For the 2025 school year, there are 59 private schools serving 10,715 students in Oakland, CA (there are 156 public schools, serving 63,823 public students). 14% of all K-12 students in Oakland, CA are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The top ranked private schools in Oakland, CA include The College Preparatory School, Bishop Odowd High School, and Head Royce School.
The average tuition cost is $23,940, which is higher than the California private school average tuition cost of $17,201.
Top Ranked Oakland Private Schools (2025)
School
Location
Grades
Students
4101 Park Boulevard
Oakland, CA 94602
(510) 652-4722
Oakland, CA 94602
(510) 652-4722
Grades: 3-8
| 15 students
5000 MacArthur Boulevard
Oakland, CA 94613
(510) 632-6000
Oakland, CA 94613
(510) 632-6000
Grades: 6-8
| 129 students
KSS Immersion Schools, Oakland-Lincoln Highlands![KSS Immersion Schools, Oakland-Lincoln Highlands Photo - Our curriculum is also designed to spark and maintain children's interest in Spanish through creative activities such as dancing, singing, cooking, art projects, and games. As the students progress through their classes, they are well-prepared for kindergarten and empowered to be unique, confident learners and individuals.]( "KSS Immersion Schools, Oakland-Lincoln Highlands Photo - Our curriculum is also designed to spark and maintain children's interest in Spanish through creative activities such as dancing, singing, cooking, art projects, and games. As the students progress through their classes, they are well-prepared for kindergarten and empowered to be unique, confident learners and individuals.")
Daycare / Preschool
2540 Charleston St
Oakland, CA 94602
(877) 442-2555
Oakland, CA 94602
(877) 442-2555
Grades: PK-K
| n/a students
KSS Immersion Schools, Oakland-Montclair![KSS Immersion Schools, Oakland-Montclair Photo - Our curriculum is also designed to spark and maintain children's interest in Spanish through creative activities such as dancing, singing, cooking, art projects, and games. As the students progress through their classes, they are well-prepared for kindergarten and empowered to be unique, confident learners and individuals.]( "KSS Immersion Schools, Oakland-Montclair Photo - Our curriculum is also designed to spark and maintain children's interest in Spanish through creative activities such as dancing, singing, cooking, art projects, and games. As the students progress through their classes, they are well-prepared for kindergarten and empowered to be unique, confident learners and individuals.")
Daycare / Preschool
1650 Mountain Blvd
Oakland, CA 94611
(877) 442-2555
Oakland, CA 94611
(877) 442-2555
Grades: NS-PK
| n/a students
9500 Stearns Avenue
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 577-9100
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 577-9100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,248 students
6100 Broadway
Oakland, CA 94618
(510) 652-0111
Oakland, CA 94618
(510) 652-0111
Grades: 9-12
| 374 students
1 Estates Drive
Oakland, CA 94611
(510) 530-4056
Oakland, CA 94611
(510) 530-4056
Grades: K-8
| 254 students
Po Box 7010
Oakland, CA 94601
(510) 517-2103
Oakland, CA 94601
(510) 517-2103
Grades: 9-12
| 272 students
410 Alcatraz Ave
Oakland, CA 94609
(510) 653-3324
Oakland, CA 94609
(510) 653-3324
Grades: PK-8
| 300 students
4660 Harbord Drive
Oakland, CA 94618
(510) 450-1110
Oakland, CA 94618
(510) 450-1110
Grades: 9-12
| 142 students
Light Islamic Academy
Special Program Emphasis (Islamic)
9857 Macarthur Blvd
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 712-1000
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 712-1000
Grades: PK-12
| 140 students
My Own Montessori
Daycare / Preschool
5723 Oak Grove Avenue
Oakland, CA 94618
(510) 652-5979
Oakland, CA 94618
(510) 652-5979
Grades: PK-K
| 43 students
Patten Academy Of Christian Education![Patten Academy Of Christian Education Photo]( "Patten Academy Of Christian Education Photo")
(Christian)
2430 Coolidge Ave
Oakland, CA 94601
(510) 533-3121
Oakland, CA 94601
(510) 533-3121
Grades: K-12
| 169 students
116 Montecito Ave
Oakland, CA 94610
(510) 285-9600
Oakland, CA 94610
(510) 285-9600
Grades: K-8
| 388 students
St. Pauls Episcopal School
(Episcopal)
116 Montecito Avenue
Oakland, CA 94610
(510) 285-9600
Oakland, CA 94610
(510) 285-9600
Grades: K-8
| 338 students
School Of Saint Leo The Great![School Of Saint Leo The Great Photo - Computer Lab]( "School Of Saint Leo The Great Photo - Computer Lab")
(Catholic)
4238 Howe St
Oakland, CA 94611
(510) 654-7828
Oakland, CA 94611
(510) 654-7828
Grades: PK-8
| 235 students
Stanford Online High School
Special Program Emphasis
1900 Harrison
Oakland, CA 94612
(650) 721-9422
Oakland, CA 94612
(650) 721-9422
Grades: 7-12
| 798 students
Agnes Memorial Christian Academy
(Christian)
2372 International Blvd
Oakland, CA 94601
(510) 300-4271
Oakland, CA 94601
(510) 300-4271
Grades: 2-8
| 11 students
1423 Broadway, PMB #111
Oakland, CA 94612
(510) 925-4545
Oakland, CA 94612
(510) 925-4545
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Bayhill High School![Bayhill High School Photo]( "Bayhill High School Photo")
Special Education School
521 Boden Way
Oakland, CA 94610
(510) 984-0599
Oakland, CA 94610
(510) 984-0599
Grades: 9-12
| 82 students
Baywood Learning Center
Special Program Emphasis
12500 Campus Drive
Oakland, CA 94619
(510) 395-6236
Oakland, CA 94619
(510) 395-6236
Grades: PK
| 20 students
215 Ridgeway Avenue
Oakland, CA 94611
(510) 859-7679
Oakland, CA 94611
(510) 859-7679
Grades: PK-8
| 136 students
Cornerstone Christian Academy
(Baptist)
3535 38th Ave
Oakland, CA 94619
(510) 530-9166
Oakland, CA 94619
(510) 530-9166
Grades: PK-8
| 20 students
6925 International Blvd
Oakland, CA 94621
(510) 729-0330
Oakland, CA 94621
(510) 729-0330
Grades: PK-6
| 46 students
First Covenant Treehouse Preschool & Tk
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
4000 Redwood Rd
Oakland, CA 94619
(510) 531-0320
Oakland, CA 94619
(510) 531-0320
Grades: PK-K
| 135 students
Fred Finch-oakland Hills Academy
Special Education School
3800 Coolidge Ave
Oakland, CA 94602
(510) 529-9478
Oakland, CA 94602
(510) 529-9478
Grades: 6-12
| 12 students
Golden Gate Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
3800 Mountain Blvd
Oakland, CA 94619
(510) 531-0110
Oakland, CA 94619
(510) 531-0110
Grades: 2-8
| 49 students
466 Chetwood St
Oakland, CA 94610
(510) 836-4313
Oakland, CA 94610
(510) 836-4313
Grades: K-5
| 47 students
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Oakland, California Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Raskob Day School (Closed)
Special Education School
3520 Mountain Blvd
Oakland, CA 94619
(510) 436-1275
Oakland, CA 94619
(510) 436-1275
Grades: 3-8
| 72 students
St. Bernard School (Closed 2006)
(Catholic)
1630 62nd Avenue
Oakland, CA 94621
(510) 632-6323
Oakland, CA 94621
(510) 632-6323
Grades: K-8
| 175 students
2634 Pleasant St
Oakland, CA 94602
(510) 532-4387
Oakland, CA 94602
(510) 532-4387
Grades: K-8
| 152 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Oakland, CA?
The top ranked private schools in Oakland, CA include The College Preparatory School, Bishop Odowd High School, and Head Royce School.
How many private schools are located in Oakland?
59 private schools are located in Oakland.
How much do private schools cost in Oakland?
The average tuition cost is $23,940, which is higher than the California private school average tuition cost of $17,201.
How diverse are private schools in Oakland?
Oakland private schools are approximately 58% minority students, which is higher than the California private school average of 51%.
What percentage of students in Oakland go to private school?
14% of all K-12 students in Oakland are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Oakland?
Which private schools in Oakland are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Oakland include: Oakland Montessori School vs. The Renaissance International School, Park Day School vs. Redwood Day, Head Royce School vs. Bentley School
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