Cornerstone Christian Academy in Oakland, CA serves co–ed students from pre–kindergarten through 8th grade in a city–based environment.
The school has a total enrollment of 20 students with a student–teacher ratio of 10:1 supported by 2 teachers.
Founded in 2010, the academy follows a Baptist religious orientation and is a member of Accelerated Christian Education (ACE).
The student body is 100% students of color, reflecting high diversity within the school community.
Located in the Laurel neighborhood, this California private school offers elementary and middle school programs in a large city setting.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 20 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Cornerstone Christian Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
2010
Student Body
Total Students
20 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 51%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Cornerstone Christian Academy?
The application deadline for Cornerstone Christian Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Cornerstone Christian Academy located?
Cornerstone Christian Academy is located in the Laurel neighborhood of Oakland, CA.
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Cornerstone Christian Academy is Fred Finch-oakland Hills Academy (0.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Seneca Family Of Agencies Maya Angelou Academy (0.3 miles away)
The nearest preschool is First Covenant Treehouse Preschool & Tk (0.9 miles away)
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Seneca Family Of Agencies Maya Angelou Academy
Special Education School
3695 High St
Oakland, CA 94619
(510) 434-7990
Oakland, CA 94619
(510) 434-7990
0.3 miles
Gr: 1-5 | 78 students
Fred Finch-oakland Hills Academy
Special Education School
3800 Coolidge Ave
Oakland, CA 94602
(510) 529-9478
Oakland, CA 94602
(510) 529-9478
0.8 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 12 students
First Covenant Treehouse Preschool & Tk
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
4000 Redwood Rd
Oakland, CA 94619
(510) 531-0320
Oakland, CA 94619
(510) 531-0320
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-K | 135 students
4432 Mountain Blvd
Oakland, CA 94619
(510) 482-2850
Oakland, CA 94619
(510) 482-2850
1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 62 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
Golden Gate Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
3800 Mountain Blvd
Oakland, CA 94619
(510) 531-0110
Oakland, CA 94619
(510) 531-0110
1.1 miles
Gr: 2-8 | 49 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Fred Finch-oakland Hills Academy
Special Education School
3800 Coolidge Ave
Oakland, CA 94602
(510) 529-9478
Oakland, CA 94602
(510) 529-9478
0.8 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 12 students
4315 Lincoln Ave
Oakland, CA 94602
(510) 531-1300
Oakland, CA 94602
(510) 531-1300
1.2 miles
Gr: K-12 | 877 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Lincoln Child Center
Special Education School
4368 Lincoln Ave
Oakland, CA 94602
(510) 531-3111
Oakland, CA 94602
(510) 531-3111
1.2 miles
Gr: 2-9 | 61 students
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(Christian)
2430 Coolidge Ave
Oakland, CA 94601
(510) 533-3121
Oakland, CA 94601
(510) 533-3121
1.2 miles
Gr: K-12 | 169 students Avg. class size: 9 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Spectrum Center
Special Education School
6325 Camden St
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 729-6384
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 729-6384
1.5 miles
Gr: 2-12 | 39 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Seneca Family Of Agencies Maya Angelou Academy
Special Education School
3695 High St
Oakland, CA 94619
(510) 434-7990
Oakland, CA 94619
(510) 434-7990
0.3 miles
Gr: 1-5 | 78 students
Fred Finch-oakland Hills Academy
Special Education School
3800 Coolidge Ave
Oakland, CA 94602
(510) 529-9478
Oakland, CA 94602
(510) 529-9478
0.8 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 12 students
Golden Gate Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
3800 Mountain Blvd
Oakland, CA 94619
(510) 531-0110
Oakland, CA 94619
(510) 531-0110
1.1 miles
Gr: 2-8 | 49 students
4315 Lincoln Ave
Oakland, CA 94602
(510) 531-1300
Oakland, CA 94602
(510) 531-1300
1.2 miles
Gr: K-12 | 877 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Lincoln Child Center
Special Education School
4368 Lincoln Ave
Oakland, CA 94602
(510) 531-3111
Oakland, CA 94602
(510) 531-3111
1.2 miles
Gr: 2-9 | 61 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
First Covenant Treehouse Preschool & Tk
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
4000 Redwood Rd
Oakland, CA 94619
(510) 531-0320
Oakland, CA 94619
(510) 531-0320
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-K | 135 students
4432 Mountain Blvd
Oakland, CA 94619
(510) 482-2850
Oakland, CA 94619
(510) 482-2850
1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 62 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
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Daycare / Preschool
2540 Charleston St
Oakland, CA 94602
(877) 442-2555
Oakland, CA 94602
(877) 442-2555
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Gr: PK-K Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
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Oakland, CA 94602
(510) 482-3111
Oakland, CA 94602
(510) 482-3111
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3245 Sheffield Avenue
Oakland, CA 94602
(510) 534-0800
Oakland, CA 94602
(510) 534-0800
1.3 miles
Gr: K-8 | 418 students Avg. class size: 19 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
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Aims College Prep High School
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
746 Grand Ave.
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 893-8701
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 893-8701
0.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 386 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Aims College Prep Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
171 12th St.
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 893-8701
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 893-8701
0.2 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 200 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Laurel Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
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Oakland, CA 94619
(510) 879-2131
Oakland, CA 94619
(510) 879-2131
0.2 miles
Gr: K-5 | 473 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Allendale Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3670 Penniman Ave.
Oakland, CA 94619
(510) 879-2101
Oakland, CA 94619
(510) 879-2101
0.4 miles
Gr: K-5 | 368 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Bret Harte Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3700 Coolidge Ave.
Oakland, CA 94602
(510) 879-2206
Oakland, CA 94602
(510) 879-2206
0.8 miles
Gr: 6-9 | 337 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
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