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.

Best Alameda County Private Elementary Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 139 private elementary schools serving 26,432 students in Alameda County, CA.
The top ranked private elementary schools in Alameda County, CA include Alsion Middle/High School, Stratford School Pleasanton, and Stratford School Fremont Osgood.
The average tuition cost is $20,589, which is higher than the California private elementary school average tuition cost of $17,379.
42% of private elementary schools in Alameda County, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top Ranked Alameda County Private Elementary Schools (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Alsion Middle/High School
Alsion Middle/High School Photo - Alsion School is a non-profit Montessori based program that serves grades 7-12 in the Mission area of Fremont, CA.
Montessori School
(2)
750 Witherly Ln
Fremont, CA 94539
(510) 445-1127
Gr: 7-12 | 48 students Avg. class size: 12 students Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
BASIS Independent Fremont
BASIS Independent Fremont Photo
(1)
3300 Kearney Street
Fremont, CA 94538
(510) 722-1056
Gr: PK-12 | 698 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 31 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
California Crosspoint Academy
California Crosspoint Academy Photo - Our firm belief and practice is that all students can excel given the right environment and opportunity. All of our students have many opportunities and the support needed to find their passion and God-given calling for their lives.
(Christian)
25500 Industrial Blvd
Hayward, CA 94545
(510) 995-5333
Gr: NS-12 | 642 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 30 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Park Day School
Park Day School Photo - Studying renewable energy and building solar powered home models
(29)
360 42nd St
Oakland, CA 94609
(510) 653-0317
Gr: PK-8 | 342 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 19 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
43077 Osgood Road
Fremont, CA 94539
(510) 826-3411
Gr: PK-8 | 639 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
4576 Willow Road
Pleasanton, CA 94588
(925) 940-6045
Gr: PK-5 | 434 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
The Berkeley School
The Berkeley School Photo - Students work collaboratively during morning choice time
(1)
1310 University Ave
Berkeley, CA 94702
(510) 665-8800
Gr: PK-8 Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
35487 Dumbarton Ct
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 739-0300
Gr: NS-8
811 University Ave, Suite 100
Berkeley, CA 94710
(877) 673-8893
Gr: 6-12 Avg. class size: 1 student Tuition listed
Fusion Academy Pleasanton
Fusion Academy Pleasanton Photo - Classes at Fusion are one-to-one: one student and one teacher. Teachers personalize content and act as mentors in the one-to-one setting.
Alternative School
4301 Hacienda Drive, Ste. 120
Pleasanton, CA 94588
(877) 673-8893
Gr: 6-12 Avg. class size: 1 student Tuition listed
Julia Morgan School For Girls
Julia Morgan School For Girls Photo
All-girls
(1)
5000 MacArthur Boulevard
Oakland, CA 94613
(510) 632-6000
Gr: 6-8 | 133 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
Mentoring Academy
Mentoring Academy Photo
(2)
1918 Bonita Ave
Berkeley, CA 94704
(510) 345-3000
Gr: 8-12 | 25 students Sports: 9 Tuition listed
Pacific Boychoir Academy
Pacific Boychoir Academy Photo - GRAMMY-winning choral ensemble offers unique artistic and performance opportunities.
All-boys | Special Program Emphasis
(1)
4101 Park Boulevard
Oakland, CA 94602
(510) 652-4722
Gr: 3-8 | 15 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Shu Ren International School, Berkeley
Shu Ren International School, Berkeley Photo - We use Inquiry to provoke curiosity, creative thinking and problem solving.
Special Program Emphasis
(1)
2125 Jefferson Avenue
Berkeley, CA 94703
(510) 841-8899
Gr: NS-5 | 160 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
3800 Stoneridge Drive
Pleasanton, CA 94588
(925) 940-5815
Gr: 6-8 | 108 students Avg. class size: 14 students Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
6665 Amador Plaza Road
Dublin, CA 94568
(925) 397-0152
Gr: PK-5 | 126 students Avg. class size: 14 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
3110 Constitution Drive
Livermore, CA 94551
(925) 264-9477
Gr: K-8 | 46 students Avg. class size: 12 students Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
Assumption School
(Catholic)
1851 136th Ave
San Leandro, CA 94578
(510) 357-8772
Gr: K-8 | 250 students Avg. class size: 32 students Tuition listed
Bentley School
(3)
1 Hiller Dr
Oakland, CA 94618
(510) 843-2512
Gr: K-12 | 700 students Avg. class size: 15 students
Berkwood Hedge School
Alternative School
1809 Bancroft Way
Berkeley, CA 94703
(510) 883-6990
Gr: K-8 | 131 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 3
Black Pine Circle School
Black Pine Circle School Photo
(1)
2027 7th Street
Berkeley, CA 94710
(510) 845-0876
Gr: K-8 | 305 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 30 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Brave Christian Schools
(Christian)
7500 Inspiration Dr
Dublin, CA 94568
(925) 560-6262
Gr: NS-12 | 598 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 30 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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
Ecole Bilingue De Berkeley
Ecole Bilingue De Berkeley Photo
(3)
1009 Heinz Avenue
Berkeley, CA 94710
(510) 809-0641
Gr: NS-8 | 431 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Elmwood Academy
The Elmwood Academy Photo - English teacher John Lynch works with students in our Upper School. Students in grades 6-8 read a variety of texts that range from contemporary Young Adult literature to Shakespeare.
2722 Benvenue Avenue
Berkeley, CA 94705
(510) 549-0605
Gr: K-8 | 107 students Avg. class size: 12 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
Escuela Bilingüe Internacional
Escuela Bilingüe Internacional Photo
Special Program Emphasis
(1)
4550 San Pablo Ave
Emeryville, CA 94609
(510) 653-3324
Gr: PK-8 | 301 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition listed
Fremont Christian School
Fremont Christian School Photo - FCS partners with families of children 18 months through high school graduation.
(Christian)
4760 Thornton Avenue
Fremont, CA 94536
(510) 744-2267
Gr: PK-12 | 583 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 26 Tuition listed
Golden Gate Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
3800 Mountain Blvd
Oakland, CA 94619
(510) 531-0110
Gr: 2-8 | 49 students
Head Royce School
Head Royce School Photo - Upper School Classroom
(1)
4315 Lincoln Ave
Oakland, CA 94602
(510) 531-1300
Gr: K-12 | 877 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Holy Spirit School
(Catholic)
3930 Parish Avenue
Fremont, CA 94536
(510) 793-3553
Gr: K-8 | 288 students Avg. class size: 30 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Ile Omode
Ile Omode Photo
(2)
8924 Holly St
Oakland, CA 94621
(510) 632-8230
Gr: PK-8 | 117 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
ILM Academy
(Islamic)
42412 Albrae Street
Fremont, CA 94538
(510) 936-1572
Gr: K-12 | 192 students Tuition listed
Light Islamic Academy
Special Program Emphasis (Islamic)
9857 Macarthur Blvd
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 712-1000
Gr: PK-12 | 140 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Lincoln Child Center
Special Education School
4368 Lincoln Ave
Oakland, CA 94602
(510) 531-3111
Gr: 2-9 | 61 students
Mission Hills Middle School
(1)
250 Tamarack Dr
Union City, CA 94587
(510) 493-2189
Gr: K-8 | 367 students Tuition listed
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[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Alameda County, California

Alameda County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
3200 Hopyard Rd
Pleasanton, CA 94588
(925) 462-7123
Gr: PK-4 | 100 students
Ai Xin Learning Center (Closed 2025)
Special Program Emphasis
5409 Central Ave, Suite #1
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 402-3454
Gr: K-5 | 29 students
1523 Willow St
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 865-6255
Gr: PK-K | 24 students Avg. class size: 24 students Tuition listed
36060 Fremont Blvd
Fremont, CA 94536
(510) 797-7729
Gr: K-9 | 52 students
Bright World Pre-school (Closed 2021)
Daycare / Preschool (Assembly of God)
20613 Stanton Avenue
Castro Valley, CA 94546
(510) 581-1580
Gr: PK-K | 39 students
52 Arlington Ave
Berkeley, CA 94707
(515) 527-1278
Gr: K | 11 students
7250 Amador Valley Blvd
Dublin, CA 94568
(925) 560-8603
Gr: PK-K | 32 students
1331 Portland Avenue
Albany, CA 94706
(877) 442-2555
Gr: NS-PK
573 Bartlett Avenue
Hayward, CA 94541
(510) 785-2166
Gr: 1-9 | 24 students
11760 Dublin Boulevard
Dublin, CA 94568
(925) 828-2081
Gr: PK-K | 58 students
678 B St
Union City, CA 94587
(510) 471-3765
Gr: NS-8 | 133 students
5521 Doyle St
Emeryville, CA 94608
(650) 685-1881
Gr: PK-10 | 57 students
The Principled Academy (Closed 2023)
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
2305-A Washington Ave
San Leandro, CA 94577
(510) 351-6400
Gr: PK-8 | 138 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Raskob Day School (Closed 2025)
Special Education School
3520 Mountain Blvd
Oakland, CA 94619
(510) 436-1275
Gr: 3-8 | 72 students
770 Santa Clara Avenue
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 521-8940
Gr: PK | 36 students Tuition listed
1630 62nd Avenue
Oakland, CA 94621
(510) 632-6323
Gr: K-8 | 175 students
2634 Pleasant St
Oakland, CA 94602
(510) 532-4387
Gr: K-8 | 152 students
St. Philip Lutheran School (Closed 2014)
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
8850 Davona Dr
Dublin, CA 94568
(925) 828-2117
Gr: PK-K | 73 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2855 Telegraph Ave. Suite 312
Berkeley, CA 94705
(510) 845-1321
Gr: 5

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Alameda County, CA?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Alameda County, CA include Alsion Middle/High School, Stratford School Pleasanton, and Stratford School Fremont Osgood.
How many private elementary schools are located in Alameda County?
139 private elementary schools are located in Alameda County.
How much do private elementary schools cost in Alameda County?
The average tuition cost is $20,589, which is higher than the California private school average tuition cost of $17,379.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Alameda County?
Alameda County private elementary schools are approximately 61% minority students, which is higher than the California private school average of 50%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Alameda County?
42% of private elementary schools in Alameda County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private elementary schools in Alameda County are often viewed compared to one another?

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