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West-wind Academy

1551 University Ave Berkeley, CA 94703

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • School Type: Special Program Emphasis
  • Grades: 2-12
  • Enrollment: 24 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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About the School

  • West–wind Academy in Berkeley, CA serves 24 students from grades 2 through 12 in a nonsectarian, city–based educational setting.
  • The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 4:1 with a total of 6 teachers supporting its enrollment.
  • Approximately 64% of the student body at this California K–12 private school identify as students of color.
  • West–wind Academy offers coeducational programs with an emphasis on elementary and secondary education within Central Berkeley.
  • This school operates without religious affiliation or membership in any association, providing a nonsectarian private school option in Berkeley.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • School Type: Special Program Emphasis
  • Grades: 2-12
  • Enrollment: 24 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 2-12
Students By Grade
School Motto
‘The Family That Kicks Together – Sticks Together’

Student Body

Total Students
24 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
64%
State avg.: 52%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
National avg.:

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for West-wind Academy?
The application deadline for West-wind Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is West-wind Academy located?
West-wind Academy is located in the Central Berkeley neighborhood of Berkeley, CA. There are 3 other private schools located in Central Berkeley.

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Berkeley, CA is $26,542 for elementary schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Berkeley, CA is 71% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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