Northstar School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Top Ranked CA School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 171 students
Yearly Tuition: $9,400
Acceptance rate: 50%
Average class size: 18 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

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

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Islamic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade

Grade	Northstar School
Pre-K	18
Kind	18
1	18
2	18
3	18
4	18
5	18
6	18
7	18
8	9

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Grades Pre-K through Grade 7 at Northstar School each have 18 students, while Grade 8 has 9 students.

Year Founded

2002

Summer School Offered

Yes

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Student Body

Total Students

171 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

67%

State avg.: 52%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

15 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

11:1

National avg.: 11:1

Average Class Size

18 students

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Western Association of Schools and Colleges (Accrediting Commission for Schools) (ACS WASC)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$9,400

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Tuition Notes

Pre-K rates are higher

Acceptance Rate

50%

National avg.: 85%

Application URL

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Sports

Total Sports Offered

4 sports

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BasketballFlag Football

SoccerWrestling

School Notes

Northstar School aims to promote human excellence by cultivating students, in every grade level, to possess a well-trained mind, healthy body, good manners, and exceptional character.
Northstar provides a holistic education where we present developmentally appropriate curriculum that fosters love of learning, curiosity, mastery of core concepts, imagination, and a deep respect for the natural world in a dynamic way that cultivates spiritual, physical, intellectual, and social growth.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Northstar School cost?

Northstar School's tuition is approximately $9,400 for private students.

What schools are Northstar School often compared to?

Northstar School is often viewed alongside schools like Light Islamic Academy by visitors of our site.

What is the acceptance rate of Northstar School?

The acceptance rate of Northstar School is 50%, which is lower than the national average of 84%. Northstar School's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in California with low acceptance rates.

Does Northstar School offer a summer program?

Yes, Northstar School offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.

What sports does Northstar School offer?

Northstar School offers 4 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Flag Football, Soccer and Wrestling.

What is Northstar School's ranking?

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

When is the application deadline for Northstar School?

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

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Alameda County, CA is $21,960 for elementary schools and $23,708 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Alameda County, CA is 82% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).