Bishop Odowd High School
Diocesan school · Grades 9–12
The largest Catholic school in Oakland
Oakland, CA
AOverall grade1,263 students16 students per teacher
Private schools in Oakland, CA
30 private schools in Oakland, CA, with grades, size and class sizes.
By type
Catholic schools 6Christian schools 6Montessori schools 5Independent schools 9High schools 8Preschools 6
Head Royce School
Independent school · Grades K–12
The largest independent school in Oakland
Oakland, CA
A+Overall grade906 students11 students per teacher
Redwood Day School
Independent school · Grades K–8
Growing: enrollment up 19% since 2011–12
Oakland, CA
B-Overall grade417 students11 students per teacher
The College Preparatory School
Independent school · Grades 9–12
100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Oakland, CA
A+Overall grade367 students8 students per teacher
Park Day School
Independent school · Grades K–8
Smaller classes than 71% of independent schools in California
Oakland, CA
A+Overall grade359 students6 students per teacher
Cristo Rey De La Salle East Bay High School
Independent Catholic school · Grades 9–12
95% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Oakland, CA
BOverall grade351 students16 students per teacher
St. Pauls Episcopal School
Episcopal school · Grades K–8
The largest Christian school in Oakland
Oakland, CA
A+Overall grade351 students9 students per teacher
St. Paul's Day School
Episcopal school · Grades K–8
Smaller classes than 73% of Christian schools in California
Oakland, CA
A+Overall grade349 students9 students per teacher
School of Saint Leo the Great
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
One of 6 Catholic schools in Oakland
Oakland, CA
B-Overall grade199 students20 students per teacher
St. Theresa School
Diocesan school · Grades K–8
Smaller classes than 82% of Catholic schools in California
Oakland, CA
A+Overall grade197 students12 students per teacher
St. Elizabeth Elementary School
Diocesan school · Grades K–8
Serving families in Oakland since at least 2011
Oakland, CA
BOverall grade169 students19 students per teacher
Oakland Hebrew Day School
Jewish day school · Grades Pre-K–8
The only Jewish school in Oakland
Oakland, CA
A-Overall grade151 students5 students per teacher
Julia Morgan School for Girls
Independent school · Grades 6–8
Serving families in Oakland since at least 2011
Oakland, CA
A-Overall gradeAll girls122 students10 students per teacher
Holy Names High School
Independent Catholic school · Grades 9–12
Smaller classes than 92% of Catholic schools in California
Oakland, CA
A+Overall gradeAll girls121 students6 students per teacher
Ile Omode
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Growing: enrollment up 59% since 2011–12
Oakland, CA
BOverall grade97 students8 students per teacher
Aurora School
Independent school · Grades K–8
Small classes: about 7 students per teacher
Oakland, CA
AOverall grade96 students7 students per teacher
Patten Academy of Christian Education
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–12
Smaller classes than 70% of Christian schools in California
Oakland, CA
A+Overall grade93 students8 students per teacher
St. Vincent's Day Home
Early childhood program · Grades Pre-K–K
The largest preschool in Oakland
Oakland, CA
B+Overall grade70 students18 students per teacher
The Renaissance International School
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 67% of Montessori schools in California
Oakland, CA
A+Overall grade50 students4 students per teacher
The Renaissance School
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 91% of Montessori schools in California
Oakland, CA
AOverall grade49 students2 students per teacher
Rockridge Montessori School
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–K
Smaller classes than 92% of preschools in California
Oakland, CA
AOverall grade22 students1 students per teacher
Spectrum Center
Independent school · Grades 6–12
Smaller classes than 76% of independent schools in California
Oakland, CA
AOverall grade18 students4 students per teacher
Cornerstone Christian Academy
Baptist school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 91% of Christian schools in California
Oakland, CA
AOverall grade15 students6 students per teacher
Fred Finch-Oakland Hills Academy
Special education school · Grades 6–12
The only special education school in Oakland
Oakland, CA
A-Overall grade15 students8 students per teacher
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Questions about private schools in Oakland, CA
How many private schools are in Oakland, CA?
30 private schools in Oakland, CA, with about 5,907 students in all, according to official public records.
What kinds of private schools are in Oakland, CA?
The most common are independent schools (9), Catholic schools (6), Christian schools (6), Montessori schools (5).
Are there private high schools in Oakland, CA?
Yes: 8 private schools in Oakland, CA teach through 12th grade.
How many private schools in Oakland, CA offer pre-K?
12 private schools in Oakland, CA offer pre-K. Ask each one about ages, hours and openings.
How many students per teacher do private schools in Oakland, CA have?
The average school has 8.5 students per teacher.
How much does private school cost in Oakland, CA?
Tuition varies from school to school. Call each school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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