The College Preparatory School Photo - Lower Campus

Best 94618 California Private Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 8 private schools serving 1,749 students in 94618, CA (there are 4 public schools, serving 1,572 public students). 53% of all K-12 students in 94618, CA are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The top ranked private schools in 94618, CA include The College Preparatory School, Bentley School, and Holy Names High School.
The average acceptance rate is 68%, which is lower than the California private school average acceptance rate of 80%.
25% of private schools in 94618, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Top Ranked 94618 California Private Schools (2025)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Bentley School
(3)
1 Hiller Dr
Oakland, CA 94618
(510) 843-2512
Gr: K-12 | 700 students Avg. class size: 15 students
6100 Broadway
Oakland, CA 94618
(510) 652-0111
Gr: 9-12 | 373 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 22 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Holy Names High School
Holy Names High School Photo
All-girls (Catholic)
(1)
4660 Harbord Drive
Oakland, CA 94618
(510) 450-1110
Gr: 9-12 | 142 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
My Own Montessori
Daycare / Preschool
5723 Oak Grove Avenue
Oakland, CA 94618
(510) 652-5979
Gr: PK-K | 43 students Avg. class size: 28 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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
Gr: K-8 | 82 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Little Elephant Montessori School
Montessori School
5782 Miles Ave
Oakland, CA 94618
(510) 597-1963
Gr: PK-K | 35 students Tuition listed
Rockridge Montessori School
Montessori School
5610 Broadway
Oakland, CA 94618
(510) 652-7021
Gr: PK-K | 145 students Tuition listed
St. Theresa School
St. Theresa School Photo - Our state-of-the-art gymnasium and event center is used by our students and Parish community for events as well as for physical education classes and CYO basketball and volleyball practices and games.
(Catholic)
(26)
4850 Clarewood Drive
Oakland, CA 94618
(510) 547-3146
Gr: K-8 | 228 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in 94618, CA?
The top ranked private schools in 94618, CA include The College Preparatory School, Bentley School, and Holy Names High School.
How many private schools are located in 94618?
8 private schools are located in 94618.
How diverse are private schools in 94618?
94618 private schools are approximately 43% minority students, which is lower than the California private school average of 51%.
What percentage of students in 94618 go to private school?
53% of all K-12 students in 94618 are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in 94618?
25% of private schools in 94618 are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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