Discover Crestmont
Nestled in the scenic hills of Richmond since 1969, Crestmont School offers a transformative co-op education for a diverse group of TK-8 students and their families.
What makes Crestmont special?
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We define rigor as work that challenges students in new and interesting ways.
Our curriculum is engaging, stretches thinking, and cultivates a love of deep knowledge, while always guiding students to reach their personal potential.
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At Crestmont, we view social-emotional learning as a cornerstone of primary education—equipping children with the empathy, resilience, and self-awareness they need not only to succeed in school, but to flourish throughout their lives.
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At Crestmont, we honor the dignity and individuality of every child. Our intentionally small class sizes allow us to tailor learning to each student’s needs while cultivating a caring, connected, neurodiverse community where every child feels they belong.
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Teachers and families alike have a voice in the Crestmont community, and parents actively participate in their children’s education.
And community labor means lower tuition!
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At Crestmont, social justice is not just an add-on but an integral part of our curriculum.
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Our curriculum embraces the application of project-based learning, research, exploration and hands-on experience through field trips that take students across the diverse landscape of the Bay Area.
Explore Crestmont
Take a tour of Crestmont’s campus - a hidden gem on two acres near the Richmond-El Cerrito border.
Attend a community event and experience some of Crestmont’s beloved traditions.
Explore Crestmont’s rich elementary and middle school program offerings.
See what daily life at Crestmont looks like.
If you’d like to join us, start your application here!

Crestmont At A Glance
Crestmont At A Glance
6:1
Average Student to Teacher Ratio
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The Students
Reigning Champions of the Annual Students vs. Teachers Kickball Game
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12 years
Average Teacher Tenure
1969
Year Crestmont School Was Founded
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The Crow
Crestmont’s Official School Mascot
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8am-6pm
Daily Extended Care Hours
12 students
Average Class Size
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64%
Share of Crestmont Families Receiving Financial Aid
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TK-8
Grade Levels Served
“We feel truly lucky to be a part of Crestmont.”
Pon Snider Family
Our Family Community
“Crestmont has given our thriving second-grader such a warm and welcoming start to classroom learning!”
Hatfield Jensen Family
“We love that social activism is taught even to the youngest of children.”
Barnard Whang Family