For the 2024 school year, there are 217 private schools serving 33,933 students in Alameda County, CA (there are 419 public schools, serving 226,656 public students). 13% of all K-12 students in Alameda County, CA are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The top ranked private schools in Alameda County, CA include The College Preparatory School, Alsion Middle/High School and BASIS Independent Fremont.
The average tuition cost is $19,460, which is higher than the California private school average tuition cost of $17,036.
Top Ranked Alameda County Private Schools (2024)
School
Location
Grades
Students
750 Witherly Ln
Fremont, CA 94539
(510) 445-1127
Fremont, CA 94539
(510) 445-1127
Grades: 7-12
| 48 students
3300 Kearney Street
Fremont, CA 94538
(510) 722-1056
Fremont, CA 94538
(510) 722-1056
Grades: PK-12
| 678 students
1310 University Ave
Berkeley, CA 94702
(510) 665-8800
Berkeley, CA 94702
(510) 665-8800
Grades: PK-8
| 296 students
California Crosspoint Academy![California Crosspoint Academy Photo - Our firm belief and practice is that all students can excel given the right environment and opportunity. All of our students have many opportunities and the support needed to find their passion and God-given calling for their lives.]( "California Crosspoint Academy Photo - Our firm belief and practice is that all students can excel given the right environment and opportunity. All of our students have many opportunities and the support needed to find their passion and God-given calling for their lives.")
(Christian)
25500 Industrial Blvd
Hayward, CA 94545
(510) 995-5333
Hayward, CA 94545
(510) 995-5333
Grades: NS-12
| 576 students
215 Ridgeway Avenue
Oakland, CA 94611
(510) 652-4722
Oakland, CA 94611
(510) 652-4722
Grades: 3-8
| 15 students
43077 Osgood Road
Fremont, CA 94539
(510) 826-3411
Fremont, CA 94539
(510) 826-3411
Grades: PK-8
| 639 students
4576 Willow Road
Pleasanton, CA 94588
(925) 940-6045
Pleasanton, CA 94588
(925) 940-6045
Grades: PK-5
| 434 students
35487 Dumbarton Ct
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 739-0300
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 739-0300
Grades: NS-8
| n/a students
Challenger School - Newark![Challenger School - Newark Photo]( "Challenger School - Newark Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
39600 Cedar Boulevard
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 770-1771
Newark, CA 94560
(510) 770-1771
Grades: NS-K
| n/a students
Fusion Academy Berkeley![Fusion Academy Berkeley Photo - Each Fusion campus has a state-of-the-art music studio with professional-grade tools. Students can explore instruments, vocals, songwriting, DJ performing arts, and more.]( "Fusion Academy Berkeley Photo - Each Fusion campus has a state-of-the-art music studio with professional-grade tools. Students can explore instruments, vocals, songwriting, DJ performing arts, and more.")
Alternative School
811 University Ave, Suite 100
Berkeley, CA 94710
(877) 673-8893
Berkeley, CA 94710
(877) 673-8893
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Fusion Academy Pleasanton![Fusion Academy Pleasanton Photo - Classes at Fusion are one-to-one: one student and one teacher. Teachers personalize content and act as mentors in the one-to-one setting.]( "Fusion Academy Pleasanton Photo - Classes at Fusion are one-to-one: one student and one teacher. Teachers personalize content and act as mentors in the one-to-one setting.")
Alternative School
4301 Hacienda Drive, Ste. 120
Pleasanton, CA 94588
(877) 673-8893
Pleasanton, CA 94588
(877) 673-8893
Grades: 6-12
| n/a 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 - KSS Preschool - Reading]( "KSS Immersion Schools, Oakland-Lincoln Highlands Photo - KSS Preschool - Reading")
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 - KSS Preschool - Outdoor play]( "KSS Immersion Schools, Oakland-Montclair Photo - KSS Preschool - Outdoor play")
Daycare / Preschool
1650 Mountain Blvd
Oakland, CA 94611
(877) 442-2555
Oakland, CA 94611
(877) 442-2555
Grades: NS-PK
| n/a students
1918 Bonita Ave
Berkeley, CA 94704
(510) 345-3000
Berkeley, CA 94704
(510) 345-3000
Grades: 8-12
| 25 students
2125 Jefferson Avenue
Berkeley, CA 94703
(510) 841-8899
Berkeley, CA 94703
(510) 841-8899
Grades: PK-8
| 178 students
Stratford School - Fremont Blvd Campus![Stratford School - Fremont Blvd Campus Photo]( "Stratford School - Fremont Blvd Campus Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
38495 Fremont Blvd
Fremont, CA 94536
(510) 892-3965
Fremont, CA 94536
(510) 892-3965
Grades: PK-K
| 183 students
3800 Stoneridge Drive
Pleasanton, CA 94588
(925) 940-5815
Pleasanton, CA 94588
(925) 940-5815
Grades: 6-8
| 108 students
3110 Constitution Drive
Livermore, CA 94551
(925) 264-9477
Livermore, CA 94551
(925) 264-9477
Grades: K-8
| 46 students
Assumption School
(Catholic)
1851 136th Ave
San Leandro, CA 94578
(510) 357-8772
San Leandro, CA 94578
(510) 357-8772
Grades: K-8
| 208 students
9500 Stearns Avenue
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 816-3057
Oakland, CA 94605
(510) 816-3057
Grades: 9-12
| 1,259 students
2027 7th Street
Berkeley, CA 94710
(510) 845-0876
Berkeley, CA 94710
(510) 845-0876
Grades: K-8
| 318 students
1801 N Loop Rd
Alameda, CA 94502
(510) 522-0200
Alameda, CA 94502
(510) 522-0200
Grades: K-8
| 319 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
| 263 students
1009 Heinz Avenue
Berkeley, CA 94710
(510) 809-0641
Berkeley, CA 94710
(510) 809-0641
Grades: NS-8
| 431 students
410 Alcatraz Ave
Oakland, CA 94609
(510) 653-3324
Oakland, CA 94609
(510) 653-3324
Grades: PK-8
| 351 students
Fremont Christian School![Fremont Christian School Photo - FCS partners with families of children 18 months through high school graduation.]( "Fremont Christian School Photo - FCS partners with families of children 18 months through high school graduation.")
(Assembly of God)
4760 Thornton Avenue
Fremont, CA 94536
(510) 744-2241
Fremont, CA 94536
(510) 744-2241
Grades: NS-12
| 685 students
4660 Harbord Drive
Oakland, CA 94618
(510) 450-1110
Oakland, CA 94618
(510) 450-1110
Grades: 9-12
| 152 students
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Alameda County Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
KSS Immersion Schools, Albany (Closed)
Daycare / Preschool
1331 Portland Avenue
Albany, CA 94706
(877) 442-2555
Albany, CA 94706
(877) 442-2555
Grades: NS-PK
| n/a students
Adventures In Learning (Closed 2023)
(Christian)
3200 Hopyard Rd
Pleasanton, CA 94588
(925) 462-7123
Pleasanton, CA 94588
(925) 462-7123
Grades: PK-4
| 100 students
Bayside Montessori Association (Closed 2022)
Montessori School
1523 Willow St
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 865-6255
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 865-6255
Grades: PK-K
| 24 students
Bright World Pre-school (Closed 2021)
Daycare / Preschool (Assembly of God)
20613 Stanton Avenue
Castro Valley, CA 94546
(510) 581-1580
Castro Valley, CA 94546
(510) 581-1580
Grades: PK-K
| 39 students
Fountainhead Montessori School - Dublin (Closed 2023)
Montessori School
6665 Amador Plaza Road
Dublin, CA 94568
(925) 820-1343
Dublin, CA 94568
(925) 820-1343
Grades: NS-6
| 108 students
Lambo Academy International (Closed 2022)
(Christian)
388 9th St Ste 183
Oakland, CA 94607
(415) 754-3889
Oakland, CA 94607
(415) 754-3889
Grades: 8-12
| 6 students
573 Bartlett Avenue
Hayward, CA 94541
(510) 785-2166
Hayward, CA 94541
(510) 785-2166
Grades: 1-9
| 24 students
Little Kids Learning Center (Closed 2014)
Daycare / Preschool
11760 Dublin Boulevard
Dublin, CA 94568
(925) 828-2081
Dublin, CA 94568
(925) 828-2081
Grades: PK-K
| 58 students
678 B St
Union City, CA 94587
(510) 471-3765
Union City, CA 94587
(510) 471-3765
Grades: NS-8
| 133 students
The Principled Academy (Closed 2023)
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
2305-A Washington Ave
San Leandro, CA 94577
(510) 351-6400
San Leandro, CA 94577
(510) 351-6400
Grades: PK
| 134 students
Rising Star Montessori-Cottage Campus (Closed 2022)
Daycare / Preschool
770 Santa Clara Avenue
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 521-8940
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 521-8940
Grades: PK
| 36 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 Alameda County, CA?
The top ranked private schools in Alameda County, CA include The College Preparatory School, Alsion Middle/High School and BASIS Independent Fremont.
How many private schools are located in Alameda County, CA?
217 private schools are located in Alameda County, CA.
How much do private schools cost in Alameda County, CA?
The average tuition cost is $19,460, which is higher than the California private school average tuition cost of $17,036.
How diverse are private schools in Alameda County, CA?
Alameda County, CA private schools are approximately 60% minority students, which is higher than the California private school average of 51%.
What percentage of students in Alameda County, CA go to private school?
13% of all K-12 students in Alameda County, CA are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
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