For the 2024 school year, there are 28 private schools serving 2,972 students in Berkeley, CA (there are 18 public schools, serving 9,563 public students). 24% of all K-12 students in Berkeley, CA are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The top ranked private schools in Berkeley, CA include The Berkeley School, Black Pine Circle School and Walden Center & School.
The average tuition cost is $26,803, which is higher than the California private school average tuition cost of $16,780.
4% of private schools in Berkeley, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Top Ranked Berkeley Private Schools (2024)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1310 University Ave
Berkeley, CA 94702
(510) 665-8800
Berkeley, CA 94702
(510) 665-8800
Grades: PK-8
| 296 students
Fusion Academy Berkeley![Fusion Academy Berkeley Photo - Each Fusion campus has a state-of-the-art music studio with professional-grade tools. Students can explore instruments, vocals, songwriting, DJ performing arts, and more.]( "Fusion Academy Berkeley Photo - Each Fusion campus has a state-of-the-art music studio with professional-grade tools. Students can explore instruments, vocals, songwriting, DJ performing arts, and more.")
Alternative School
811 University Ave, Suite 100
Berkeley, CA 94710
(877) 673-8893
Berkeley, CA 94710
(877) 673-8893
Grades: 6-12
| students
1918 Bonita Ave
Berkeley, CA 94704
(510) 345-3000
Berkeley, CA 94704
(510) 345-3000
Grades: 8-12
| 25 students
2125 Jefferson Avenue
Berkeley, CA 94703
(510) 841-8899
Berkeley, CA 94703
(510) 841-8899
Grades: PK-8
| 178 students
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Special Program Emphasis
1422 San Pablo Avenue
Berkeley, CA 94702
(510) 841-8899
Berkeley, CA 94702
(510) 841-8899
Grades: PK
| students
2027 7th Street
Berkeley, CA 94710
(510) 845-0876
Berkeley, CA 94710
(510) 845-0876
Grades: K-8
| 318 students
1009 Heinz Avenue
Berkeley, CA 94710
(510) 809-0641
Berkeley, CA 94710
(510) 809-0641
Grades: NS-8
| 431 students
School Of The Madeleine
(Catholic)
1225 Milvia Street
Berkeley, CA 94709
(510) 526-4744
Berkeley, CA 94709
(510) 526-4744
Grades: K-8
| 297 students
American International Montessori School
Montessori School
3339 Martin Luther King Jr Way
Berkeley, CA 94703
(510) 868-1815
Berkeley, CA 94703
(510) 868-1815
Grades: NS-6
| 123 students
Bayhill High School
Special Education School
1940 Virginia St
Berkeley, CA 94709
(510) 984-0599
Berkeley, CA 94709
(510) 984-0599
Grades: 9-12
| 79 students
Berkeley Rose Waldorf School
Special Program Emphasis
2515 Hillegass Ave
Berkeley, CA 94704
(510) 859-7679
Berkeley, CA 94704
(510) 859-7679
Grades: PK-7
| 173 students
Cedar Creek Montessori School
Montessori School
1600 Sacramento St
Berkeley, CA 94702
(510) 525-1377
Berkeley, CA 94702
(510) 525-1377
Grades: PK-K
| 37 students
1475 Rose St
Berkeley, CA 94702
(510) 559-6910
Berkeley, CA 94702
(510) 559-6910
Grades: 3-8
| 53 students
2340 Durant Ave
Berkeley, CA 94704
(510) 621-3272
Berkeley, CA 94704
(510) 621-3272
Grades: 6-8
| 98 students
901 Grayson St
Berkeley, CA 94710
(510) 549-2851
Berkeley, CA 94710
(510) 549-2851
Grades: 6-8
| 95 students
Global Montessori International School
Montessori School
2830 9th street
Berkeley, CA 94710
(510) 845-6969
Berkeley, CA 94710
(510) 845-6969
Grades: PK-K
| 76 students
Growing Light Montessori School
Montessori School
52 Arlington Ave
Berkeley, CA 94707
(510) 527-1278
Berkeley, CA 94707
(510) 527-1278
Grades: K-1
| 15 students
La Cheim School
Special Education School
41 Bolivar Drive
Berkeley, CA 94710
(510) 649-1177
Berkeley, CA 94710
(510) 649-1177
Grades: 4-12
| 55 students
Lindamood-bell Learning Processes Berkeley
Special Education School
1625 Shattuck Ave Ste 250
Berkeley, CA 94709
(510) 649-7618
Berkeley, CA 94709
(510) 649-7618
Grades: 2-8
| 3 students
2234 9th Street
Berkeley, CA 94710
(510) 845-6099
Berkeley, CA 94710
(510) 845-6099
Grades: PK-K
| 69 students
Spectrum Center Schs (5 Campuses)
Special Education School
2855 Telegraph Ave. Suite 312
Berkeley, CA 94705
(510) 845-1321
Berkeley, CA 94705
(510) 845-1321
Grades: 5
| students
Step One School
Daycare / Preschool
499 Spruce Street
Berkeley, CA 94708
(510) 527-9021
Berkeley, CA 94708
(510) 527-9021
Grades: PK-K
| 119 students
Via Center
Special Education School
2126 6th St
Berkeley, CA 94710
(510) 848-1616
Berkeley, CA 94710
(510) 848-1616
Grades: K
| 20 students
West-wind Academy
Special Program Emphasis
1551 University Ave
Berkeley, CA 94703
(510) 841-1426
Berkeley, CA 94703
(510) 841-1426
Grades: 2-12
| 24 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Berkeley, CA?
The top ranked private schools in Berkeley, CA include The Berkeley School, Black Pine Circle School and Walden Center & School.
How many private schools are located in Berkeley, CA?
28 private schools are located in Berkeley, CA.
How much do private schools cost in Berkeley, CA?
The average tuition cost is $26,803, which is higher than the California private school average tuition cost of $16,780.
How diverse are private schools in Berkeley, CA?
Berkeley, CA private schools are approximately 44% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 51%.
What percentage of students in Berkeley, CA go to private school?
24% of all K-12 students in Berkeley, CA are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Berkeley, CA?
4% of private schools in Berkeley, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
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