Below Average
#1294 of 3,177 private schools in CA
Top 41% of private schools
St. Theresa School
Elementary School
4850 Clarewood Drive, Oakland, CA 94618
About St. Theresa School
St. Theresa School is an private elementary school in Oakland, CA 94618. The school serves approximately 198 students in grades Kindergarten – 8th with a student-teacher ratio of 12:1.
It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5/10, placing it in the 59.3th percentile among private schools in CA — an average rating overall. The school scores particularly well in school profile (7.5/10), ranked among private schools in CA. Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $205,552, where 86% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow St. Theresa School compares to 122 public schools serving similar grades in Oakland, CA
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| St. Theresa School (this school) | 4.5 |
| Hillcrest | 4.6 |
| Montclair Elementary | 6.1 |
| Kaiser Early Childhood Center | 6.1 |
| Piedmont Avenue Elementary | 6.6 |
| Chabot Elementary | 5.3 |
| Thornhill Elementary | 5.0 |
| Claremont Middle | 7.7 |
| Emerson Elementary | 7.0 |
| Peralta Elementary | 4.8 |
| Crocker Highlands Elementary | 5.8 |
| Sankofa United Elementary | 7.9 |
| Montera Middle | 8.0 |
| Joaquin Miller Elementary | 5.2 |
| Westlake Middle | 6.3 |
| Glenview Elementary | 6.7 |
| Oakland Military Institute College Preparatory Academy | 7.4 |
| Edna Brewer Middle | 8.3 |
| Home and Hospital Program | 4.5 |
| Cleveland Elementary | 5.4 |
| North Oakland Community Charter | 6.3 |
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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.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 45% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 2 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in CA
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Location
4850 Clarewood Drive, Oakland, CA 94618
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.1 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| ST THERESA SCHOOL Oakland | 0.0 mi | 4.5 |
| HOLY NAMES HIGH SCHOOL Oakland | 0.2 mi | 4.5 |
| Holy Names High School Oakland | 0.2 mi | 4.5 |
| AURORA SCHOOL Oakland | 0.2 mi | 4.5 |
| Hillcrest Oakland | 0.3 mi | 4.6 |
| Havens Elementary Piedmont | 0.8 mi | 6.8 |
| Piedmont High Piedmont | 1.0 mi | 8.8 |
| Millennium High Alternative Piedmont | 1.0 mi | 8.1 |
| THE COLLEGE PREPARATORY SCHOOL Oakland | 0.9 mi | 4.5 |
| Piedmont Middle Piedmont | 1.0 mi | 7.1 |
| Kaiser Early Childhood Center Oakland | 1.1 mi | 6.1 |
| Bentley School Oakland | 1.1 mi | 4.5 |
| Pear Tree Community School Oakland | 1.1 mi | 4.5 |
| ROCKRIDGE MONTESSORI SCHOOL Oakland | 0.9 mi | 4.5 |
| Chabot Elementary Oakland | 1.1 mi | 5.3 |
| Wildwood Elementary Piedmont | 1.2 mi | 7.7 |
| Piedmont Avenue Elementary Oakland | 1.1 mi | 6.6 |
| Montclair Elementary Oakland | 1.1 mi | 6.1 |
| Beach Elementary Piedmont | 1.2 mi | 9.2 |
| Thornhill Elementary Oakland | 1.1 mi | 5.0 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 94618 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$205,552
Median Home Value
$1,789,100
Median Rent
$2,742/mo
Population
16,845
College Educated
86.4%
Homeownership
66%
Avg Commute
29.5 min
Poverty Rate
4.3%
Median Age
44
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about St. Theresa School
What grades does St. Theresa School serve?
St. Theresa School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend St. Theresa School?
St. Theresa School has an enrollment of approximately 198 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St. Theresa School?
The student-teacher ratio at St. Theresa School is 12:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does St. Theresa School rank in CA?
St. Theresa School is ranked #1294 out of 3,177 private schools in CA.
What is St. Theresa School's MySchoolScout rating?
St. Theresa School has a composite rating of 4.5 out of 10 on MySchoolScout. This score combines academic performance, student growth, equity, and school environment into a single score.
Is St. Theresa School a private school?
Yes, St. Theresa 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
- 198
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- County
- Alameda
- Phone
- (510) 547-3146
- Data Year
- 2025–2026
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