Saint Joseph Notre Dame High School Photo - Congratulations SJND graduates!

Best Alameda Private High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private high schools serving 482 students in Alameda, CA.
The top-ranked private high school in Alameda, CA is Saint Joseph Notre Dame High School.
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).

Top-Ranked Alameda Private High Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
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
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
[+] 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
2 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
482 Students
275,966 Students
% Average Students of Color
65%
49%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
43 Teachers
26,836 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
80%
62%
Average Class Size
24 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
18 courses
15 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$22,191
$23,454
Average % on Financial Aid
60%
32%
Average Acceptance Rate
99%
78%
Average Endowment Size
$3 million
$30.72 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.79
0.73
# American Indian Students
3 Students
1,844 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
33 Students
34,978 Students
% Asian Students
7%
13%
# Hispanic Students
95 Students
43,272 Students
% Hispanic Students
20%
16%
# Black Students
103 Students
15,770 Students
% Black Students
21%
6%
# White Students
126 Students
115,657 Students
% White Students
26%
44%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
2,942 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
48,703 Students
% of Others Students
25%
19%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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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