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#390 of 1,787 private schools in CA
Top 22% of private schools
The Phillips Academy
High School · Alameda, CA
A private high school in Alameda, CA serving grades 6th – 12th.
1910 CENTRAL AVE, Alameda, CA 94501
- 6.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where The Phillips Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 88Very Walkable
- Transit 48Some Transit
- Bike 80Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,270/100K
FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Alameda), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$119,500
Median home value
$1,213,100
Median rent
$2,362/mo
College educated
58.1%
Homeownership
41.8%
Poverty rate
7.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 94501; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Joseph Notre Dame High SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 9–12 | 0.2 mi | 395 | Compare → |
| St Joseph Notre Dame High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | 9–12 | 0.2 mi | 423 | Compare → |
| Alameda HighEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | 9–12 | 0.5 mi | 1,863 | Compare → |
| Agnes Memorial Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 1.4 mi | 22 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
The Phillips Academy is listed in Alameda, CA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About The Phillips Academy
The Phillips Academy is a private high school in Alameda, CA, serving approximately 61 students in grades 6th-12th with a 6.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #390 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about The Phillips Academy
What grades does The Phillips Academy serve?
The Phillips Academy serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend The Phillips Academy?
The Phillips Academy has an enrollment of approximately 61 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Phillips Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at The Phillips Academy is 6.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does The Phillips Academy rank in CA?
The Phillips Academy ranks #390 of 1,787 private schools in CA.
What is The Phillips Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
The Phillips Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is The Phillips Academy a private school?
Yes, The Phillips Academy 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 Phillips Academy a religious school?
No, The Phillips Academy is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 61
- Gender Split
- 74% M / 26% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 5.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 204 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Alameda County
- Phone
- (510) 769-7100
- Area population (ZIP 94501)
- 63,517
- Area average commute
- 31.3 min
- Area median age
- 40.1
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 94501; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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