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#1294 of 3,177 private schools in CA

Top 41% of private schools

St. Theresa School

Elementary School

4850 Clarewood Drive, Oakland, CA 94618

Private
198
Students
12:1
Student-Teacher
Kindergarten – 8th
Grades Served
Top 41%
in CA

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

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How St. Theresa School compares to 122 public schools serving similar grades in Oakland, CA

Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
This School
vs
24:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
198
This School
vs
403
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
4.5
This School
vs
4.9
Public Avg

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

Showing 20 of 122 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

What 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.

👥 Classroom Attention
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
B- 4.9 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 12:1
🕐 Instructional Commitment

Data Unavailable

🌍 Diversity & Inclusion

Data Unavailable

📍 Community Context

Data Unavailable

🏛️ School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A- 7.5 / 10
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Enrollment 198
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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

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

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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Folsom Cordova K-8 Community Charter Mather, CA 4.5

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.

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
Data Year
2025–2026

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Data Sources: School Info: NCES PSS (SY 2024-25) Neighborhood: Census ACS (2019-2023) Ratings: MySchoolScout (2024) Full data source details