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El Cerrito Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 853 students in El Cerrito, CA, 16% of all K-12 students in El Cerrito, CA are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 72%, which is lower than the California private school average acceptance rate of 80%.
25% of private schools in El Cerrito, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 4
  • # Students Served: 853
  • Average Tuition: $26,262
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 41%
  • Average Class Size: 18 students
  • % Students of Color: 64%
  • View El Cerrito, CA School Trends

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 4
  • # Students Served: 853
  • Average Tuition: $26,262
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 41%
  • Average Class Size: 18 students
  • % Students of Color: 64%
  • View El Cerrito, CA School Trends

Top Ranked El Cerrito Private Schools (2026-27)

Prospect Sierra School Photo
Prospect Sierra School
Gr: PK-8 | 458 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 5
2060 Tapscott Ave / 960 Avis Drive
El Cerrito, CA 94530
(510) 809-9001
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East Bay Montessori Photo
East Bay Montessori
Gr: K-8 | 90 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Extracurriculars: 5
Montessori School
7075 Cutting Blvd
El Cerrito, CA 94530
(510) 236-8802
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Golestan School Photo
Golestan School
Gr: PK-5 | 105 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Specialized Curriculum
320 San Carlos Ave
El Cerrito, CA 94530
(510) 704-8541
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Map of St. John The Baptist
St. John The Baptist
Gr: NS-8 | 200 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 4
Catholic
11156 San Pablo Ave
El Cerrito, CA 94530
(510) 234-2244
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El Cerrito, California Private Schools (Closed)

Montessori Family School Photo
Montessori Family School
Gr: PK-8 | 112 students
Montessori School
7075 Cutting Blvd
El Cerrito, CA 94530
(510) 236-8802
(1)
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Tehiyah Day School Photo
Tehiyah Day School
Gr: K-8 | 102 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Jewish
2603 Tassajara Avenue
El Cerrito, CA 94530
(510) 233-3013
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Map of Windrush School
Windrush School
Gr: K-8 | 258 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
1800 Elm St
El Cerrito, CA 94530
(510) 970-7580
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El Cerrito, CA Private School Trends (10-Year)

4
Private Schools
-33.3% (-2 schools) 10-yr
853
Students
-46.1% (-729 students) 10-yr
$26,262
Avg. Tuition
+11.3% (+$2,662) 10-yr
18
Avg. Class Size
-14.3% (-3 students) 10-yr
64%
Students of Color
+25.5% (+13.0 pp) 10-yr
6:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-25.0% (-2.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (El Cerrito)
This State (CA)
# Schools
4 Schools
3,910 Schools
# Students
853 Students
659,293 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearEl Cerrito, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
2025213180179
2024216175172
2023231181174
2022201189185
2021196185180
2020223179171
2019276179175
2018276173172
2017268179180
2016262173178
2015264162167
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% Students of Color
64%
52%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearEl Cerrito, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202564%51%34%
202466%51%34%
202330%50%33%
202257%48%33%
202151%48%32%
202028%48%32%
201930%48%31%
201830%47%31%
201761%50%32%
201652%49%32%
201551%49%32%
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0.71
0.74

Diversity Score Trends

YearEl Cerrito, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20250.710.740.65
20240.710.740.65
20230.520.740.65
20220.550.730.64
20210.500.730.64
20200.500.730.64
20190.450.730.63
20180.450.730.63
20170.580.720.61
20160.580.720.61
20150.570.720.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
3,575 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%

Percentage of Private School Students of American Indian Trends

YearEl Cerrito, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20171%1%1%
20161%1%1%
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# Asian Students
66 Students
71,780 Students
% Asian Students
10%
11%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearEl Cerrito, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202510%11%5%
202410%11%5%
20237%11%5%
20227%10%4%
20217%10%4%
20207%10%4%
20195%10%4%
20185%10%4%
20178%10%4%
20168%10%4%
20159%10%4%
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# Hispanic Students
57 Students
104,409 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
16%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearEl Cerrito, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20259%16%9%
20248%16%9%
20238%16%9%
20228%16%8%
20217%16%9%
20207%16%9%
20197%16%8%
20187%17%8%
20178%17%8%
20168%17%8%
20157%17%8%
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# Black Students
83 Students
30,223 Students
% Black Students
12%
5%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearEl Cerrito, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202513%5%7%
202412%5%7%
202310%5%8%
202210%4%7%
20219%5%7%
20209%5%8%
20198%4%7%
20188%4%7%
201711%5%7%
201611%5%7%
201510%5%8%
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# White Students
302 Students
235,771 Students
% White Students
46%
37%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearEl Cerrito, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202546%37%52%
202445%37%52%
202368%38%52%
202265%40%54%
202169%40%54%
202069%40%54%
201973%41%56%
201873%41%56%
201762%43%58%
201662%43%58%
201564%43%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
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
150 Students
188,336 Students
% of Others Students
23%
29%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearEl Cerrito, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202522%29%26%
202425%29%26%
20237%28%25%
20229%28%25%
20217%27%25%
20207%27%24%
20197%26%24%
20187%26%23%
201710%24%22%
201610%24%22%
201510%23%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
136 Teachers
55,641 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
12:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearEl Cerrito, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
20256:112:111:1
20246:112:111:1
20237:112:111:1
20227:112:111:1
20217:113:111:1
20207:113:112:1
20197:112:112:1
20187:112:112:1
20178:113:112:1
20167:113:112:1
20158:113:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
32%
59%

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

YearEl Cerrito, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202532%59%55%
202432%58%54%
202344%58%54%
202244%59%54%
202144%59%54%
202044%58%54%
201944%58%53%
201844%58%53%
201744%58%53%
201644%57%52%
201544%57%52%
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Average Class Size
18 students
17 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearEl Cerrito, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
2025181715
2024181715
2023181715
2022181715
2021171715
2020141715
2019151715
2018151715
2017151715
2016181715
2015211715
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$26,262
$18,350

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearEl Cerrito, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
2025$26,262$18,076$15,012
2024$25,656$17,195$13,254
2023$29,360$16,660$12,626
2022$27,635$15,979$12,187
2021$29,635$15,298$11,800
2020$32,600$14,748$11,512
2019$25,950$14,369$11,293
2018$25,950$13,813$11,017
2017$25,950$13,422$10,708
2016$24,600$12,852$10,356
2015$23,600$11,932$9,939
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Average Summer Program Cost
$580
$1,062

Summer Program Cost Trends (2023-2025)

YearEl Cerrito, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
2025$580$1,044$1,152
2024$580$999$1,128
2023$450$1,039$1,156
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Average % on Financial Aid
41%
29%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearEl Cerrito, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202541%29%34%
202441%29%34%
202333%29%34%
202227%28%33%
202142%28%33%
202042%28%32%
201942%27%31%
201842%27%30%
201742%27%30%
201643%26%29%
201544%25%28%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$19,300
$9,066

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2015-2025)

YearEl Cerrito, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
2025$19,300$8,932$7,073
2024$19,300$8,712$6,930
2023$17,300$8,186$6,469
2022$17,300$8,205$6,289
2021$15,300$7,081$6,055
2020$15,300$6,794$5,921
2019$13,500$6,413$5,795
2018$13,500$5,977$5,456
2017$13,500$5,752$5,319
2016$12,800$5,279$5,105
2015$12,800$5,100$5,030
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
72%
80%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2023-2025)

YearEl Cerrito, CA AvgCalifornia (CA)National
202572%80%81%
202468%84%85%
202376%84%85%
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Average Number of Extracurriculars
5 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in El Cerrito, CA?
The top ranked private schools in El Cerrito, CA is Prospect Sierra School.
How many private schools are located in El Cerrito?
4 private schools are located in El Cerrito.
What percentage of students in El Cerrito go to private school?
16% of all K-12 students in El Cerrito are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in El Cerrito?
25% of private schools in El Cerrito are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Which private schools in El Cerrito are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in El Cerrito include: Golestan School vs. Prospect Sierra School, Golestan School vs. St. John The Baptist

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