Holy Names High School Photo

Best Upper Rockridge Private Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 825 students in the neighborhood of Upper Rockridge, Oakland, CA.
The top ranked private schools in Upper Rockridge include The College Preparatory School and Holy Names High School.
The average acceptance rate is 67%, which is lower than the California private school average acceptance rate of 80%.
50% of private schools in Upper Rockridge are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Top Ranked Upper Rockridge Private Schools (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
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
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
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 the neighborhood of Upper Rockridge, Oakland, CA?
The top ranked private schools in the neighborhood of Upper Rockridge, Oakland, CA include The College Preparatory School and Holy Names High School.
How many private schools are located in the neighborhood of Upper Rockridge, Oakland?
4 private schools are located in the neighborhood of Upper Rockridge, Oakland.
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in the neighborhood of Upper Rockridge, Oakland?
50% of private schools in the neighborhood of Upper Rockridge, Oakland are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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