Welcome

Welcome to Park Day School

Thank you for including Park Day School in your school search. We look forward to getting to know you and your family! We invite you to start your school search by reviewing the application process or signing up to visit.

At Park Day School, we prepare students to be informed, courageous, and compassionate people who shape a more equitable and sustainable world. Within our TK-8 progressive program, developing intrinsic motivation is key. Our curriculum is intended to teach young people how to find satisfaction through development and mastery of academic challenges, and to help them find their own love for learning. 

We hope that your school search and the admissions process helps you learn more about your child, and about the educational environment that makes most sense for your family. We are here to support you every step of the way.  Please don’t hesitate to schedule time to talk, reach out 510-496-5151 or email admissions@parkdayschool.org.

Sincerely,

Park Day Admissions Team

Josie A.G. Shapiro

Director of Enrollment & Admissions

Margaret Piskitel

Admissions Associate, High School Transition Counselor, TK Administrator

Annika Owenmark

Admissions Assistant

Jules Greene

Head of Middle School & Admissions Team

Azureé Harrison

Head of Lower School & Admissions Team

Arjuna Sayyed

Director of Equity, Inclusion & Belonging & Admissions Team

Reflections from Park Day Alumni

After they graduate, what do alumni remember about their time at Park Day School? Developing a growth mind-set, friendship, belonging, loving learning, and so much more.

Non-Discrimination Policy

Park Day School admits students of any race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, or disability to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities of the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, age, gender, gender identity, religion, ethnicity or national origin, sexual orientation, or physical disability in the administration of its educational policies, tuition assistance policies, or other school-administered programs.