Berkeley Hall

At Berkeley Hall, our middle school students don’t just prepare for high school—they emerge as leaders, innovators, and role models . As the oldest students on campus, they set the tone for our entire community through their academic achievements, character, and extracurricular involvement. Leadership in Action Our students step into meaningful leadership roles through: Student Council – Guiding school initiatives and events Performing Arts – Starring in theatrical and musical productions Mock Trial Program – Arguing cases in Los Angeles Superior Court Outdoor Education – Exploring the High Sierra, Pali Institute, and CIMI Experiential Learning – Ski trips, Museum of Tolerance visits, and more An Education That Prepares for Life Berkeley Hall’s middle school program combines rigorous academics with character development , ensuring students thrive in high school and beyond. Our approach includes: Interdisciplinary, student-centered teaching Cooperative learning and mentorship Supp...

For over a century, Berkeley Hall School has stood as a beacon of excellence in education, nurturing young minds to become not just exceptional students but principled leaders. Rooted in a philosophy that sees every child as inherently intelligent, capable, and uniquely gifted, Berkeley Hall’s mission transcends traditional academics—it cultivates character, curiosity, and confidence. A Mission That Inspires At the heart of Berkeley Hall’s approach is a powerful belief: “To empower children to fulfill their unlimited, God-given potential as fearless scholars and conscientious citizens.” This guiding principle shapes every aspect of the school’s culture. Rather than simply teaching facts, Berkeley Hall fosters: Fearless scholarship – Encouraging students to think critically, ask bold questions, and embrace challenges Conscientious citizenship – Instilling values of respect, responsibility, honesty, and compassion Balance – Merging rigorous academics with emotional and ethical growth ...

At Berkeley Hall School, we believe that education extends far beyond the traditional school day. That’s why we’re proud to offer our After-School Enrichment Program (ASEP) , a dynamic and diverse array of activities designed to inspire creativity, build skills, and foster a love of learning in students from nursery through 8th grade. In partnership with Parker-Anderson , a leader in after-school enrichment, we provide a wide range of classes taught by experienced professionals. Whether your child is interested in chess, cooking, robotics, or ballet, there’s something for everyone to explore and enjoy. A World of Opportunities   Our ASEP program is designed to complement the rigorous academics and character development that Berkeley Hall is known for. Here’s a glimpse of what we offer: ●        Chess Instruction : Sharpen strategic thinking and problem-solving skills with our Checkmate Chess class. ●        Cre...

Located in Los Angeles, CA, Berkeley Hall School is a private, coeducational school for students in preschool through grade 8. Rigorous academics in a supportive atmosphere and grounded character development allow students to become fearless scholars and conscientious citizens - gain a love of learning, leadership with social responsibility, creativity with moral integrity, and self-esteem with compassion for others and the environment. At Berkeley Hall we view all children as inherently intelligent, good, and uniquely talented. Our curriculum challenges students to think and act according to their own highest ability in an environment in which the God-given potential of each child is valued. This perspective has consistently enabled our students to achieve both academic and personal success throughout our more than 110-year history.    Balance is the guiding principle of our school. Challenging academics are coupled with a love of learning, leadership with social responsibili...

Located in Los Angeles, CA, Berkeley Hall School is a private, coeducational school for students in preschool through grade 8. Rigorous academics in a supportive atmosphere and grounded character development allow students to become fearless scholars and conscientious citizens - gain a love of learning, leadership with social responsibility, creativity with moral integrity, and self-esteem with compassion for others and the environment. At Berkeley Hall we view all children as inherently intelligent, good, and uniquely talented. Our curriculum challenges students to think and act according to their own highest ability in an environment in which the God-given potential of each child is valued. This perspective has consistently enabled our students to achieve both academic and personal success throughout our more than 110-year history.    Balance is the guiding principle of our school. Challenging academics are coupled with a love of learning, leadership with social responsibili...

Berkeley Hall’s mission is to empower children to fulfill their unlimited, God-given potential as fearless scholars and conscientious citizens. At Berkeley Hall, a private preschool through middle school in Los Angeles, we view all children as inherently intelligent, good, and uniquely talented. Our curriculum challenges students to think and act according to their own highest ability in an environment in which the God-given potential of each child is valued. This perspective has consistently enabled our students to achieve both academic and personal success throughout our more than 110-year history.  Balance is the guiding principle of our school. Challenging academics are coupled with a love of learning, leadership with social responsibility, creativity with moral integrity, and self-esteem with compassion for others. Students are inspired to excel in academics, to be active thinkers, and to be conscientious stewards of the world around them. At Berkeley Hall, we believe there ar...