St. Philip Neri School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked CA School
Grades: Nursery/Preschool-8
Enrollment: 304 students
Yearly Tuition: $14,500
Average class size: 28 students
Application Deadline: Jan. 31
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

St. Philip Neri School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Nursery/Preschool-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	St. Philip Neri School
Nursery	12
Pre-K	16
Kind	30
1	30
2	30
3	30
4	30
5	30
6	32
7	32
8	32

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ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Year Founded

1959

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Student Body

Total Students

304 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

43%

State avg.: 52%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

11 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

28:1

National avg.: 11:1

Average Class Size

28 students

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Uniform pants, shorts, jumpers/skirts, polos and sweatshirts

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

Jan. 31

Yearly Tuition Cost

$14,500

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Admissions Director

Mina Bravo

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

4 sports

Sports

BasketballCross Country

Track and FieldVolleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

3 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Chess Club

Arts and Music Programs:

Band

Recreational Athletic Programs:

Sports

School Notes

Saint Philip Neri Catholic Elementary School, serving Preschool through Eighth grade, is an educational ministry of Saint Philip Neri Parish.
Founded in 1959 on the principles of the Roman Catholic Church, we welcome families of all faiths who respect the values and teachings of Jesus Christ.
A rigorous, faith-centered curriculum supports and prepares our students for academic excellence, spiritual growth and dedication to service.
Faculty, staff and parents are co-educators developing respectful, responsible, and reverent life-long learners.

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does St. Philip Neri School cost?

St. Philip Neri School's tuition is approximately $14,500 for private students.

What schools are St. Philip Neri School often compared to?

St. Philip Neri School is often viewed alongside schools like St. Joseph Elementary School by visitors of our site.

What sports does St. Philip Neri School offer?

St. Philip Neri School offers 4 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cross Country, Track and Field and Volleyball.

What is St. Philip Neri School's ranking?

St. Philip Neri School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Largest student body.

When is the application deadline for St. Philip Neri School?

The application deadline for St. Philip Neri School is Jan. 31.

School Reviews

5.00 out of 5 (2 reviews)

5 2/6/2017

We checked out a large number of schools in Alameda including public and charter before deciding to enroll our daughter at St. Philip Neri. The warmth and closeness of the community was a major pull and has been what we've continued to appreciate most. Character growth is emphasized alongside strong academics and my child is thriving there in her second year.

- Posted by Parent - antonia

5 5/17/2016

If you are looking for a quality school that's safe, caring, and understanding, this school is not it! Do yourself a favor and save your time and money. For a religious/Christian school, it is very unChristian-like! Also, their academic program is quite rigid. I would definitely not recommend this school!

- Posted by Parent - cecil

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The average private school tuition in Alameda County, CA is $21,086 for elementary schools and $22,027 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Alameda County, CA is 80% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).