#1 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Oakland, CA
The Renaissance School
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–8
1.8 students per teacher
Oakland, CA
AOverall grade49 students2 students per teacher
2026 lists
Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Oakland, CA
Private schools in Oakland, CA with the fewest students per teacher (not counting preschools and special education schools). Top 19 of 19 schools.
#2 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Oakland, CA
The Renaissance International School
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–8
4.1 students per teacher
Oakland, CA
A+Overall grade50 students4 students per teacher
#3 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Oakland, CA
Oakland Hebrew Day School
Jewish day school · Grades Pre-K–8
5.2 students per teacher
Oakland, CA
A-Overall grade151 students5 students per teacher
#4 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Oakland, CA
Park Day School
Independent school · Grades K–8
6 students per teacher
Oakland, CA
A+Overall grade359 students6 students per teacher
#5 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Oakland, CA
Holy Names High School
Independent Catholic school · Grades 9–12
6.4 students per teacher
Oakland, CA
A+Overall gradeAll girls121 students6 students per teacher
#6 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Oakland, CA
Aurora School
Independent school · Grades K–8
7 students per teacher
Oakland, CA
AOverall grade96 students7 students per teacher
#7 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Oakland, CA
The College Preparatory School
Independent school · Grades 9–12
7.9 students per teacher
Oakland, CA
A+Overall grade367 students8 students per teacher
#8 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Oakland, CA
Ile Omode
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
7.9 students per teacher
Oakland, CA
BOverall grade97 students8 students per teacher
#9 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Oakland, CA
Patten Academy of Christian Education
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–12
8 students per teacher
Oakland, CA
A+Overall grade93 students8 students per teacher
#10 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Oakland, CA
St. Paul's Day School
Episcopal school · Grades K–8
8.8 students per teacher
Oakland, CA
A+Overall grade349 students9 students per teacher
#11 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Oakland, CA
St. Pauls Episcopal School
Episcopal school · Grades K–8
8.9 students per teacher
Oakland, CA
A+Overall grade351 students9 students per teacher
#12 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Oakland, CA
Julia Morgan School for Girls
Independent school · Grades 6–8
9.5 students per teacher
Oakland, CA
A-Overall gradeAll girls122 students10 students per teacher
#13 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Oakland, CA
Redwood Day School
Independent school · Grades K–8
10.5 students per teacher
Oakland, CA
B-Overall grade417 students11 students per teacher
#14 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Oakland, CA
Head Royce School
Independent school · Grades K–12
10.9 students per teacher
Oakland, CA
A+Overall grade906 students11 students per teacher
#15 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Oakland, CA
St. Theresa School
Diocesan school · Grades K–8
12 students per teacher
Oakland, CA
A+Overall grade197 students12 students per teacher
#16 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Oakland, CA
Cristo Rey De La Salle East Bay High School
Independent Catholic school · Grades 9–12
15.7 students per teacher
Oakland, CA
BOverall grade351 students16 students per teacher
#17 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Oakland, CA
Bishop Odowd High School
Diocesan school · Grades 9–12
16.4 students per teacher
Oakland, CA
AOverall grade1,263 students16 students per teacher
#18 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Oakland, CA
St. Elizabeth Elementary School
Diocesan school · Grades K–8
18.8 students per teacher
Oakland, CA
BOverall grade169 students19 students per teacher
#19 Private Schools with the Smallest Classes in Oakland, CA
School of Saint Leo the Great
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
19.9 students per teacher
Oakland, CA
B-Overall grade199 students20 students per teacher
From official public records, updated October 2026.