Patten Academy Of Christian Education Photo

Best Oakland Private Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 36 private elementary schools serving 7,265 students in Oakland, CA.
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Oakland, CA include Head Royce School, School Of Saint Leo The Great, and Redwood Day.
The average tuition cost is $24,026, which is higher than the California private elementary school average tuition cost of $17,461.
56% of private elementary schools in Oakland, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Top-Ranked Oakland Private Elementary Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Park Day School
Park Day School Photo - Studying renewable energy and building solar powered home models
(33)
360 42nd St
Oakland, CA 94609
(510) 653-0317
Gr: PK-8 | 348 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 19 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Julia Morgan School For Girls
Julia Morgan School For Girls Photo
All-girls
(1)
5000 MacArthur Boulevard
Oakland, CA 94613
(510) 632-6000
Gr: 6-8 | 133 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
Bentley School
(3)
1 Hiller Dr
Oakland, CA 94618
(510) 843-2512
Gr: K-12 | 700 students Avg. class size: 15 students
Golden Gate Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
3800 Mountain Blvd
Oakland, CA 94619
(510) 531-0110
Gr: 2-8 | 49 students
Head Royce School
Head Royce School Photo - Upper School Classroom
(1)
4315 Lincoln Ave
Oakland, CA 94602
(510) 531-1300
Gr: K-12 | 877 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Ile Omode
Ile Omode Photo
(2)
8924 Holly St
Oakland, CA 94621
(510) 632-8230
Gr: PK-8 | 117 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Light Islamic Academy
Special Program Emphasis (Islamic)
9857 Macarthur Blvd
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 712-1000
Gr: PK-12 | 140 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Lincoln Child Center
Special Education School
4368 Lincoln Ave
Oakland, CA 94602
(510) 531-3111
Gr: 2-9 | 61 students
Patten Academy Of Christian Education
Patten Academy Of Christian Education Photo
(Christian)
2430 Coolidge Ave
Oakland, CA 94601
(510) 533-3121
Gr: K-12 | 169 students Avg. class size: 9 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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
Gr: NS-8 | 418 students Avg. class size: 19 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Anthony Catholic School
(Catholic)
1500 E 15th St
Oakland, CA 94606
(510) 534-3334
Gr: K-8 | 163 students
St. Elizabeth Elementary School
(Catholic)
1516 33rd Ave
Oakland, CA 94601
(510) 532-7392
Gr: 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) 285-9617
Gr: K-8 | 388 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Pauls Episcopal School
(Episcopal)
116 Montecito Avenue
Oakland, CA 94610
(510) 285-9600
Gr: K-8 | 339 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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
Gr: PK-8 | 235 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed
Stanford Online High School
Special Program Emphasis
1900 Harrison
Oakland, CA 94612
(650) 721-9422
Gr: 7-12 | 798 students
Agnes Memorial Christian Academy
(Christian)
2372 International Blvd
Oakland, CA 94601
(510) 300-4271
Gr: 2-8 | 11 students
All Aspects Academy
1423 Broadway, PMB #111
Oakland, CA 94612
(510) 925-4545
Gr: K-12
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
Berkeley Rose Waldorf School
Alternative School
(1)
215 Ridgeway Avenue
Oakland, CA 94611
(510) 859-7679
Gr: PK-8 | 141 students Tuition listed
Ccyr
Special Education School
2440 12th Ave
Oakland, CA 94606
(916) 750-4192
Gr: K-3 | 20 students
Cornerstone Christian Academy
(Baptist)
3535 38th Ave
Oakland, CA 94619
(510) 530-9166
Gr: PK-8 | 20 students
Corpus Christi School
(Catholic)
(2)
1 Estates Drive
Oakland, CA 94611
(510) 530-4056
Gr: K-8 | 254 students Avg. class size: 30 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
Dr Herbert Guice Christian Academy
Dr Herbert Guice Christian Academy Photo - Ms. Beliso - Our kindergarten classroom
(Baptist)
(1)
6925 International Blvd
Oakland, CA 94621
(510) 729-0330
Gr: PK-6 | 46 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Fred Finch-oakland Hills Academy
Special Education School
3800 Coolidge Ave
Oakland, CA 94602
(510) 529-9478
Gr: 6-12 | 12 students
Grand Lake Montessori
Montessori School
(1)
466 Chetwood St
Oakland, CA 94610
(510) 836-4313
Gr: K-5 | 47 students Avg. class size: 24 students Tuition listed
Oakland Hebrew Day School
Special Program Emphasis (Jewish)
(3)
5500 Redwood Road
Oakland, CA 94619
(510) 531-8600
Gr: K-8 | 169 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
1575 7th St
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 625-2002
Gr: 1-9 | 24 students
The Renaissance International School
The Renaissance International School Photo
Montessori School
3650 Dimond Ave
Oakland, CA 94602
(510) 531-8566
Gr: PK-8 | 110 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Po Box 70378
Oakland, CA 94612
(510) 465-8023
Gr: PK-12 | 224 students
St. Elizabeth Church
(Catholic)
1500 34th Ave
Oakland, CA 94601
(510) 532-7392
Gr: K-8 | 226 students
St. Paschal Baylon School
(Catholic)
(2)
3710 Dorisa Avenue
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 635-7922
Gr: K-8 | 149 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate 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
Seneca Family Of Agencies Maya Angelou Academy
Special Education School
3695 High St
Oakland, CA 94619
(510) 434-7990
Gr: 1-5 | 78 students
Spectrum Center
Special Education School
6325 Camden St
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 729-6384
Gr: 2-12 | 39 students
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Oakland, California Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Pacific Boychoir Academy (Closed 2025)
All-boys | Special Program Emphasis
4101 Park Boulevard
Oakland, CA 94602
(510) 652-4722
Gr: 3-8 | 15 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Raskob Day School (Closed 2025)
Special Education School
3520 Mountain Blvd
Oakland, CA 94619
(510) 436-1275
Gr: 3-8 | 72 students
1630 62nd Avenue
Oakland, CA 94621
(510) 632-6323
Gr: K-8 | 175 students
2634 Pleasant St
Oakland, CA 94602
(510) 532-4387
Gr: K-8 | 152 students

Overview

This Town (Oakland)
This State (CA)
# Schools
36 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
7,265 Students
504,490 Students
% Average Students of Color
60%
50%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
717 Teachers
44,285 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
58%
59%
Average Class Size
19 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
10 courses
13 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$24,026
$17,461
Average Summer Program Cost
$450
$1,026
Average % on Financial Aid
35%
28%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$22,563
$8,311
Average Acceptance Rate
85%
81%
Average Endowment Size
$4.33 million
$32.84 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.78
0.74
# American Indian Students
21 Students
2,779 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
925 Students
57,677 Students
% Asian Students
14%
12%
# Hispanic Students
928 Students
81,151 Students
% Hispanic Students
14%
17%
# Black Students
1,263 Students
23,623 Students
% Black Students
18%
5%
# White Students
2,294 Students
193,701 Students
% White Students
34%
40%
# Hawaiian Students
8 Students
3,916 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
1,370 Students
123,004 Students
% of Others Students
20%
25%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private elementary schools in Oakland, CA?
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Oakland, CA include Head Royce School, School Of Saint Leo The Great, and Redwood Day.
How many private elementary schools are located in Oakland?
36 private elementary schools are located in Oakland.
How much do private elementary schools cost in Oakland?
The average tuition cost is $24,026, which is higher than the California private school average tuition cost of $17,461.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Oakland?
Oakland private elementary schools are approximately 60% minority students, which is higher than the California private school average of 50%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Oakland?
56% of private elementary schools in Oakland are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).
Which private elementary schools in Oakland are often viewed compared to one another?

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