Head Royce School
Independent school · Grades K–12
Oakland, CA
4315 Lincoln Ave, Oakland, CA 94602
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- BClass size
- ACollege-going
- A-Years serving families
- A+Diversity
What stands out
- The largest independent school in Oakland
- 100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
- Serving families in Oakland since at least 2011
Head Royce School is an independent private school in Oakland, California, for students from kindergarten through 12th grade. It has about 906 students and around 11 students per teacher. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. The school reports that about 100% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 165 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades K–12
- Students
- 906
- Teachers
- 82.8 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 10.9
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 460 girls, 446 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 165 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 100% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 90% of independent schools in California.
- Compared with 156 independent schools in California.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Association of Independent Schools
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about Head Royce School
What grades does Head Royce School serve?
Head Royce School serves grades K–12.
How many students attend Head Royce School?
About 906 students, with 11 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Head Royce School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans.
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