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Northern Light School
Elementary School
3710 Dorisa Ave, Oakland, CA 94605
Enrollment
141
Student-Teacher
7.8:1
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
141
Student-Teacher
7.8:1
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Data vintage
2024-25
Data vintage2024-25
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Northern Light School
Elementary School in Oakland · grades Kindergarten – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Northern Light School
Northern Light School is a private elementary school in Oakland, CA. Northern Light School serves approximately 141 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 7.8:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly.
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What Parents Should Know
At 141 students, Northern Light School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 7.8:1 students to teachers, Northern Light School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Northern Light 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 Northern Light School compares to 122 public schools serving similar grades in Oakland, CA
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Northern Light School (this school) | — |
| Oakland Academy of Knowledge Elementary | 3.6 |
| Independent Study Sojourner Truth | 6.5 |
| Bay Area Technology | 5.4 |
| Francophone Charter School of Oakland | 4.4 |
| East Bay Innovation Academy | 6.7 |
| Grass Valley Elementary | 3.0 |
| Reach Academy Elementary | 5.5 |
| Cox Academy | 8.3 |
| Elmhurst United Middle | 4.9 |
| Aspire College Academy | 7.0 |
| Aspire Monarch Academy | 2.4 |
| East Oakland Pride Elementary | 4.1 |
| Burckhalter Elementary | 4.2 |
| Highland Community | 2.2 |
| Markham Elementary | 2.7 |
| Fred T. Korematsu Discovery Academy Elementary | 3.5 |
| Esperanza Elementary | 3.1 |
| Infant and Preschool Program | — |
| ACORN Woodland Elementary | 2.9 |
| EnCompass Academy Elementary | 2.8 |
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Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 141 students
- Type
- Private
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.8:1
- Address
- 3710 Dorisa Ave, Oakland, CA 94605
- Phone
- (510) 957-0570
- Data Year
- SY 2024-25
Why doesn't this school have a score?
We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. Private schools in CA aren't required to report standardized test scores to the state, which limits the data available for our rating model.
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Location
3710 Dorisa Ave, Oakland, CA 94605
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Northern Light School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Cox Academy (rated 8.3/10, 1.2 miles away). Another option is Roosevelt Elementary (rated 7.6/10, 1.5 miles away, in nearby San Leandro). Additionally, Washington Elementary (rated 7.5/10, 1.8 miles away, in nearby San Leandro). For more schools in Oakland, see our Oakland schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.7 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Oakland Academy of Knowledge Elementary Oakland | 0.5 mi | 3.6 |
| Bishop O'Dowd High School Oakland | 0.6 mi | — |
| East Bay Innovation Academy Oakland | 0.8 mi | 6.7 |
| Bay Area Technology Oakland | 0.8 mi | 5.4 |
| Independent Study Sojourner Truth Oakland | 0.8 mi | 6.5 |
| Rudsdale Continuation High Oakland | 0.8 mi | 4.9 |
| BISHOP ODOWD HIGH SCHOOL Oakland | 0.7 mi | 4.7 |
| Francophone Charter School of Oakland Oakland | 0.8 mi | 4.4 |
| LPS Oakland R & D Campus Oakland | 1.1 mi | 4.9 |
| Castlemont High Oakland | 1.1 mi | 4.3 |
| Grass Valley Elementary Oakland | 1.1 mi | 3.0 |
| Reach Academy Elementary Oakland | 1.2 mi | 5.5 |
| Cox Academy Oakland | 1.2 mi | 8.3 |
| Deecolonize Academy Oakland | 1.2 mi | — |
| Roosevelt Elementary San Leandro | 1.5 mi | 7.6 |
| Elmhurst United Middle Oakland | 1.4 mi | 4.9 |
| Aspire College Academy Oakland | 1.4 mi | 7.0 |
| Washington Elementary San Leandro | 1.8 mi | 7.5 |
| Aspire Monarch Academy Oakland | 1.6 mi | 2.4 |
| Burckhalter Elementary Oakland | 1.7 mi | 4.2 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 94605 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$101,043
Median Home Value
$840,700
Median Rent
$1,867/mo
Population
44,168
College Educated
42.8%
Homeownership
62.5%
Avg Commute
31.1 min
Poverty Rate
14.3%
Median Age
39.7
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Northern Light School
What grades does Northern Light School serve?
Northern Light School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Northern Light School?
Northern Light School has an enrollment of approximately 141 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northern Light School?
The student-teacher ratio at Northern Light School is 7.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
Is Northern Light School a private school?
Yes, Northern Light School is a private coeducational school. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2024-25)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 141
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- County
- Alameda County
- Phone
- (510) 957-0570
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