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#65 of 3,177 private schools in CA

Top 2% of private schools

Tilden Preparatory School

High School

1231 Solano Avenue, Albany, CA 94706

Private
160
Students
5.5:1
Student-Teacher
6th – 12th
Grades Served
Top 2%
in CA

About Tilden Preparatory School

Tilden Preparatory School is a private high school in Albany, CA 94706. The school serves approximately 160 students in grades 6th – 12th with a student-teacher ratio of 5.5:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.9/10, placing it in the 98th percentile among private schools in CA — an above average rating overall.

The school scores particularly well in classroom attention (9.0/10), ranked among private schools in CA. Compared to the 6 public schools in Albany, Tilden Preparatory School rates higher overall (8.9 vs 7.1 average).

Compare to Public Schools

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How Tilden Preparatory School compares to the 6 public schools in Albany, CA

Student-Teacher Ratio
5.5:1
This School
vs
19.6:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
160
This School
vs
595
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
8.9
This School
vs
7.1
Public Avg

All Schools in Albany

School Rating
Tilden Preparatory School (this school) 8.9
Cornell Elementary 7.0
MacGregor High (Continuation) 8.9
Albany High 8.5
Marin Elementary 5.6
Ocean View Elementary 5.1
Albany Middle 7.6

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)
A 9.0 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 5.5:1
🕐 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 160
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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

1231 Solano Avenue, Albany, CA 94706

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.5 mi
School Distance Rating
TILDEN PREPARATORY SCHOOL Albany 0.0 mi 8.9
Cornell Elementary Albany 0.1 mi 7.0
Albany High Albany 0.4 mi 8.5
MacGregor High (Continuation) Albany 0.4 mi 8.9
Albany Middle Albany 0.5 mi 7.6
Ocean View Elementary Albany 0.4 mi 5.1
Marin Elementary Albany 0.4 mi 5.6
Harding Elementary El Cerrito 0.8 mi 4.9
GOLESTAN SCHOOL El Cerrito 0.9 mi 5.5
Golestan School El Cerrito 0.9 mi 5.5
Saint Mary's College High School Berkeley 0.8 mi 8.0
Thousand Oaks Elementary Berkeley 0.8 mi 7.5
Ruth Acty Elementary Berkeley 1.0 mi 8.9
THE CROWDEN SCHOOL Berkeley 1.0 mi 8.0
The Crowden School Berkeley 1.0 mi 8.0
El Cerrito High El Cerrito 1.2 mi 6.1
CEDAR CREEK MONTESSORI SCHOOL Berkeley 1.2 mi 8.0
Fairmont Elementary El Cerrito 1.3 mi 6.9
Martin Luther King Middle Berkeley 1.2 mi 7.4
Oxford Elementary at West Campus Berkeley 1.5 mi 7.6

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Tilden Preparatory School

What grades does Tilden Preparatory School serve?

Tilden Preparatory School serves students in grades 6th through 12th.

How many students attend Tilden Preparatory School?

Tilden Preparatory School has an enrollment of approximately 160 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Tilden Preparatory School?

The student-teacher ratio at Tilden Preparatory School is 5.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Tilden Preparatory School rank in CA?

Tilden Preparatory School is ranked #65 out of 3,177 private schools in CA.

What is Tilden Preparatory School's MySchoolScout rating?

Tilden Preparatory School has a composite rating of 8.9 out of 10 on MySchoolScout. This score combines academic performance, student growth, equity, and school environment into a single score.

Is Tilden Preparatory School a private school?

Yes, Tilden Preparatory 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
6th – 12th
Enrollment
160
Student-Teacher Ratio
5.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
29
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
County
Alameda
Data Year
2025–2026

How We Rate Schools

Our ratings combine academic performance, growth, equity, and school environment into a single 1-10 score using publicly available data.

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Data Sources: School Info: NCES PSS (SY 2024-25) Ratings: MySchoolScout (2024) Full data source details