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Ile Omode

5.00 (2 reviews)

8924 Holly St Oakland, CA 94621

Tel: (510) 632-8230

ileomode.org

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked CA School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 117 students
Yearly Tuition: $7,250
Acceptance rate: 100%
Average class size: 10 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked CA School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 117 students
Yearly Tuition: $7,250
Acceptance rate: 100%
Average class size: 10 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Ile Omode ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Other

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Ile Omode
Nursery	8
Pre-K	11
Kind	10
1	11
2	11
3	12
4	8
5	10
6	12
7	12
8	12

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Year Founded

1986

Summer School Offered

Yes

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Student Body

Total Students

117 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

100%

State avg.: 52%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

7 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

17:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

90%

Average Class Size

10 students

Number of AP Courses

5 courses

List of Courses Offered

Link to List of Courses

Advanced Courses

EnglishGeometry

Intermediate Algebra

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Uniform

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$7,250

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Tuition Notes

Preschool $795 mth Elementary $7250 annually Middle $7500 annually

Acceptance Rate

100%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Kelly Kouyate

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

3 sports

Sports

BasketballSoccer

Track and Field

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

6 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

ChoirCreative Art

Spanish

Arts and Music Programs:

Cultural djembe drummingInstrumental music

Multi cultural dance program

School Notes

Ile Omode School (preschool through 8th grade) provides a foundation for the development of self-determined scholarship and leadership and the goal of the school is to create a learning environment which encourages creative problem solving, teamwork, and confidence. Through learning experiences that are both challenging and fun, we are preparing our children to compete in a technologically advanced society.
We emphasize African values and community as a framework for the utilization of this technology.
Our vision is that our students become highly motivated and creative leaders who are both capable and committed to the betterment of our nation.We stress the development of our students' bodies, minds, souls, and consciousness.
We develop our bodies by eating a proper diet and exercising daily.
We develop our minds by acquiring knowledge and skills that are useful to our advancement.
We develop our souls by developing our relationship with the Creator and with our people based on Maat (truth, justice, right-order, and reciprocity).
We develop our consciousness by attaining self-awareness, identity, self-control, and discipline.

Students must complete a solid year in PreK in order to enter Kindergarten

Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Khukheper Awakoaiye, Medical Student, c'14 -
- KaRa Awakoaiye, Graduate Student, c'12 -

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Ile Omode cost?

Ile Omode's tuition is approximately $7,250 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of Ile Omode?

The acceptance rate of Ile Omode is 100%, which is higher than the national average of 80%.

Who are famous alumni from Ile Omode?

Ile Omode famous alumni include: Khukheper Awakoaiye, Medical Student, c'14 and KaRa Awakoaiye, Graduate Student, c'12.

What sports does Ile Omode offer?

Ile Omode offers 3 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Soccer and Track and Field.

What is Ile Omode's ranking?

Ile Omode ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Highest percentage of students of color and Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees.

When is the application deadline for Ile Omode?

The application deadline for Ile Omode is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is Ile Omode located?

Ile Omode is located in the Webster neighborhood of Oakland, CA.

School Reviews

5.00 out of 5 (2 reviews)

5 3/16/2022

Luv this school, I have a 1st grader who was behind due to Covid and let's just say they got him up to speed with everything within the first quarter, I was very pleased and impressed. Great school overall with awesome students and staff.

- Posted by Parent - Gee

5 2/14/2022

This is the most challenging school I've been to; the teachers are nice, and the kids here are kind. I rate 5 stars :)

- Posted by Student/Alumni - Marcellus Forte

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Did You Know?

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).