace, never being left behind, or held back by other students.

2. 225 Days A Year

Beacon elementary kids learn and remain active throughout the year. *

*Middle School program is 196 days a year.

3. No Homework

Beacon elementary kids spend more free time with their families. **

**Grade 5 through Middle School do receive homework.

4. Integrated After-School Program

Beacon kids can move seamlessly into our own after-school program, so their hard-working parents can relax knowing their child is in dependable care.

5. Whole Brain, Whole Heart

Beacon kids not only learn how to be critical thinkers and problem solvers, but also acquire valuable social and emotional skills so they feel good about themselves, care more for others, and grow into loved and respected friends, colleagues, and partners.

6. Real World Experience

Beacon kids get grounded by living and learning in a vibrant community, which represents a diverse range of family and financial situations, ethnic backgrounds, physical abilities, and learning skills.

7. Freedom to Teach

Beacon kids get a level of individual care and attention that simply isn’t possible in most schools, because Beacon’s staff is free from state-mandated curricula and regimented testing dictates.

8. Articulate, Kind, Fearless, Respectful, Prepared, Competent

Beacon kids gain valuable life skills to help them thrive in our rapidly changing workplace and social environment. Every student leaves Beacon with the gifts of knowledge, self-awareness, social presence, and altruism.


Like No Other

Beacon is a rare oasis in today’s depleted and stressed education environment. In our simple, devoted, and proven way, we offer your child a nurturing, stimulating, and reassuring environment in which to learn, play, and grow. We hope your family will join us soon.

Beacon Day School

2101 Livingston St., Oakland, CA 94606
Main Office: (510) 436-4466