Grades K-8 304 students 12.5 students per teacher Christian (nondenominational) Co-ed
Private schools in Alameda, CA
9 schools in Alameda itself and 22 more within 6 miles.
Alameda private schools at a glance
Alameda has 9 private schools of its own, and 22 more are within 6 miles. In Alameda itself: 3 Catholic, 1 other Christian and 5 nonsectarian; 7 teach elementary grades and 2 teach high school; 3 are Montessori. Counting the 22 nearby, there are 31 in all: 7 Catholic, 6 other Christian and 18 nonsectarian; 24 teach elementary grades and 9 teach high school; 7 are Montessori. 1 is all-girls; the rest are co-ed. 15 report membership in a school association, most often the National Catholic Educational Association (2023-24 federal survey). Of the 7 high schools that reported it, the typical one sends 88% of graduates on to a 4-year college (2023-24 federal survey). The typical school has about 70 students and 8.9 students per teacher (2023-24 federal survey). We verified published tuition at 3 of these schools: the lowest-priced grade runs from $26,130 to $43,980 a year, and the middle figure is $28,380.
7 Catholic
8.9 students per teacher, typical
Private schools in Alameda (9)
Schools that give Alameda as their address come first, then the 22 more within 6 miles. Closest schools first in each group. No school can pay to change its place in this list or its badge.
Affiliation, co-ed or single-sex, association membership and the share of graduates going on to a 4-year college come from the 2023-24 federal Private School Universe survey.
No school in Alameda matches all of those.
Grades 8-12 395 students 13.4 students per teacher Roman Catholic Co-ed 88% to 4-year college
Grades PreK-8 242 students 15.3 students per teacher Roman Catholic Co-ed
The Phillips Academy
2 mi Grades 6-12 59 students 7.4 students per teacher Nonsectarian Special education Co-ed 0% to 4-year college
Grades PreK-Transitional K Nonsectarian Montessori Co-ed
Grades PreK-8 313 students 12.8 students per teacher Roman Catholic Co-ed
Grades 3-6 12 students 12 students per teacher Nonsectarian Special program emphasis Co-ed
Grades PreK-7 15 students 7.1 students per teacher Nonsectarian Montessori Co-ed
Grades PreK-3 42 students 3 students per teacher Nonsectarian Montessori Co-ed
Nearby, within 6 miles (22)
Schools in other towns within 6 miles of downtown Alameda.
No nearby school matches all of those.
Grades K-8 169 students 18.8 students per teacher Roman Catholic Co-ed
Grades 9-12 351 students 15.7 students per teacher Roman Catholic Co-ed 95% to 4-year college
Grades K-12 93 students 8 students per teacher Christian (nondenominational) Co-ed 75% to 4-year college
Grades PreK-Transitional K Nonsectarian Early childhood Co-ed
Redwood Day School
4 mi Grades K-8 417 students 10.5 students per teacher Nonsectarian Co-ed
Grades PreK-Transitional K Nonsectarian Early childhood Co-ed
Spectrum Center
5 mi Grades 6-12 18 students 3.6 students per teacher Nonsectarian Special program emphasis Co-ed
Grades PreK-8 15 students 5.8 students per teacher Baptist Co-ed
Grades K-8 349 students 8.8 students per teacher Episcopal Co-ed
Grades K-8 351 students 8.9 students per teacher Episcopal Co-ed
Ile Omode
5 mi Grades PreK-8 97 students 7.9 students per teacher Nonsectarian Co-ed
Grades 1-9 12 students 2.1 students per teacher Nonsectarian Co-ed
Grades PreK-8 50 students 4.1 students per teacher Nonsectarian Montessori Co-ed
Grades PreK-8 49 students Nonsectarian Montessori Co-ed
Grades 6-8 122 students 9.5 students per teacher Nonsectarian All-girls
All 22 nearby schools
| School | Grades | Students | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Elizabeth Elementary School | K-8 | 169 | 3 |
| Cristo Rey de la Salle East Bay High School | 9-12 | 351 | 3 |
| Patten Academy of Christian Education | K-12 | 93 | 4 |
| Starlite Child Development Center | PreK-Transitional K | 6 | 4 |
| Redwood Day School | K-8 | 417 | 4 |
| St. Vincent's Day Home | PreK-Transitional K | 70 | 5 |
| Spectrum Center | 6-12 | 18 | 5 |
| Cornerstone Christian Academy | PreK-8 | 15 | 5 |
| St. Paul's Day School | K-8 | 349 | 5 |
| St. Pauls Episcopal School | K-8 | 351 | 5 |
| Ile Omode | PreK-8 | 97 | 5 |
| Pentecostal Way of Truth School Academy | 1-9 | 12 | 5 |
| The Renaissance International School | PreK-8 | 50 | 5 |
| The Renaissance School | PreK-8 | 49 | 5 |
| Julia Morgan School for Girls | 6-8 | 122 | 5 |
| Fred Finch-Oakland Hills Academy | 6-12 | 15 | 5 |
| Grand Lake Montessori | PreK-Transitional K | 10 | 5 |
| Head Royce School | K-12 | 906 | 5 |
| Corpus Christi School | K-8 | 229 | 6 |
| Mountain Blvd Montessori School | PreK-K | 12 | 6 |
| First Covenant Treehouse Preschool & TK | PreK-Transitional K | 14 | 6 |
| Bishop Odowd High School | 9-12 | 1,263 | 6 |
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Private school tuition near Alameda
We verified published tuition at 3 of these schools: the lowest-priced grade runs from $26,130 to $43,980 a year, and the middle figure is $28,380. Each figure comes from the school’s own website, and we link it on the school’s page. Ask the others for their full-year price.
| School | Published tuition | Year |
|---|---|---|
| St. Joseph Notre Dame High School | $26,130 | 2026-27 |
| Bishop Odowd High School | $28,380 | 2026-27 |
| Head Royce School | $43,980 to $49,800 | 2026-27 |
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How many private schools are there in Alameda?
9 private schools give Alameda as their address. Counting nearby towns, we list 31: 9 in Alameda and 22 within 6 miles of downtown. Together they enrolled about 6,021 students in the last federal survey (2023-24). The largest in Alameda is St. Joseph Notre Dame High School with 395 students. The largest within 6 miles is Bishop Odowd High School with 1,263 students.
How much does private school cost near Alameda?
We verified published tuition at 3 of these schools: the lowest-priced grade runs from $26,130 to $43,980 a year, and the middle figure is $28,380. Each figure was read on the school’s own website. Required fees can be extra and prices vary by grade, so check the school’s page for your child’s grade.
Does California pay for private school?
No state program pays private school tuition. No California program pays private school tuition, and the state has no tuition tax credit or deduction. Families rely on a school’s own financial aid and on privately funded scholarships.