Top 5 Best Oakland Private High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 16 private high schools serving 4,959 students in Oakland, CA.
The top ranked private high schools in Oakland, CA include Holy Names High School, The College Preparatory School and Light Islamic Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the California private high school average acceptance rate of 80%.
38% of private high schools in Oakland, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Top Ranked Oakland Private High Schools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Bentley School
(3)
1 Hiller Dr
Oakland, CA 94618
(510) 843-2512
Grades: K-12
| 700 students
Bishop O Dowd High School
Bishop O Dowd High School Photo - Our rigorous Academics prepare students for the challenges they will face at our country's best schools.
(Catholic)
(2)
9500 Stearns Avenue
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 816-3057
Grades: 9-12
| 1,259 students
6100 Broadway
Oakland, CA 94618
(510) 652-0111
Grades: 9-12
| 370 students
Head Royce School
Head Royce School Photo - Upper School Classroom
(1)
4315 Lincoln Ave
Oakland, CA 94602
(510) 531-1300
Grades: K-12
| 877 students
Holy Names High School
Holy Names High School Photo
All-girls (Catholic)
(1)
4660 Harbord Drive
Oakland, CA 94618
(510) 450-1110
Grades: 9-12
| 152 students
Light Islamic Academy
Special Program Emphasis (Islamic)
9857 Macarthur Blvd
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 712-1000
Grades: PK-12
| 140 students
Patten Academy Of Christian Education
(Church of God)
2430 Coolidge Ave
Oakland, CA 94601
(510) 533-3121
Grades: K-12
| 169 students
1900 Harrison
Oakland, CA 94612
(650) 721-9422
Grades: 7-12
| 719 students
All Aspects Academy
1423 Broadway, PMB #111
Oakland, CA 94612
(510) 925-4545
Grades: K-12
| students
Bayhill High School
Bayhill High School Photo
Special Education School
521 Boden Way
Oakland, CA 94610
(510) 984-0599
Grades: 9-12
| 82 students
Cornerstone Christian Academy
(Christian)
3535 38th Ave
Oakland, CA 94619
(510) 575-4812
Grades: PK-9
| 29 students
Fred Finch-oakland Hills Academy
Special Education School
3800 Coolidge Ave
Oakland, CA 94602
(510) 482-2244
Grades: 6-11
| 17 students
Lincoln Child Center
Special Education School
4368 Lincoln Ave
Oakland, CA 94602
(510) 531-3111
Grades: 2-9
| 61 students
The Renaissance International School
The Renaissance International School Photo
Montessori School
3650 Dimond Ave
Oakland, CA 94602
(510) 531-8566
Grades: PK-9
| 114 students
Po Box 70378
Oakland, CA 94612
(510) 465-8023
Grades: PK-12
| 224 students
Spectrum Center
Special Education School
6325 Camden St
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 729-6384
Grades: 1-12
| 46 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Oakland, California

Oakland, California Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
388 9th St Ste 183
Oakland, CA 94607
(415) 754-3889
Grades: 8-12
| 6 students
1630 62nd Avenue
Oakland, CA 94621
(510) 632-6323
Grades: K-8
| 175 students
2634 Pleasant St
Oakland, CA 94602
(510) 532-4387
Grades: K-8
| 152 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private high schools in Oakland, CA?
The top ranked private high schools in Oakland, CA include Holy Names High School, The College Preparatory School and Light Islamic Academy.
How many private high schools are located in Oakland, CA?
16 private high schools are located in Oakland, CA.
How diverse are private high schools in Oakland, CA?
Oakland, CA private high schools are approximately 57% minority students, which is higher than the California private school average of 47%.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Oakland, CA?
38% of private high schools in Oakland, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

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