About Us
About Us
We invite you to get to know PBS – meet our students and families, our faculty and staff, our trustees, and our alumni. Find out what makes this community truly exceptional.
Admission
Admission
We look forward to getting to know prospective families as they look for a school that’s the right fit for their children. Learn about PBS, schedule a tour, and submit your application online!
Academics
Academics
From preschool through 5th grade, our teachers carefully craft curricula around the cognitive and social–emotional needs of their students. Students question, investigate, iterate, and explore. Challenge, creativity, and choice are woven into each unit.
Student Life
Student Life
Each PBS student has myriad daily opportunities to pursue their interests, seek enrichment, and deepen their understanding of the world.
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What’s New
What’s New
Catch up on the latest news about PBS by checking out our blog, watching some videos, or skimming our social media feeds. Whether you’re a current parent, a prospective family, or an alum, there’s something for you here!
Summer@PBS 2023
Summer@PBS
Summer inspires students to deepen their academic learning, engage their curiosity, and pursue their passions. This year we will be opening registration up to our neighbors and local community members in addition to current PBS students

Graduates of the Class of 2022

PBS At A Glance

The Phillips Brooks School community inspires students to love learning, to develop a spiritual nature, to communicate effectively, to be kind to others, and to respect the uniqueness of each person.

Admissions Fact Sheet image - 300 Students, 18-21 Class size, 69% families of color, 10:1 student-to-teacher ratio

TYPE: Non-profit independent school

Affiliation: Non-sectarian

Tuition:

Preschool	Pre-Kindergarten	K–5th grade
$32,675	$32,675	$39,600
Tuition assistance of approximately $1 million is available.

Daily Schedule

Start & End Times

Preschool: 8:10 a.m.–1:30 p.m.
Pre–Kindergarten: 8:10 a.m.–2:45 p.m.
Kindergarten–5th Grade: 8:10 a.m.–3:10 p.m.

Extended &
Enrichment Programs

Morning Care: 7:30–8:10 a.m.
Early Learning Center: Dismissal–5:00 p.m.
Kindergarten–5th Grade: Dismissal–6:00 p.m.

Special Instruction:

Arts, Music, Library, PE, Science, and Spanish

We look forward to getting to know you! If you have any questions at any time, please contact the Admission Office by email at admission@phillipsbrooks.org or by phone at 650-854-4545 x137.

Data based on the 2022-2023 school year