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Best Berkeley Private High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 private high schools serving 307 students in Berkeley, CA.
The top ranked private high school in Berkeley, CA is Maybeck High School.
The average acceptance rate is 65%, which is lower than the California private high school average acceptance rate of 78%.

Top Ranked Berkeley Private High Schools (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
811 University Ave, Suite 100
Berkeley, CA 94710
(877) 673-8893
Gr: 6-12 Avg. class size: 1 student Tuition listed
Mentoring Academy
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1918 Bonita Ave
Berkeley, CA 94704
(510) 345-3000
Gr: 8-12 | 25 students Sports: 9 Tuition listed
Maybeck High School
Maybeck High School Photo - Classes are usually taught in seminar style with teachers and students around a table. Class sizes of 8 to 15 make such individual attention possible.
2727 College Avenue
Berkeley, CA 94705
(510) 841-8489
Gr: 9-12 | 118 students Avg. class size: 11 students Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Bayhill High School
Special Education School
1940 Virginia St
Berkeley, CA 94709
(510) 984-0599
Gr: 9-12 | 77 students Tuition listed
La Cheim School
Special Education School
41 Bolivar Drive
Berkeley, CA 94710
(510) 649-1177
Gr: 4-12 | 55 students
Via Center
Special Education School
2126 6th St
Berkeley, CA 94710
(510) 848-1616
Gr: 7-11 | 8 students
West-wind Academy
Special Program Emphasis
1551 University Ave
Berkeley, CA 94703
(510) 841-1426
Gr: 2-12 | 24 students
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Berkeley, California Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
52 Arlington Ave
Berkeley, CA 94707
(515) 527-1278
Gr: K | 11 students
2855 Telegraph Ave. Suite 312
Berkeley, CA 94705
(510) 845-1321
Gr: 5

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private high schools in Berkeley, CA?
The top ranked private high schools in Berkeley, CA is Maybeck High School.
How many private high schools are located in Berkeley?
7 private high schools are located in Berkeley.
How diverse are private high schools in Berkeley?
Berkeley private high schools are approximately 43% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 49%.

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