Scire Desidero

I Desire to Know
Bentley’s longstanding motto “Scire Desidero – I Desire to Know,” is infused in the School’s curriculum. From Kindergarten through 12th grade, students begin the journey of knowing the world, to knowing each other, and ultimately, knowing themselves. Finding foundation through concrete knowledge, exploring creatively, and sharing in the joys of a vibrant and kind community, Bentley students cultivate a lifelong pursuit of learning. Through exciting coursework and the ability to chart their own path, every Bentley student develops a personal drive to understand the world around them.

Our Community

Of the School’s many values, we hold community at the center. The comprehensive Bentley experience is proudly made up of our student body, two campuses, and the infinite opportunities in between.
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    Student Life
    Life at Bentley
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    2 Campuses, 1 School
    Oakland (K-8) & Lafayette (9-12)

  • 2nd Grade Teacher

    At Bentley, your child learns every day that thinking and problem solving, listening and leading, and creating and collaborating are all life-long processes, all constantly being reinvented, and all starting right here, right now.
    2nd Grade Teacher

  • Bentley 12th Grader

    Your Bentley experience won't fit your preconceived ideas about high school. You learn a lot here that you're not expecting--that you didn't even know you were capable of.
    Bentley 12th Grader

  • 10th Grade Teacher

    You can't stereotype a Bentley student--the one who's a science whiz might also have talent on the stage or in the art studio. My students amaze me!

    10th Grade Teacher

  • Bentley 8th Grader

    My five best friends come from all over the Bay Area. We are so different from each other but we have really become like brothers and sisters. Even our families have become like family. 

    Bentley 8th Grader

  • Parent of a Bentley 3rd Grader

    We can only imagine how our child's story will unfold after Bentley. She is so supported in developing her strong mind and fine character. At Bentley, this approach to character development is intentional.
    Parent of a Bentley 3rd Grader

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K - 8 Campus

1 Hiller Drive
Oakland, CA 94618
(510) 843-2512

9 - 12 Campus

1000 Upper Happy Valley Rd.
Lafayette, CA 94549
(925) 283-2101

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The Bentley School admit students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the schools. The schools do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of their educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school administered programs.