#1 Best Private Schools in Oakland, CA
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
2026 lists
Best Private Schools in Oakland, CA
Private schools in Oakland, CA with the highest overall grades. Top 18 of 18 schools.
#2 Best Private Schools in Oakland, CA
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
#3 Best Private Schools in Oakland, CA
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
#4 Best Private Schools in Oakland, CA
St. Pauls Episcopal School
Episcopal school · Grades K–8
The largest Christian school in Oakland
Oakland, CA
A+Overall grade351 students9 students per teacher
#5 Best Private Schools in Oakland, CA
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
#6 Best Private Schools in Oakland, CA
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
#7 Best Private Schools in Oakland, CA
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
#8 Best Private Schools in Oakland, CA
Head Royce School
Independent school · Grades K–12
The largest independent school in Oakland
Oakland, CA
A+Overall grade906 students11 students per teacher
#9 Best Private Schools in Oakland, CA
Bishop Odowd High School
Diocesan school · Grades 9–12
The largest Catholic school in Oakland
Oakland, CA
AOverall grade1,263 students16 students per teacher
#10 Best Private Schools in Oakland, CA
Aurora School
Independent school · Grades K–8
Small classes: about 7 students per teacher
Oakland, CA
AOverall grade96 students7 students per teacher
#11 Best Private Schools in Oakland, CA
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
#12 Best Private Schools in Oakland, CA
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
#13 Best Private Schools in Oakland, CA
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
#14 Best Private Schools in Oakland, CA
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
#15 Best Private Schools in Oakland, CA
Ile Omode
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Growing: enrollment up 59% since 2011–12
Oakland, CA
BOverall grade97 students8 students per teacher
#16 Best Private Schools in Oakland, CA
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
#17 Best Private Schools in Oakland, CA
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
#18 Best Private Schools in Oakland, CA
Redwood Day School
Independent school · Grades K–8
Growing: enrollment up 19% since 2011–12
Oakland, CA
B-Overall grade417 students11 students per teacher
Grades compare each school's official facts, such as class size, how long it has served families and where graduates go, with similar schools. They're a starting point: visit, ask questions and trust what you see.