Maybeck High School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026)

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About the School

Maybeck is a co-educational, teacher run, independent, college preparatory high school.
Approximately 120 students are enrolled in grades 9-12.
Maybeck High School offers a unique opportunity in the East Bay for students to engage with an academically challenging college-preparatory curriculum in a collaborative rather than competitive environment.
Maybeck students find creative, intelligent peers who are excited about learning.
At Maybeck, the students and faculty together are engaged in intense intellectual exploration.
We respect our students as individuals, encouraging independent thought and trusting them to be responsible for and invested in their own educations.
In this challenging but safe setting, students are encouraged to take personal and intellectual risks.
Our graduates leave us as sophisticated thinkers and confident navigators of the world around them.
Through our small classes, high expectations, academic excellence, and programs outside the school, students prepare for college and acquire the tools to engage actively and creatively in the wider world.

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked CA School
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 118 students
Yearly Tuition: $23,000
Acceptance rate: 65%
Average class size: 11 students
Application Deadline: Mar. 15 / Jul. 15
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Maybeck High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:

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Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Maybeck High School
9	35
10	29
11	28
12	26

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Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Learning Programs Supported

Mild learning differences

Year Founded

1972

Summer School Offered

Yes

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Student Body

Total Students

118 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

24%

State avg.: 52%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

13 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

9:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

50%

Average Class Size

11 students

Number of AP Courses

2 courses

List of Courses Offered

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Advanced Courses

Calculus Physics

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Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

Mar. 15 / Jul. 15

Yearly Tuition Cost

$23,000

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Tuition Notes

Forty percent of students receive some financial aid.

% on Financial Aid

40%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$10,200

Acceptance Rate

65%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Trevor Cralle

Admissions Associate

Peter Walsworth

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

7 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Black Student UnionDrama

PhotographyPlays and Pie

Steel DrumsStudent Activities Committee

Student Rock Band

School Notes

School Mascot: Pineapple

Maybeck is a co-educational, teacher run, independent, college preparatory high school. The school year begins with a whole-school camping trip near Yosemite where workshops, projects, discussions, and other activities are combined with cooking, swimming, hiking, photography, and all-school projects. This process of starting school living and learning together, 24 hours a day for six days, kick starts both academics and the supportive community that is essential to Maybeck. Regular classes are held in discussion format with 8 to 15 students in a class. The small classes and staff focused on students' needs results in student success. In the mid-spring, classes are halted for two weeks while students and staff engage in local and travel Special Programs which vary from year to year. Recent local programs included: South Indian Culture, History and Culture of California, Dual-line Kites, Skiing and Snowboarding, Digital Photography, Mime, Steel Drums, International Films, Zine-making, and Bay Area Theater. Travel programs included studying in France, Italy, Spain, India, Vietnam, The Philippines, Japan, El Salvador, Guatemala, Peru, Hawaii, Baja California and New Orleans. A full range of student activities and physical education opportunities are available. Approximately 120 students are enrolled in grades 9-12. Maybeck High School offers a unique opportunity in the East Bay for students to engage with an academically challenging, college-preparatory curriculum in a collaborative rather than competitive environment.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Maybeck High School cost?

Maybeck High School's tuition is approximately $23,000 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of Maybeck High School?

The acceptance rate of Maybeck High School is 65%, which is lower than the national average of 80%. Maybeck High School's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in California with low acceptance rates.

What is Maybeck High School's ranking?

Maybeck High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Lowest average acceptance rates.

When is the application deadline for Maybeck High School?

The application deadline for Maybeck High School is Mar. 15 / Jul. 15.

In what neighborhood is Maybeck High School located?

Maybeck High School is located in the Elmwood neighborhood of Berkeley, CA. There are 1 other private schools located in Elmwood.

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