About the School

Prospect Sierra School in El Cerrito has been serving the educational needs of the East Bay for more than 25 years.

The school enrolls 440 students on two well-equipped, newly renovated campuses. The two-campus configuration provides the resources of a large school while maintaining the feel of a smaller one. The elementary school campus includes grades K-4 and the middle school campus, grades 5-8.

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From Katherine Dinh, Head of School

Welcome to Prospect Sierra School!

The enthusiasm that all of us feel about a Prospect Sierra education can be felt as soon as you walk on one of our campuses. Expect to be greeted by friendly faces, active and engaged teachers and students, colorful and exquisite student art, beautiful grounds and functional facilities, and laughter.

While we are passionate about the meaningful work taking place on our campuses, we also believe in preparing our students for a better world by taking them beyond their classroom walls. Teachers collaborate with our Service Learning Director and Diversity Consultant to integrate learning around inclusion, social justice, global, and environmental issues. Visits to partner schools, farms, and local service organizations offer our children a chance to see the world through different lenses and learn strategies to address social equity and environmental issues. Prospect Sierra is proud to be a local and national leader in anti-bias education and environmental programs.

Also core to our academic program is the arts. Starting in kindergarten, students receive instruction in small groups in visual arts, music, dance, and drama. Our exceptional fine and performing arts teachers motivate students to develop their artistic abilities both for an audience and for individual self-expression.

In your research of schools in the Bay Area, I am pleased that you have entered our electronic doors, but I would strongly encourage you to visit us in person. Prospect Sierra School is located on two beautiful locations in El Cerrito, which are just minutes from the Richmond Bridge and next door to Berkeley. I, or a member of our welcoming staff, will be happy to give you a tour or answer your questions about the school. Thank you again for your interest in Prospect Sierra School, where you can find evidence of our motto: “Heart, Mind, and Community.”

Sincerely,

Katherine Dinh
Head of School