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Alameda Private High Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private high schools serving 482 students in Alameda, CA.
The average acceptance rate is 99%, which is higher than the California private high school average acceptance rate of 78%.
50% of private high schools in Alameda, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Alameda Private High Schools (2026-27)

Saint Joseph Notre Dame High School Photo
Saint Joseph Notre Dame High School
Gr: 9-12 | 426 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 38
Catholic
1011 Chestnut Street
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 523-1526
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Map of The Phillips Academy
The Phillips Academy
Gr: 6-12 | 56 students
Special Education School
1910 Central Ave
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 769-7100
(1)
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Alameda, California Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Bayside Montessori Association
Bayside Montessori Association
Gr: PK-K | 24 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Montessori School
1523 Willow St
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 865-6255
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Map of Rising Star Montessori-Cottage Campus
Rising Star Montessori-Cottage Campus
Gr: PK | 36 students
Daycare / Preschool
770 Santa Clara Avenue
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 521-8940
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Alameda, CA Private School Trends (10-Year)

2
Private Schools
-33.3% (-1 school) 10-yr
482
Students
-5.9% (-30 students) 10-yr
$22,191
Avg. Tuition
+46.0% (+$6,991) 10-yr
24
Avg. Class Size
+4.3% (+1 student) 10-yr
65%
Students of Color
-4.4% (-3.0 pp) 10-yr
11:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+22.2% (+2.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Alameda)
This State (CA)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,120 Schools
# Students
482 Students
272,380 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private High School

YearAlameda, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
2025241254253
2024241249245
2023171261247
2022172270257
2021171265249
2020171250235
2019244246242
2018244234238
2017244242246
2016244230241
2015171205220
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% Students of Color
65%
50%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearAlameda, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202565%49%32%
202465%48%31%
202356%47%31%
202256%43%30%
202156%43%30%
202056%42%29%
201957%44%29%
201857%42%28%
201767%48%30%
201667%48%30%
201568%48%30%
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0.79
0.73

Diversity Score Trends

YearAlameda, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20250.790.730.61
20240.790.730.60
20230.770.720.60
20220.770.690.58
20210.770.690.57
20200.770.690.57
20190.770.690.56
20180.770.690.55
20170.770.680.54
20160.770.690.54
20150.780.690.53
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# American Indian Students
3 Students
1,839 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%

Percentage of Private High School Students of American Indian Trends

YearAlameda, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20251%1%1%
20241%1%1%
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# Asian Students
33 Students
35,008 Students
% Asian Students
7%
13%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearAlameda, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20257%13%5%
20247%14%6%
20237%13%6%
20227%11%5%
20217%11%5%
20207%11%5%
20196%11%5%
20186%11%5%
20176%10%4%
20166%10%4%
201510%10%4%
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# Hispanic Students
95 Students
43,231 Students
% Hispanic Students
20%
16%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearAlameda, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202520%16%9%
202420%16%9%
202318%16%8%
202218%16%8%
202118%16%8%
202018%16%8%
201919%16%8%
201819%16%8%
201719%17%7%
201619%18%8%
201518%18%8%
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# Black Students
103 Students
15,768 Students
% Black Students
21%
6%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearAlameda, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202521%6%8%
202421%6%8%
202318%6%8%
202217%6%8%
202118%6%8%
202018%6%8%
201918%6%8%
201818%6%8%
201718%6%8%
201618%6%8%
201518%7%9%
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# White Students
126 Students
115,559 Students
% White Students
26%
44%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearAlameda, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202526%44%59%
202426%44%60%
202335%46%60%
202235%50%62%
202135%50%63%
202035%51%64%
201934%50%64%
201834%51%65%
201734%51%66%
201634%50%66%
201532%50%66%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
2,937 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
122 Students
48,569 Students
% of Others Students
25%
19%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearAlameda, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202525%19%17%
202425%18%15%
202322%17%16%
202223%15%16%
202122%15%15%
202022%14%14%
201923%15%14%
201823%14%13%
201723%15%14%
201623%15%13%
201522%13%12%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
43 Teachers
26,939 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
10:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearAlameda, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202511:110:110:1
202411:110:110:1
20238:110:110:1
20228:110:110:1
20218:110:110:1
20208:111:110:1
20199:110:110:1
20189:111:110:1
20179:111:110:1
20169:111:110:1
20159:111:110:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
80%
62%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearAlameda, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202580%61%57%
202480%61%57%
202380%60%57%
202280%61%56%
202180%61%56%
202080%60%56%
201980%59%55%
201880%60%55%
201780%60%55%
201680%59%54%
201580%59%54%
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Average Class Size
24 students
15 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearAlameda, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
2025241514
2024241414
2023241414
2022241414
2021231414
2020231414
2019231414
2018231414
2017231414
2016231514
2015231514
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Average Number of AP Courses
18 courses
16 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearAlameda, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
2025181513
2024181412
2023181412
2022181412
2021121412
2020121312
2019121311
2018121311
2017121211
2016121211
2015121110
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$22,191
$23,881

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearAlameda, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
2025$22,191$23,319$17,997
2024$22,191$23,084$17,011
2023$22,191$21,930$16,191
2022$20,643$21,484$15,821
2021$19,660$20,840$15,331
2020$15,200$19,942$15,046
2019$15,200$19,419$14,791
2018$15,200$18,892$14,527
2017$15,200$18,534$14,161
2016$15,200$17,628$13,713
2015$15,200$15,924$13,065
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Average % on Financial Aid
60%
33%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearAlameda, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202560%33%38%
202460%33%37%
202360%31%36%
202260%32%36%
202145%32%36%
202045%31%35%
201945%30%34%
201845%31%33%
201745%30%32%
201645%29%31%
201545%28%30%
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Average Endowment Size
$3 million
$31.48 million
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
99%
78%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
38 extracurriculars
14 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
11 sports
10 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private high schools in Alameda, CA?
The top ranked private high schools in Alameda, CA is Saint Joseph Notre Dame High School.
How many private high schools are located in Alameda?
2 private high schools are located in Alameda.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Alameda?
50% of private high schools in Alameda are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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