Patten Academy Of Christian Education (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Top Ranked CA School
Grades: Kindergarten-12
Enrollment: 169 students
Yearly Tuition: $5,799
Acceptance rate: 99%
Average class size: 9 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Patten Academy Of Christian Education ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Christian

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Patten Academy Of Christian Education
Kind	14
1	21
2	11
3	15
4	19
5	7
6	13
7	13
8	11
9	12
10	14
11	5
12	14

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Year Founded

1944

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School Motto

Where faith and education transform lives

Student Body

Total Students

169 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

96%

State avg.: 52%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

15 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

11:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

70%

Average Class Size

9 students

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Uniform

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

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

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$5,799

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Tuition Notes

Tuition Rates K-5: $5,999.00 6-8: $6,199.00 9-12: $6,599.00

Acceptance Rate

99%

National avg.: 85%

Admissions Director

Edna Marquez

School Notes

Patten Academy of Christian Education serves an ethnically and economically diverse student population in an urban setting, providing an excellent education within a supportive learning community which challenges students intellectually and spiritually.
Patten Academy develops students who demonstrate critical and independent thinking across academic disciplines; embrace the ethical and moral values found in the Judeo-Christian tradition; gain an appreciation of the aesthetic through performance and visual arts; maximize their leadership capabilities; and commit their lives to Christian and community service.

Patten Academy of Christian Education serves an ethnically and economically diverse student population in an urban setting, providing an excellent education within a supportive learning community which challenges students intellectually and spiritually. Patten Academy develops students who demonstrate critical and independent thinking across academic disciplines; embrace the ethical and moral values found in the Judeo-Christian tradition; gain an appreciation of the aesthetic through performance and visual arts; maximize their leadership capabilities; and commit their lives to Christian and community service.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Patten Academy Of Christian Education cost?

Patten Academy Of Christian Education's tuition is approximately $5,799 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of Patten Academy Of Christian Education?

The acceptance rate of Patten Academy Of Christian Education is 99%, which is higher than the national average of 83%.

What is Patten Academy Of Christian Education's ranking?

Patten Academy Of Christian Education ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Least expensive tuition, Highest percentage of students of color and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for Patten Academy Of Christian Education?

The application deadline for Patten Academy Of Christian Education is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average private school tuition in Oakland, CA is $24,019 for elementary schools and $20,458 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

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