Stratford School (California)
| Stratford School | |
|---|---|
| Information | |
| Type | Private School |
| Established | 1999 |
| Grades | Preschool–12th grade |
| Accreditation | Western Association of Schools and Colleges |
| Locations | Multiple (CA) |
| Parent | Spring Education Group |
| Website | stratfordschools |
Stratford School is a group of private schools in the United States. It operates preschools, elementary, middle, and high schools in Northern and Southern California. Since 2023, Stratford has been owned by Spring Education Group, a subsidiary of Primavera Capital Group.
History
Stratford School was founded in 1999 by Sherry Adams, an early childhood educator. The first campus opened in Danville, California, operating out of a church with four classrooms, nine staff members, and 34 students.[1] The school originally offered preschool, Pre-K, and kindergarten,[1] but expanded over time to include additional grades and new campuses.[2] In 2017, Stratford was purchased by Primavera Capital Group for $550 million[3] and is part of the Spring Education Group, a network of private schools offering programs from preschool through high school in the United States.[4][5]
Accreditation
Many Stratford Schools are accredited by the Western Accrediting Commission for Schools (WASC).[6][7]
Locations
Stratford School has opened new facilities throughout Northern and Southern California including a 44,000 square-foot preschool and elementary school in Milpitas in 2022[8] and the organization's first combined middle and high school in San Jose, CA in the same year.[9]
Awards and recognition
Stratford was the first California school to earn the Carnegie STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) Digital Seal of Excellence award in 2015.[10]
References
- ^ a b "Sherry Adams Stratford School Brings a Holistic Outlook". www.hacienda.org. Retrieved 2025-07-24.
- ^ Heller, Sofia. "Stratford School hires Huybrechts as head". The Harvard-Westlake Chronicle. Retrieved 2025-07-25.
- ^ Berlin, Andrew (8 December 2017). "Primavera lines up US$220 million of loans for Stratford School LBO". Reuters. Retrieved 26 July 2025.
- ^ "About Us". Spring Education Group. Retrieved 2025-07-24.
- ^ Geha, Joseph (5 July 2023). "Popular private school brand expanding in San Jose". San Jose Spotlight. Retrieved 26 July 2025.
- ^ "Directory of Schools 2022-2023" (PDF). July 2023.
- ^ "ACS WASC Commission – Accrediting Commission for Schools". directory.acswasc.org. Retrieved 2025-07-24.
- ^ "New Stratford School facility will open at former Orchard Supply site". The Milpitas Beat. 2021-09-09. Retrieved 2025-07-24.
- ^ "Local Announcement: Stratford Schools is now enrolling!". Campbell, CA Patch. 2022-06-22. Retrieved 2025-07-24.
- ^ Yeggina, Meena. "Stratford School - Connecting students to their bright futures". India Parent Magazine. Retrieved 2025-07-24.