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Albany Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 727 students in Albany, CA, 16% of all K-12 students in Albany, CA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 70%, which is lower than the California private school average acceptance rate of 83%.
50% of private schools in Albany, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Albany Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of St. Mary's College High School
St. Mary's College High School
Gr: 9-12 | 627 students
Catholic
1294 Albina Ave
Albany, CA 94706
(510) 526-9242
(1)
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Tilden Preparatory School Photo
Tilden Preparatory School
Gr: 6-12 | 100 students
Avg. class size: 1 student
1231 Solano Ave
Albany, CA 94706
(510) 525-5506
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Albany, California Private Schools (Closed)

KSS Immersion Schools, Albany Photo
KSS Immersion Schools, Albany
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
1331 Portland Avenue
Albany, CA 94706
(877) 442-2555
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Albany, CA Private School Trends

2
Private Schools
727
Students
$13,200
Avg. Tuition
1
Avg. Class Size
50%
Students of Color
8:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Albany)
This State (CA)
# Schools
2 Schools
3,907 Schools
# Students
727 Students
659,577 Students
% Students of Color
50%
52%
0.75
0.74
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
1 Student
3,574 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
1%
# Asian Students
69 Students
71,777 Students
% Asian Students
10%
11%
# Hispanic Students
90 Students
104,405 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
16%
# Black Students
129 Students
30,221 Students
% Black Students
18%
5%
# White Students
297 Students
235,730 Students
% White Students
41%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
5,499 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
1%
# Others Students
138 Students
188,723 Students
% of Others Students
19%
29%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
90 Teachers
55,835 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
25%
60%
Average Class Size
1 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
22 courses
15 courses
Average SAT score
1230
(Out of 1600)
1267
Average ACT score
27
(Out of 36)
28
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$13,200
$17,602
Average % on Financial Aid
15%
29%
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
70%
83%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Albany, CA?
The top ranked private schools in Albany, CA include St. Mary's College High School and Tilden Preparatory School.
How many private schools are located in Albany?
2 private schools are located in Albany.
What percentage of students in Albany go to private school?
16% of all K-12 students in Albany are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Albany?
50% of private schools in Albany are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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