Private School Cost in Oakland 2026
Private schools in Oakland average $27,500/year. 123% above national avg. Religious schools run $13,800/year; independent schools average $44,000/year.
City Average
$27,500
per year
Monthly Est.
$2,292
per month
Private Schools
110
in Oakland
vs National
+$15,150
per year
Private School Tuition by Grade in Oakland (2026)
Estimated from city average and national grade-level differentials
Elementary School (K–5)
Religious and parish schools bring the lower end down.
$22,500/yr
~$1,875/mo
Middle School (6–8)
Near the city average — most K–8 schools report blended rates.
$27,500/yr
~$2,291/mo
High School (9–12)
Prep school premium; college counseling and athletics raise the cost.
$33,500/yr
~$2,791/mo
Tuition by School Type in Oakland
Average annual tuition, 2026 data
Religious Schools
Catholic, Christian, Jewish, and other faith-based schools.
$13,800/yr
+73% vs national ($8,000)
Independent Schools
Non-religious private day schools and prep schools.
$44,000/yr
+76% vs national ($25,000)
All Private Schools (Avg)
Blended average across all types.
$27,500/yr
+123% vs national ($12,350)
Tuition Range in Oakland
Starting From
$8,800
Parish and religious schools
City Average
$27,500
Typical school
Top End
$54,000+
Elite prep schools
Most Oakland private schools fall between $8,800 and $54,000/year. Contact each school directly for exact figures — tuition varies by grade and financial aid applied.
Private Schools in Oakland: 2026 Tuition Data
Representative schools — tuition figures from school websites and NCES. Verify with each school before applying.
| School | Annual Tuition |
|---|---|
| Head-Royce School | $51,200–$53,800 |
| College Preparatory School | $54,200 |
| Bishop O'Dowd High School | $22,800 |
| Corpus Christi School | $11,400–$13,200 |
| Bentley School | $48,600–$51,200 |
| Bay Area Christian School | $12,800–$14,600 |
Tuition data sourced from school websites (2025–26 academic year). Financial aid can reduce the net cost substantially — ask each school about aid availability.
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