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El Cerrito Private Elementary Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private elementary schools serving 849 students in El Cerrito, CA.
The average acceptance rate is 72%, which is lower than the California private elementary school average acceptance rate of 83%.
25% of private elementary schools in El Cerrito, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 4
  • # Students Served: 849
  • Average Tuition: $27,162
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 41%
  • Average Class Size: 18 students
  • % Students of Color: 66%
  • View El Cerrito, CA School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 4
  • # Students Served: 849
  • Average Tuition: $27,162
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 41%
  • Average Class Size: 18 students
  • % Students of Color: 66%
  • View El Cerrito, CA School Trends

Top Ranked El Cerrito Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

Prospect Sierra School Photo
Prospect Sierra School
Gr: PK-8 | 454 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 6
2060 Tapscott Ave / 960 Avis Drive
El Cerrito, CA 94530
(510) 809-9018
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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)

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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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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

4
Private Schools
849
Students
$27,162
Avg. Tuition
18
Avg. Class Size
66%
Students of Color
6:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (El Cerrito)
This State (CA)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,547 Schools
# Students
849 Students
501,524 Students
% Students of Color
66%
51%
0.71
0.74
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
2,777 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
66 Students
57,358 Students
% Asian Students
10%
12%
# Hispanic Students
57 Students
80,964 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
17%
# Black Students
83 Students
23,388 Students
% Black Students
13%
5%
# White Students
302 Students
193,078 Students
% White Students
46%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
3,902 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
1%
# Others Students
146 Students
122,202 Students
% of Others Students
22%
25%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
136 Teachers
44,576 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
38%
59%
Average Class Size
18 students
17 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$27,162
$17,229
Average Summer Program Cost
$580
$1,080
Average % on Financial Aid
41%
28%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$22,000
$8,930
Average Endowment Size
$11 million
$15.87 million
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
72%
83%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
5 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in El Cerrito, CA?
The top ranked private elementary schools in El Cerrito, CA is Prospect Sierra School.
How many private elementary schools are located in El Cerrito?
4 private elementary schools are located in El Cerrito.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in El Cerrito?
25% of private elementary schools in El Cerrito are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Which private elementary schools in El Cerrito are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private elementary schools in El Cerrito include: Golestan School vs. Prospect Sierra School, Golestan School vs. St. John The Baptist

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