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Albany Private Schools (2026-27)

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 80%.
50% of private schools in Albany, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

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
Avg. class size: 15 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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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 (10-Year)

2
Private Schools
727
Students
+895.9% (+654 students) 10-yr
$19,100
Avg. Tuition
+44.7% (+$5,900) 8-yr
8
Avg. Class Size
+700.0% (+7 students) 10-yr
50%
Students of Color
+100.0% (+25.0 pp) 10-yr
8:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+300.0% (+6.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Albany)
This State (CA)
# Schools
2 Schools
3,910 Schools
# Students
727 Students
659,293 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearAlbany, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
2025364180179
2024364175172
2023388181174
2022358189185
2021358185180
2020358179171
2019491179175
2018347173172
2017347179180
2016171173178
201537162167
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% Students of Color
50%
52%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearAlbany, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202550%51%34%
202450%51%34%
202348%50%33%
202250%48%33%
202150%48%32%
202050%48%32%
201945%48%31%
201845%47%31%
201772%50%32%
201650%49%32%
201525%49%32%
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0.75
0.74

Diversity Score Trends

YearAlbany, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20250.750.740.65
20240.750.740.65
20230.740.740.65
20220.750.730.64
20210.750.730.64
20200.750.730.64
20190.670.730.63
20180.650.730.63
20170.650.720.61
20160.240.720.61
20150.620.720.61
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# American Indian Students
1 Student
3,575 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
69 Students
71,780 Students
% Asian Students
10%
11%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearAlbany, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202510%11%5%
202410%11%5%
202310%11%5%
202210%10%4%
202110%10%4%
202010%10%4%
20193%10%4%
20183%10%4%
20173%10%4%
20161%10%4%
20153%10%4%
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# Hispanic Students
90 Students
104,409 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
16%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearAlbany, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202512%16%9%
202412%16%9%
202312%16%9%
202212%16%8%
202112%16%9%
202012%16%9%
201910%16%8%
20189%17%8%
20179%17%8%
20161%17%8%
20157%17%8%
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# Black Students
129 Students
30,223 Students
% Black Students
18%
5%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearAlbany, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202518%5%7%
202418%5%7%
202317%5%8%
202218%4%7%
202118%5%7%
202018%5%8%
201915%4%7%
201814%4%7%
201714%5%7%
20161%5%7%
20154%5%8%
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# White Students
297 Students
235,771 Students
% White Students
41%
37%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearAlbany, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202541%37%52%
202441%37%52%
202343%38%52%
202240%40%54%
202140%40%54%
202040%40%54%
201922%41%56%
201821%41%56%
201721%43%58%
201611%43%58%
201549%43%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
5,499 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
138 Students
188,336 Students
% of Others Students
19%
29%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearAlbany, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202519%29%26%
202419%29%26%
202318%28%25%
202220%28%25%
202120%27%25%
202020%27%24%
201950%26%24%
201853%26%23%
201753%24%22%
201686%24%22%
201537%23%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
90 Teachers
55,641 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearAlbany, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20258:112:111:1
20248:112:111:1
20236:112:111:1
20228:112:111:1
20218:113:111:1
20208:113:112:1
20198:112:112:1
20188:112:112:1
20178:113:112:1
20164:113:112:1
20152:113:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
25%
59%

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

YearAlbany, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202525%59%55%
202425%58%54%
202325%58%54%
202225%59%54%
202125%59%54%
202025%58%54%
201925%58%53%
201858%58%53%
201758%58%53%
201638%57%52%
201525%57%52%
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Average Class Size
8 students
17 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearAlbany, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202581715
202411715
202311715
202211715
202111715
202011715
201911715
2018281715
2017281715
2016281715
201511715
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Average Number of AP Courses
22 courses
15 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearAlbany, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
2025221513
2024291412
2023291311
2022291311
2021291311
2020291311
2019291311
2018291311
2017291210
2016291210
2015251110
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Average SAT score
1230
(Out of 1600)
1264

SAT Score Trends (2017-2025)

YearAlbany, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
2025123012611233
2024123012481230
2023123012461228
2022123012501229
2021123012491229
2020123012441226
2019123012391226
2018123012371226
2017123012521233
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Average ACT score
27
(Out of 36)
27

ACT Score Trends (2015-2025)

YearAlbany, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
2025272726
2024272726
2023272726
2022272726
2021272726
2020272625
2019272625
2018272625
2017272625
2016272625
2015272525
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$19,100
$18,350

Tuition Cost Trends (2017-2025)

YearAlbany, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
2025$19,100$18,076$15,012
2024$13,200$17,195$13,254
2023$13,200$16,660$12,626
2022$13,200$15,979$12,187
2021$13,200$15,298$11,800
2020$13,200$14,748$11,512
2019$13,200$14,369$11,293
2018$13,200$13,813$11,017
2017$13,200$13,422$10,708
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Average % on Financial Aid
15%
29%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearAlbany, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202515%29%34%
202415%29%34%
202315%29%34%
202215%28%33%
202115%28%33%
202015%28%32%
201915%27%31%
201825%27%30%
201725%27%30%
201625%26%29%
201515%25%28%
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
70%
80%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2016-2025)

YearAlbany, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202570%80%81%
202499%84%85%
202399%84%85%
202299%84%85%
202199%84%85%
202099%84%85%
201999%84%85%
201892%84%85%
201792%85%85%
201692%84%85%
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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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