Head Royce School Photo - Upper School Classroom

Top 10 Best Oakland Private Elementary Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 38 private elementary schools serving 7,552 students in Oakland, CA.
The top ranked private elementary schools in Oakland, CA include Head Royce School, School Of Saint Leo The Great, and Pacific Boychoir Academy.
The average tuition cost is $25,311, which is higher than the California private elementary school average tuition cost of $16,573.
53% of private elementary schools in Oakland, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Top Ranked Oakland Private Elementary Schools (2025)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Pacific Boychoir Academy
Pacific Boychoir Academy Photo - GRAMMY-winning choral ensemble offers unique artistic and performance opportunities.
All-boys | Special Program Emphasis
(1)
4101 Park Boulevard
Oakland, CA 94602
(510) 652-4722
Grades: 3-8
| 15 students
Park Day School
Park Day School Photo - Studying renewable energy and building solar powered home models
(29)
360 42nd St
Oakland, CA 94609
(510) 653-0317
Grades: K-8
| 330 students
Julia Morgan School For Girls
Julia Morgan School For Girls Photo
All-girls
(1)
5000 MacArthur Boulevard
Oakland, CA 94613
(510) 632-6000
Grades: 6-8
| 129 students
Bentley School
(3)
1 Hiller Dr
Oakland, CA 94618
(510) 843-2512
Grades: K-12
| 700 students
Corpus Christi School
(Catholic)
(2)
1 Estates Drive
Oakland, CA 94611
(510) 530-4056
Grades: K-8
| 254 students
Escuela Bilingüe Internacional
Escuela Bilingüe Internacional Photo
Special Program Emphasis
(1)
410 Alcatraz Ave
Oakland, CA 94609
(510) 653-3324
Grades: PK-8
| 301 students
Head Royce School
Head Royce School Photo - Upper School Classroom
(1)
4315 Lincoln Ave
Oakland, CA 94602
(510) 531-1300
Grades: K-12
| 877 students
Ile Omode
Ile Omode Photo
(2)
8924 Holly St
Oakland, CA 94621
(510) 632-8230
Grades: PK-8
| 117 students
Light Islamic Academy
Special Program Emphasis (Islamic)
9857 Macarthur Blvd
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 712-1000
Grades: PK-12
| 140 students
Patten Academy Of Christian Education
Patten Academy Of Christian Education Photo
(Christian)
2430 Coolidge Ave
Oakland, CA 94601
(510) 533-3121
Grades: K-12
| 169 students
Redwood Day
Redwood Day Photo - From Kindergarten through 8th grade, Redwood Day students grow into great.
(1)
3245 Sheffield Avenue
Oakland, CA 94602
(510) 534-0800
Grades: NS-8
| 418 students
St. Paul's Episcopal School
St. Paul's Episcopal School Photo - St. Paul's is an independent K-8 school steps from Lake Merritt in Oakland. The city is an extension of our classrooms.
(1)
116 Montecito Ave
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
Grades: K-8
| 338 students
School Of Saint Leo The Great
School Of Saint Leo The Great Photo - Computer Lab
(Catholic)
4238 Howe St
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
Grades: 7-12
| 798 students
Agnes Memorial Christian Academy
(Christian)
2372 International Blvd
Oakland, CA 94601
(510) 300-4271
Grades: 2-8
| 11 students
All Aspects Academy
1423 Broadway, PMB #111
Oakland, CA 94612
(510) 925-4545
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Aurora School
Aurora School Photo - At Aurora we believe that play is an important part of childhood. Students have two scheduled recesses each day in addition to lots of opportunities to move their bodies throughout the day.
40 Dulwich Rd
Oakland, CA 94618
(510) 428-2606
Grades: K-8
| 82 students
Berkeley Rose Waldorf School
Alternative School
(1)
215 Ridgeway Avenue
Oakland, CA 94611
(510) 859-7679
Grades: PK-8
| 136 students
Ccyr
Special Education School
2440 12th Ave
Oakland, CA 94606
(916) 750-4192
Grades: K-3
| 20 students
Cornerstone Christian Academy
(Baptist)
3535 38th Ave
Oakland, CA 94619
(510) 530-9166
Grades: PK-8
| 20 students
Dr Herbert Guice Christian Academy
Dr Herbert Guice Christian Academy Photo - Ms. Beliso - Our kindergarten classroom
(Baptist)
(1)
6925 International Blvd
Oakland, CA 94621
(510) 729-0330
Grades: PK-6
| 46 students
Fred Finch-oakland Hills Academy
Special Education School
3800 Coolidge Ave
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
Grades: 2-8
| 49 students
Grand Lake Montessori
Montessori School
(1)
466 Chetwood St
Oakland, CA 94610
(510) 836-4313
Grades: K-5
| 47 students
Lincoln Child Center
Special Education School
4368 Lincoln Ave
Oakland, CA 94602
(510) 531-3111
Grades: 2-9
| 61 students
Oakland Hebrew Day School
Special Program Emphasis (Jewish)
(3)
5500 Redwood Road
Oakland, CA 94619
(510) 531-8600
Grades: K-8
| 169 students
1575 7th St
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 625-2002
Grades: 1-9
| 24 students
The Renaissance International School
The Renaissance International School Photo
Montessori School
3650 Dimond Ave
Oakland, CA 94602
(510) 531-8566
Grades: PK-5
| 110 students
Po Box 70378
Oakland, CA 94612
(510) 465-8023
Grades: PK-12
| 224 students
St. Anthony Catholic School
(Catholic)
1500 E 15th St
Oakland, CA 94606
(510) 534-3334
Grades: K-8
| 163 students
St. Elizabeth Church
(Catholic)
1500 34th Ave
Oakland, CA 94601
(510) 532-7392
Grades: K-8
| 226 students
St. Elizabeth Elementary School
(Catholic)
1516 33rd Ave
Oakland, CA 94601
(510) 532-7392
Grades: K-8
| 251 students
St. Paschal Baylon School
(Catholic)
(1)
3710 Dorisa Avenue
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 635-7922
Grades: K-8
| 149 students
St. Theresa School
St. Theresa School Photo - Our state-of-the-art gymnasium and event center is used by our students and Parish community for events as well as for physical education classes and CYO basketball and volleyball practices and games.
(Catholic)
(26)
4850 Clarewood Drive
Oakland, CA 94618
(510) 547-3146
Grades: K-8
| 228 students
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Oakland, California Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Raskob Day School (Closed 2025)
Special Education School
3520 Mountain Blvd
Oakland, CA 94619
(510) 436-1275
Grades: 3-8
| 72 students
1630 62nd Avenue
Oakland, CA 94621
(510) 632-6323
Grades: K-8
| 175 students
2634 Pleasant St
Oakland, CA 94602
(510) 532-4387
Grades: K-8
| 152 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Oakland, CA?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Oakland, CA include Head Royce School, School Of Saint Leo The Great, and Pacific Boychoir Academy.
How many private elementary schools are located in Oakland?
38 private elementary schools are located in Oakland.
How much do private elementary schools cost in Oakland?
The average tuition cost is $25,311, which is higher than the California private school average tuition cost of $16,573.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Oakland?
Oakland private elementary schools are approximately 58% minority students, which is higher than the California private school average of 49%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Oakland?
53% of private elementary schools in Oakland are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).
Which private elementary schools in Oakland are often viewed compared to one another?

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