Very Good
#157 of 1,787 private schools in CA
Top 9% of private schools
St Theresa School
Elementary School
4850 CLAREWOOD DR, Oakland, CA 94618
Enrollment
208
Student-Teacher
11.9:1
Score
7.7
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
208
Student-Teacher
11.9:1
Score
7.7
Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
California private schools
#157 of 1,787
In Oakland
#6 of 18
public schools
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St Theresa School
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About St Theresa School
St Theresa School is a private elementary school in Oakland, CA. St Theresa School serves approximately 208 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-8th, and has a 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio. St Theresa School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #157 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
- This school 7.7 · Very Good
- CA avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
St Theresa 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 St Theresa School compares to 122 public schools serving similar grades in Oakland, CA
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| St Theresa School (this school) | 7.7 |
| Hillcrest | 6.9 |
| Kaiser Early Childhood Center | 7.3 |
| Chabot Elementary | 7.5 |
| Piedmont Avenue Elementary | 3.2 |
| Montclair Elementary | 6.1 |
| Thornhill Elementary | 6.3 |
| Claremont Middle | 9.1 |
| Emerson Elementary | 4.7 |
| Peralta Elementary | 6.9 |
| Crocker Highlands Elementary | 7.4 |
| Sankofa United Elementary | 4.4 |
| Montera Middle | 5.9 |
| Joaquin Miller Elementary | 5.4 |
| Westlake Middle | 4.3 |
| Glenview Elementary | 7.3 |
| Oakland Military Institute College Preparatory Academy | 7.1 |
| Home and Hospital Program | — |
| Edna Brewer Middle | 8.4 |
| Cleveland Elementary | 5.7 |
| North Oakland Community Charter | 7.9 |
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
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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
4850 CLAREWOOD DR, Oakland, CA 94618
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering St Theresa School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Beach Elementary (rated 9.6/10, 1.2 miles away, in nearby Piedmont), which scores notably higher. Another option is Wildwood Elementary (rated 9.3/10, 1.2 miles away, in nearby Piedmont), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Havens Elementary (rated 9.0/10, 0.8 miles away, in nearby Piedmont), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Oakland, see our Oakland schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.1 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| St. Theresa School Oakland | 0.0 mi | — |
| HOLY NAMES HIGH SCHOOL Oakland | 0.2 mi | 8.6 |
| Holy Names High School Oakland | 0.2 mi | — |
| AURORA SCHOOL Oakland | 0.2 mi | 6.5 |
| Hillcrest Oakland | 0.2 mi | 6.9 |
| Havens Elementary Piedmont | 0.8 mi | 9.0 |
| Piedmont High Piedmont | 1.0 mi | 9.3 |
| THE COLLEGE PREPARATORY SCHOOL Oakland | 0.9 mi | 7.9 |
| Millennium High Alternative Piedmont | 1.0 mi | 7.5 |
| Piedmont Middle Piedmont | 1.0 mi | 9.0 |
| Kaiser Early Childhood Center Oakland | 1.1 mi | 7.3 |
| Pear Tree Community School Oakland | 1.1 mi | — |
| Bentley School Oakland | 1.1 mi | — |
| ROCKRIDGE MONTESSORI SCHOOL Oakland | 0.9 mi | — |
| Chabot Elementary Oakland | 1.1 mi | 7.5 |
| Wildwood Elementary Piedmont | 1.2 mi | 9.3 |
| Piedmont Avenue Elementary Oakland | 1.1 mi | 3.2 |
| Montclair Elementary Oakland | 1.1 mi | 6.1 |
| Beach Elementary Piedmont | 1.2 mi | 9.6 |
| Thornhill Elementary Oakland | 1.1 mi | 6.3 |
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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| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Arete Charter Academy Grass Valley, CA | 7.7 |
| BARNHART SCHOOL Arcadia, CA | 7.7 |
| Benjamin Foxen Elementary Santa Maria, CA | 7.7 |
| Cabrillo Elementary San Diego, CA | 7.7 |
| Charter Alternative Program (CAP) Placerville, CA | 7.7 |
| Creekside Charter Olympic Valley, CA | 7.7 |
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 208 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Theresa School?
The student-teacher ratio at St Theresa School is 11.9:1. 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 ranks #157 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
What is St Theresa School's MySchoolScout rating?
St Theresa School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is St Theresa School a private school?
Yes, St Theresa School is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is St Theresa School a religious school?
St Theresa School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 208
- Gender Split
- 41% M / 59% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 7.2 hours
- Days Per Year
- 186 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Alameda County
- Phone
- (510) 547-3146
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