Holy Names High School Photo

Top 20 Best Oakland Private Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 59 private schools serving 10,649 students in Oakland, CA (there are 154 public schools, serving 63,733 public students). 14% of all K-12 students in Oakland, CA are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The top ranked private schools in Oakland, CA include The College Preparatory School, Bishop Odowd High School, and Bentley School.
The average tuition cost is $22,520, which is higher than the California private school average tuition cost of $17,820.
44% of private schools in Oakland, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top Ranked Oakland Private Schools (2025)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Park Day School
Park Day School Photo - Studying renewable energy and building solar powered home models
(29)
360 42nd St
Oakland, CA 94609
(510) 653-0317
Grades: K-8
| 330 students
Julia Morgan School For Girls
Julia Morgan School For Girls Photo
All-girls
(1)
5000 MacArthur Boulevard
Oakland, CA 94613
(510) 632-6000
Grades: 6-8
| 129 students
KSS Immersion Schools, Oakland-Lincoln Highlands
KSS Immersion Schools, Oakland-Lincoln Highlands Photo - Our curriculum is also designed to spark and maintain children's interest in Spanish through creative activities such as dancing, singing, cooking, art projects, and games. As the students progress through their classes, they are well-prepared for kindergarten and empowered to be unique, confident learners and individuals.
Daycare / Preschool
2540 Charleston St
Oakland, CA 94602
(877) 442-2555
Grades: PK-K
| n/a students
KSS Immersion Schools, Oakland-Montclair
KSS Immersion Schools, Oakland-Montclair Photo - Our curriculum is also designed to spark and maintain children's interest in Spanish through creative activities such as dancing, singing, cooking, art projects, and games. As the students progress through their classes, they are well-prepared for kindergarten and empowered to be unique, confident learners and individuals.
Daycare / Preschool
1650 Mountain Blvd
Oakland, CA 94611
(877) 442-2555
Grades: NS-PK
| n/a students
Pacific Boychoir Academy
Pacific Boychoir Academy Photo - GRAMMY-winning choral ensemble offers unique artistic and performance opportunities.
All-boys | Special Program Emphasis
(1)
4101 Park Boulevard
Oakland, CA 94602
(510) 652-4722
Grades: 3-8
| 15 students
Bentley School
(3)
1 Hiller Dr
Oakland, CA 94618
(510) 843-2512
Grades: K-12
| 700 students
Bishop Odowd High School
Bishop Odowd High School Photo - Our rigorous Academics prepare students for the challenges they will face at our country's best schools.
(Catholic)
(2)
9500 Stearns Avenue
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 577-9100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,248 students
6100 Broadway
Oakland, CA 94618
(510) 652-0111
Grades: 9-12
| 374 students
Po Box 7010
Oakland, CA 94601
(510) 517-2103
Grades: 9-12
| 272 students
Escuela Bilingüe Internacional
Escuela Bilingüe Internacional Photo
Special Program Emphasis
(1)
410 Alcatraz Ave
Oakland, CA 94609
(510) 653-3324
Grades: PK-8
| 301 students
Golden Gate Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
3800 Mountain Blvd
Oakland, CA 94619
(510) 531-0110
Grades: 2-8
| 49 students
Head Royce School
Head Royce School Photo - Upper School Classroom
(1)
4315 Lincoln Ave
Oakland, CA 94602
(510) 531-1300
Grades: K-12
| 877 students
Holy Names High School
Holy Names High School Photo
All-girls (Catholic)
(1)
4660 Harbord Drive
Oakland, CA 94618
(510) 450-1110
Grades: 9-12
| 142 students
Ile Omode
Ile Omode Photo
(2)
8924 Holly St
Oakland, CA 94621
(510) 632-8230
Grades: PK-8
| 117 students
Light Islamic Academy
Special Program Emphasis (Islamic)
9857 Macarthur Blvd
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 712-1000
Grades: PK-12
| 140 students
Lincoln Child Center
Special Education School
4368 Lincoln Ave
Oakland, CA 94602
(510) 531-3111
Grades: 2-9
| 61 students
My Own Montessori
Daycare / Preschool
5723 Oak Grove Avenue
Oakland, CA 94618
(510) 652-5979
Grades: PK-K
| 43 students
Patten Academy Of Christian Education
Patten Academy Of Christian Education Photo
(Christian)
2430 Coolidge Ave
Oakland, CA 94601
(510) 533-3121
Grades: K-12
| 169 students
Redwood Day
Redwood Day Photo - From Kindergarten through 8th grade, Redwood Day students grow into great.
(1)
3245 Sheffield Avenue
Oakland, CA 94602
(510) 534-0800
Grades: NS-8
| 418 students
St. Anthony Catholic School
(Catholic)
1500 E 15th St
Oakland, CA 94606
(510) 534-3334
Grades: K-8
| 163 students
St. Elizabeth Elementary School
(Catholic)
1516 33rd Ave
Oakland, CA 94601
(510) 532-7392
Grades: K-8
| 251 students
St. Paul's Episcopal School
St. Paul's Episcopal School Photo - St. Paul's is an independent K-8 school steps from Lake Merritt in Oakland. The city is an extension of our classrooms.
(1)
116 Montecito Ave
Oakland, CA 94610
(510) 285-9600
Grades: K-8
| 388 students
St. Pauls Episcopal School
(Episcopal)
116 Montecito Avenue
Oakland, CA 94610
(510) 285-9600
Grades: K-8
| 338 students
St. Vincent's Day Home
Daycare / Preschool
1086 8th St
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 832-8324
Grades: PK-K
| 237 students
School Of Saint Leo The Great
School Of Saint Leo The Great Photo - Computer Lab
(Catholic)
4238 Howe St
Oakland, CA 94611
(510) 654-7828
Grades: PK-8
| 235 students
Stanford Online High School
Special Program Emphasis
1900 Harrison
Oakland, CA 94612
(650) 721-9422
Grades: 7-12
| 798 students
Agnes Memorial Christian Academy
(Christian)
2372 International Blvd
Oakland, CA 94601
(510) 300-4271
Grades: 2-8
| 11 students
All Aspects Academy
1423 Broadway, PMB #111
Oakland, CA 94612
(510) 925-4545
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Aurora School
Aurora School Photo - At Aurora we believe that play is an important part of childhood. Students have two scheduled recesses each day in addition to lots of opportunities to move their bodies throughout the day.
40 Dulwich Rd
Oakland, CA 94618
(510) 428-2606
Grades: K-8
| 82 students
Bayhill High School
Bayhill High School Photo
Special Education School
521 Boden Way
Oakland, CA 94610
(510) 984-0599
Grades: 9-12
| 82 students
Baywood Learning Center
Special Program Emphasis
12500 Campus Drive
Oakland, CA 94619
(510) 395-6236
Grades: PK
| 20 students
Berkeley Rose Waldorf School
Alternative School
(1)
215 Ridgeway Avenue
Oakland, CA 94611
(510) 859-7679
Grades: PK-8
| 136 students
Ccyr
Special Education School
2440 12th Ave
Oakland, CA 94606
(916) 750-4192
Grades: K-3
| 20 students
Cornerstone Christian Academy
(Baptist)
3535 38th Ave
Oakland, CA 94619
(510) 530-9166
Grades: PK-8
| 20 students
Corpus Christi School
(Catholic)
(2)
1 Estates Drive
Oakland, CA 94611
(510) 530-4056
Grades: K-8
| 254 students
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Oakland, California Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Raskob Day School (Closed 2025)
Special Education School
3520 Mountain Blvd
Oakland, CA 94619
(510) 436-1275
Grades: 3-8
| 72 students
1630 62nd Avenue
Oakland, CA 94621
(510) 632-6323
Grades: K-8
| 175 students
2634 Pleasant St
Oakland, CA 94602
(510) 532-4387
Grades: K-8
| 152 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Oakland, CA?
The top ranked private schools in Oakland, CA include The College Preparatory School, Bishop Odowd High School, and Bentley School.
How many private schools are located in Oakland?
59 private schools are located in Oakland.
How much do private schools cost in Oakland?
The average tuition cost is $22,520, which is higher than the California private school average tuition cost of $17,820.
How diverse are private schools in Oakland?
Oakland private schools are approximately 58% minority students, which is higher than the California private school average of 51%.
What percentage of students in Oakland go to private school?
14% of all K-12 students in Oakland are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Oakland?
44% of private schools in Oakland are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private schools in Oakland are often viewed compared to one another?

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