Turning Point School vs. The Willows Community School
Should you attend Turning Point School or The Willows Community School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
Top Rankings
Turning Point School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Acceptance Rate
Student Body
Sports offered
The Willows Community School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
Grades Offered
NS-8
PK-8
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
n/a
No
Learning Difference Programs
n/a
No
Year Founded
1970
1994
Students Body
Total Students
286 students
476 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
59%
43%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Nursery Students
31
-
Pre-K Students
31
29
Kindergarten Students
29
55
Grade 1 Students
27
52
Grade 2 Students
31
52
Grade 3 Students
14
49
Grade 4 Students
21
56
Grade 5 Students
26
46
Grade 6 Students
26
49
Grade 7 Students
33
48
Grade 8 Students
17
40
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
63 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
85%
n/a
Average Class Size
16
n/a
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
8:1
List of Courses Offered
Matric. DataMatriculation Data
n/a
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Casual
(Willows t-shirt worn Monday thru Friday)
(Willows t-shirt worn Monday thru Friday)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
Jan. 10 / rolling
Dec. 18
Tuition Cost
$42,000
$36,025
Tuition Notes
2024-2025 Tuition
• Preschool - $34,950
• Pre-K - $36,500
• Elementary - $43,150
• Middle School - $48,375
Tuition is all-inclusive of regular school-year programs, supplies, field trips, and class trips.
Generous tuition assistance is available to families who qualify.
DK: $36,025
K-5th: $42,865
6th-8th: $48,645
Tuition includes a $3,500 Non-Refundable Registration Deposit.
% on Financial Aid
n/a
19%
Acceptance Rate
59%
n/a
Admissions Director
Jenny Vasquez
Steve Futterman
Admissions Associate
Susie Terasaki
Susie Stein
Sports
Total Sports Offered
13
10
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
4
n/a
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Martial Arts DojoRobotics Team
World Language Lab
Arts and Music Programs:
Music Conservatory