St. Elizabeth Elementary School
under 1 mi Grades K-8 169 students 18.8 students per teacher Roman Catholic Co-ed
Private schools in Oakland, CA
29 schools in Oakland itself and 14 more within 6 miles.
Oakland private schools at a glance
Oakland has 29 private schools of its own, and 14 more are within 6 miles. In Oakland itself: 6 Catholic, 5 other Christian, 17 nonsectarian and 1 of other faiths; 22 teach elementary grades and 9 teach high school; 5 are Montessori. Counting the 14 nearby, there are 43 in all: 11 Catholic, 6 other Christian, 25 nonsectarian and 1 of other faiths; 34 teach elementary grades and 11 teach high school; 9 are Montessori. 2 are all-girls; the rest are co-ed. 20 report membership in a school association, most often the National Catholic Educational Association (2023-24 federal survey). Of the 9 high schools that reported it, the typical one sends 94% of graduates on to a 4-year college (2023-24 federal survey). The typical school has about 121 students and 8 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.
11 Catholic
8 students per teacher, typical
Private schools in Oakland (29)
Schools that give Oakland as their address come first, then the 14 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 Oakland matches all of those.
Cristo Rey de la Salle East Bay High School
under 1 mi 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
Redwood Day School
2 mi Grades K-8 417 students 10.5 students per teacher Nonsectarian Co-ed
Grades PreK-8 15 students 5.8 students per teacher Baptist Co-ed
Grades 6-8 122 students 9.5 students per teacher Nonsectarian All-girls
Spectrum Center
2 mi Grades 6-12 18 students 3.6 students per teacher Nonsectarian Special program emphasis Co-ed
Grades PreK-8 50 students 4.1 students per teacher Nonsectarian Montessori Co-ed
Grades 6-12 15 students 7.5 students per teacher Nonsectarian Special education Co-ed 0% to 4-year college
Grades PreK-8 49 students Nonsectarian Montessori Co-ed
Head Royce School
3 mi Grades K-12 906 students 10.9 students per teacher Nonsectarian Co-ed 100% to 4-year college
Grades PreK-K Nonsectarian Montessori Co-ed
Grades PreK-Transitional K Christian (nondenominational) Early childhood Co-ed
Grades PreK-Transitional K Nonsectarian Early childhood Co-ed
Ile Omode
3 mi Grades PreK-8 97 students 7.9 students per teacher Nonsectarian 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
Grades PreK-Transitional K Nonsectarian Montessori Co-ed
Grades PreK-8 151 students 5.2 students per teacher Jewish Co-ed
Grades 9-12 1,263 students 16.4 students per teacher Roman Catholic Co-ed 94% to 4-year college
Grades PreK-Transitional K Nonsectarian Early childhood Co-ed
Grades PreK-8 199 students 19.9 students per teacher Roman Catholic Co-ed
Park Day School
5 mi Grades K-8 359 students 6 students per teacher Nonsectarian Co-ed
Grades 1-9 12 students 2.1 students per teacher Nonsectarian Co-ed
All 29 schools in Oakland
Nearby, within 6 miles (14)
Schools in other towns within 6 miles of downtown Oakland.
No nearby school matches all of those.
Encompass Four Corners School
under 1 mi Grades 3-6 12 students 12 students per teacher Nonsectarian Special program emphasis Co-ed
Rising Star Montessori School
under 1 mi Grades PreK-Transitional K Nonsectarian Montessori Co-ed
St. Philip Neri School
under 1 mi Grades PreK-8 242 students 15.3 students per teacher Roman Catholic Co-ed
Grades PreK-8 313 students 12.8 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 8-12 395 students 13.4 students per teacher Roman Catholic Co-ed 88% to 4-year college
All 14 nearby schools
| School | Grades | Students | Miles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Encompass Four Corners School | 3-6 | 12 | <1 |
| Rising Star Montessori School | PreK-Transitional K | 21 | <1 |
| St. Philip Neri School | PreK-8 | 242 | <1 |
| St. Joseph Elementary School | PreK-8 | 313 | 1 |
| The Phillips Academy | 6-12 | 59 | 2 |
| St. Joseph Notre Dame High School | 8-12 | 395 | 2 |
| Child Unique Montessori | PreK-3 | 42 | 3 |
| Montessori Elementary School of Alameda | PreK-7 | 15 | 3 |
| Coastline Christian Schools | K-8 | 304 | 3 |
| Corpus Christi School | K-8 | 229 | 3 |
| Escuela Bilingue International | PreK-8 | 268 | 5 |
| Escuela Bilingue Internacional | PreK-8 | 268 | 5 |
| American Intl Montessori School | PreK-6 | 60 | 6 |
| Assumption School | K-8 | 247 | 6 |
Private schools
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Private school tuition near Oakland
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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Questions parents ask
How many private schools are there in Oakland?
29 private schools give Oakland as their address. Counting nearby towns, we list 43: 29 in Oakland and 14 within 6 miles of downtown. Together they enrolled about 8,376 students in the last federal survey (2023-24). The largest in Oakland is Bishop Odowd High School with 1,263 students.
How much does private school cost near Oakland?
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.