Excellent
#65 of 3,177 private schools in CA
Top 2% of private schools
Tilden Preparatory School
High School
1231 Solano Avenue, Albany, CA 94706
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
BetaHow Tilden Preparatory School compares to the 6 public schools in Albany, CA
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
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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
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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.
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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
- Phone
- (510) 525-5506
- Data Year
- 2025–2026
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