Golden Gate Academy (Top Ranked Private School for 2026)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked CA School
Grades: 2-8
Enrollment: 49 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

Golden Gate Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

General Conference of the Seventh Day Adventist Church (GCSDAC)

Religious Affiliation

Seventh Day Adventist

Grades Offered

Grades 2-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Golden Gate Academy
2	4
3	3
4	5
5	13
6	5
7	3
8	16

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Year Founded

1923

Campus Size

15 acres

Student Body

Total Students

49 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

94%

State avg.: 52%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

3 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

16:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

School Notes

Golden Gate Academy is a seventh-day Adventist christian school and it offer both an elementary program and a high school program.
The purpose of Golden gate academy is to provide the highest quality college preparatory education that is responsive to the mental, physical, emotional, cultural and spiritual needs of the student.
In so doing, Golden gate academy is dedicated to providing a Christ centered educational environment in which students can develop into maturity.
Golden gate academy is committed to becoming a school that values each child and each worker unique talents and provides an appropriate and challenging educational environment that all may reach their highest potential.
By of seventh day Adventist education with its commitment to missions, our environment will be one where students learn by precept and example, the value of work, right living, mission outreach, and continual educational development.

School Motto: Developing Character & Competency for Service.
School Mascot: Gators

Golden Gate Academy is a seventh-day Adventist christian school and it offer both an elementary program and a high school program.
The purpose of Golden gate academy is to provide the highest quality college preparatory education that is responsive to the mental, physical, emotional, cultural and spiritual needs of the student.
In so doing, Golden gate academy is dedicated to providing a Christ centered educational environment in which students can develop into maturity.
Golden gate academy is committed to becoming a school that values each child and each worker unique talents and provides an appropriate and challenging educational environment that all may reach their highest potential.
By of seventh day Adventist education with its commitment to missions, our environment will be one where students learn by precept and example, the value of work, right living, mission outreach, and continual educational development.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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What is Golden Gate Academy's ranking?

Golden Gate Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Highest percentage of students of color and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for Golden Gate Academy?

The application deadline for Golden Gate Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is Golden Gate Academy located?

Golden Gate Academy is located in the Woodminster neighborhood of Oakland, CA. There are 1 other private schools located in Woodminster.

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The average private school tuition in Oakland, CA is $25,241 for elementary schools and $23,712 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Oakland, CA is 77% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).