Rising Star Montessori Photo - small yard

Best Alameda Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 14 private schools serving 1,982 students in Alameda, CA (there are 19 public schools, serving 10,739 public students). 16% of all K-12 students in Alameda, CA are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 92%, which is higher than the California private school average acceptance rate of 81%.
36% of private schools in Alameda, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top-Ranked Alameda Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Bright Horizons At Garner Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
2275 N Loop Rd
Alameda, CA 94502
(510) 769-5437
Gr: NS-PK | 143 students Avg. class size: 24 students
Coastline Christian Schools
(Christian)
(1)
1801 N Loop Rd
Alameda, CA 94502
(510) 522-0200
Gr: K-8 | 314 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Joseph Elementary School
St. Joseph Elementary School Photo
(Catholic)
1910 San Antonio Avenue
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 522-4456
Gr: PK-8 | 297 students Avg. class size: 28 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
Saint Joseph Notre Dame High School
Saint Joseph Notre Dame High School Photo - Congratulations SJND graduates!
(Catholic)
1011 Chestnut Street
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 523-1526
Gr: 9-12 | 426 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 38 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Philip Neri School
(Catholic)
(2)
1335 High St
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 521-0787
Gr: NS-8 | 304 students Avg. class size: 28 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
The Child Unique Montessori School
Montessori School
2226 Encinal Ave
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 521-9227
Gr: Inquire with school | 119 students
Da Vinci Center For Gifted Children
Special Program Emphasis
2050 Lincoln Ave
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 219-9410
Gr: K-8 | 12 students
Harbor Bay KinderCare
Harbor Bay KinderCare Photo - Building
Daycare / Preschool
2155 N Loop Rd
Alameda, CA 94502
(510) 521-3227
Gr: NS-PK Tuition listed
Luna's Montessori Bilingual School
Montessori School
1247 Park Avenue
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 521-2354
Gr: PK-K | 35 students Avg. class size: 12 students
Montessori Elementary Intermediate School Of Alameda
Montessori Elementary Intermediate School Of Alameda Photo
Montessori School
(1)
1400 6th Street
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 521-0595
Gr: NS-7 | 25 students Avg. class size: 12 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Peter Pan Academy
3171 Mecartney Rd
Alameda, CA 94502
(510) 523-4080
Gr: NS | 21 students
The Phillips Academy
Special Education School
(1)
1910 Central Ave
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 769-7100
Gr: 6-12 | 56 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Rising Star Montessori
Rising Star Montessori Photo - small yard
Montessori School
1421 High Street
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 865-4536
Gr: PK | 85 students Tuition listed
St. Barnabas School
(Catholic)
1400 6th Street
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 521-0595
Gr: K-8 | 145 students Avg. class size: 12 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Alameda, California

Alameda, California Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
1523 Willow St
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 865-6255
Gr: PK-K | 24 students Avg. class size: 24 students Tuition listed
770 Santa Clara Avenue
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 521-8940
Gr: PK | 36 students Tuition listed

Overview

This Town (Alameda)
This State (CA)
# Schools
14 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,982 Students
660,130 Students
% Average Students of Color
63%
52%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
160 Teachers
55,586 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
69%
59%
Average Class Size
20 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
18 courses
15 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$15,902
$18,264
Average Summer Program Cost
$475
$1,060
Average % on Financial Aid
31%
29%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
$9,026
Average Acceptance Rate
92%
81%
Average Endowment Size
$3 million
$33.98 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.80
0.74
# American Indian Students
77 Students
3,577 Students
% American Indian Students
4%
1%
# Asian Students
453 Students
72,077 Students
% Asian Students
23%
11%
# Hispanic Students
235 Students
104,462 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
16%
# Black Students
171 Students
30,234 Students
% Black Students
9%
5%
# White Students
494 Students
235,871 Students
% White Students
25%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
26 Students
5,499 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
505 Students
188,399 Students
% of Others Students
26%
29%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Alameda, CA?
How many private schools are located in Alameda?
14 private schools are located in Alameda.
How diverse are private schools in Alameda?
Alameda private schools are approximately 63% minority students, which is higher than the California private school average of 52%.
What percentage of students in Alameda go to private school?
16% of all K-12 students in Alameda are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Alameda?
36% of private schools in Alameda are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private schools in Alameda are often viewed compared to one another?

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