Very Good
#101 of 1,787 private schools in CA
Top 6% of private schools
The College Preparatory School
High School
6100 BROADWAY, Oakland, CA 94618
Enrollment
373
Student-Teacher
7.9:1
Score
7.9
Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
373
Student-Teacher
7.9:1
Score
7.9
Grades
9th – 12th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
California private schools
#101 of 1,787
In Oakland
#5 of 18
public schools
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The College Preparatory School
High School in Oakland · grades 9th – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About The College Preparatory School
The College Preparatory School is a private high school in Oakland, CA. The College Preparatory School serves approximately 373 students, and covers grades 9th-12th, and has a 7.9:1 student-teacher ratio. The College Preparatory School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #101 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
- This school 7.9 · Very Good
- CA avg 6.5
What Parents Should Know
At 7.9:1 students to teachers, The College Preparatory School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
The College Preparatory 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 The College Preparatory School compares to 47 public schools serving similar grades in Oakland, CA
Student Demographics
Nearby High Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| The College Preparatory School (this school) | 7.9 |
| Oakland Technical High | 7.6 |
| Oakland International High | 6.6 |
| Young Adult Program | 5.3 |
| Home and Hospital Program | — |
| Oakland Military Institute College Preparatory Academy | 7.1 |
| Street Academy Alternative High | 6.1 |
| AIMS College Prep High | 6.0 |
| McClymonds High | 6.5 |
| Oakland High | 6.0 |
| Oakland School for the Arts | 4.6 |
| Envision Academy for Arts & Technology | 4.0 |
| Ralph J. Bunche Continuation High | 6.8 |
| Dewey Academy High | 5.5 |
| MetWest High | 6.6 |
| Gateway to College High at Laney College | 5.8 |
| Bret Harte Middle | 5.0 |
| Oakland Charter High | 7.1 |
| LIFE Academy | 8.9 |
| Latitude 37.8 High | 6.7 |
| ARISE High | 8.1 |
Showing 20 of 47 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
6100 BROADWAY, Oakland, CA 94618
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering The College Preparatory School may also want to explore other high schools in the area. HOLY NAMES HIGH SCHOOL (rated 8.6/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, MAYBECK HIGH SCHOOL (rated 7.4/10, 1.1 miles away, in nearby Berkeley), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Oakland, see our Oakland schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.3 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Pear Tree Community School Oakland | 0.2 mi | — |
| Chabot Elementary Oakland | 0.2 mi | 7.5 |
| Bentley School Oakland | 0.5 mi | — |
| Kaiser Early Childhood Center Oakland | 0.5 mi | 7.3 |
| John Muir Elementary Berkeley | 0.7 mi | 9.4 |
| ROCKRIDGE MONTESSORI SCHOOL Oakland | 0.6 mi | — |
| Hillcrest Oakland | 0.7 mi | 6.9 |
| Claremont Middle Oakland | 0.7 mi | 9.1 |
| AURORA SCHOOL Oakland | 0.8 mi | 6.5 |
| MENTORING ACADEMY Oakland | 0.7 mi | — |
| HOLY NAMES HIGH SCHOOL Oakland | 0.8 mi | 8.6 |
| Holy Names High School Oakland | 0.8 mi | — |
| ST THERESA SCHOOL Oakland | 0.9 mi | 7.7 |
| St. Theresa School Oakland | 0.9 mi | — |
| Emerson Elementary Berkeley | 1.0 mi | 9.4 |
| ESCUELA BILINGUE INTERNACIONAL Oakland | 1.0 mi | 8.3 |
| MAYBECK HIGH SCHOOL Berkeley | 1.1 mi | 7.4 |
| Peralta Elementary Oakland | 1.0 mi | 6.9 |
| Maybeck High School Berkeley | 1.2 mi | — |
| Willard Middle Berkeley | 1.3 mi | 9.7 |
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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Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Central City Value Los Angeles, CA | 7.9 |
| Early College Academy-LA Trade Tech College Los Angeles, CA | 7.9 |
| Mariposa County High Mariposa, CA | 7.9 |
| Phillip J Patino School of Entrepreneurship Fresno, CA | 7.9 |
| Saint Helena High St. Helena, CA | 7.9 |
| Stockton Early College Academy Stockton, CA | 7.9 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about The College Preparatory School
What grades does The College Preparatory School serve?
The College Preparatory School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend The College Preparatory School?
The College Preparatory School has an enrollment of approximately 373 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The College Preparatory School?
The student-teacher ratio at The College Preparatory School is 7.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does The College Preparatory School rank in CA?
The College Preparatory School ranks #101 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
What is The College Preparatory School's MySchoolScout rating?
The College Preparatory School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is The College Preparatory School a private school?
Yes, The College Preparatory 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 The College Preparatory School a religious school?
No, The College Preparatory School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 373
- Gender Split
- 49% M / 51% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 47
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7.2 hours
- Days Per Year
- 169 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Alameda County
- Phone
- (510) 652-0111
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