#1 Best Independent 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
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Best Independent Schools in Oakland, CA
The highest-graded schools of this kind in Oakland, CA. Top 7 of 7 schools.
#2 Best Independent 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
#3 Best Independent 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
#4 Best Independent 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
#5 Best Independent 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
#6 Best Independent 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
#7 Best Independent 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
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