Very Good
#188 of 1,787 private schools in CA
Top 11% of private schools
Head Royce School
School
4315 LINCOLN AVE, Oakland, CA 94602
Enrollment
900
Student-Teacher
8.4:1
Score
7.6
Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
900
Student-Teacher
8.4:1
Score
7.6
Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
California private schools
#188 of 1,787
In Oakland
#8 of 18
public schools
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About Head Royce School
Head Royce School is a private school in Oakland, CA. Head Royce School serves approximately 900 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-12th, and has a 8.4:1 student-teacher ratio. Head Royce School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #188 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
- This school 7.6 · Very Good
- CA avg 6.3
What Parents Should Know
At 8.4:1 students to teachers, Head Royce School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Head Royce School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow Head Royce School compares to 149 public schools serving similar grades in Oakland, CA
Student Demographics
Nearby Other Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Head Royce School (this school) | 7.6 |
| Sequoia Elementary | 8.1 |
| Bret Harte Middle | 5.0 |
| Joaquin Miller Elementary | 5.4 |
| Montera Middle | 5.9 |
| Glenview Elementary | 7.3 |
| Fruitvale Elementary | 2.2 |
| Laurel Elementary | 3.4 |
| Crocker Highlands Elementary | 7.4 |
| Redwood Heights Elementary | 6.7 |
| Edna Brewer Middle | 8.4 |
| Allendale Elementary | 3.2 |
| Manzanita SEED Elementary | 3.7 |
| Manzanita Community Elementary | 2.1 |
| Montclair Elementary | 6.1 |
| Oakland High | 6.0 |
| Oakland Charter High | 7.1 |
| Urban Montessori Charter | 4.4 |
| LIFE Academy | 8.9 |
| United for Success Academy Middle | 6.5 |
| Bella Vista Elementary | 3.8 |
Showing 20 of 149 schools. View all schools in Oakland
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
PreliminaryWhat This Rating Measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in CA.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in CA
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
4315 LINCOLN AVE, Oakland, CA 94602
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Head Royce School may also want to explore other schools in the area. THE RENAISSANCE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL (rated 8.7/10, 0.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Sequoia Elementary (rated 8.1/10, 0.5 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Glenview Elementary (rated 7.3/10, 0.8 miles away), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Oakland, see our Oakland schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.4 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Head-Royce School Oakland | 0.0 mi | — |
| GROWING LIGHT MONTESSORI SCHOOL Oakland | 0.3 mi | — |
| Growing Light Montessori School Oakland | 0.3 mi | — |
| Fred Finch–Oakland Hills Academy Oakland | 0.6 mi | — |
| FRED FINCH-OAKLAND HILLS ACADEMY Oakland | 0.6 mi | — |
| Sequoia Elementary Oakland | 0.5 mi | 8.1 |
| Bret Harte Middle Oakland | 0.6 mi | 5.0 |
| Corpus Christi Elementary Piedmont | 0.6 mi | — |
| CORPUS CHRISTI SCHOOL Piedmont | 0.6 mi | 5.8 |
| Joaquin Miller Elementary Oakland | 0.7 mi | 5.4 |
| Academia de Mi Abuela Piedmont | 0.8 mi | — |
| Montera Middle Oakland | 0.8 mi | 5.9 |
| THE RENAISSANCE INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL Oakland | 0.7 mi | 8.7 |
| Glenview Elementary Oakland | 0.8 mi | 7.3 |
| Fruitvale Elementary Oakland | 1.0 mi | 2.2 |
| Laurel Elementary Oakland | 1.2 mi | 3.4 |
| CORNERSTONE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Oakland | 1.3 mi | — |
| REDWOOD DAY SCHOOL Oakland | 1.2 mi | 6.9 |
| RASKOB DAY SCHOOL Oakland | 1.1 mi | 5.3 |
| Allendale Elementary Oakland | 1.4 mi | 3.2 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 94602 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$124,744
Median Home Value
$1,111,800
Median Rent
$1,924/mo
Population
31,450
College Educated
58%
Homeownership
59.3%
Avg Commute
29.6 min
Poverty Rate
8.3%
Median Age
42.3
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Heritage Peak Charter Sacramento, CA | 7.6 |
| Sutter Peak Charter Academy Sacramento, CA | 7.6 |
| SACRED HEART SCHOOLS ATHERTON Atherton, CA | 7.5 |
| Thirty-Second Street USC Performing Arts Los Angeles, CA | 7.5 |
| Connecting Waters Charter School - Central Valley Waterford, CA | 7.7 |
| Elite Academic Academy - Mountain Empire Temecula, CA | 7.4 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Head Royce School
What grades does Head Royce School serve?
Head Royce School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Head Royce School?
Head Royce School has an enrollment of approximately 900 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Head Royce School?
The student-teacher ratio at Head Royce School is 8.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Head Royce School rank in CA?
Head Royce School ranks #188 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
What is Head Royce School's MySchoolScout rating?
Head Royce School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Head Royce School a private school?
Yes, Head Royce School is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Head Royce School a religious school?
No, Head Royce School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 900
- Gender Split
- 48% M / 52% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 108
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 181 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Alameda County
- Phone
- (510) 228-1592
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