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Tilden Preparatory School
High School
1231 Solano Avenue, Albany, CA 94706
Enrollment
160
Student-Teacher
5.5:1
Grades
6th – 12th
Enrollment
160
Student-Teacher
5.5:1
Grades
6th – 12th
Data vintage
2024-25
Data vintage2024-25
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Tilden Preparatory School
High School in Albany · grades 6th – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Tilden Preparatory School
Tilden Preparatory School is a private high school in Albany, CA. Tilden Preparatory School serves approximately 160 students, and covers grades 6th-12th, and has a 5.5:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly.
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What Parents Should Know
At 160 students, Tilden Preparatory School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 5.5:1 students to teachers, Tilden Preparatory School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Tilden 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 Tilden Preparatory School compares to the 6 public schools in Albany, CA
All Schools in Albany
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Tilden Preparatory School (this school) | — |
| Cornell Elementary | 9.1 |
| Albany High | 9.1 |
| MacGregor High (Continuation) | — |
| Marin Elementary | 8.2 |
| Ocean View Elementary | 7.0 |
| Albany Middle | 9.0 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
School Profile
Limited Data- Grades
- 6th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 160 students
- Type
- Private
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.5:1
- Address
- 1231 Solano Avenue, Albany, CA 94706
- Phone
- (510) 525-5506
- Data Year
- SY 2024-25
Why doesn't this school have a score?
We don't have enough verified data to rate this school fairly. Private schools in CA aren't required to report standardized test scores to the state, which limits the data available for our rating model.
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Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Location
1231 Solano Avenue, Albany, CA 94706
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Tilden Preparatory School may also want to explore other high schools in the area. Albany High (rated 9.1/10, 0.4 miles away). Another option is El Cerrito High (rated 7.3/10, 1.2 miles away, in nearby El Cerrito). Additionally, TILDEN PREPARATORY SCHOOL (rated 6.2/10). For more schools in Albany, see our Albany schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.5 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| TILDEN PREPARATORY SCHOOL Albany | 0.0 mi | 6.2 |
| Cornell Elementary Albany | 0.1 mi | 9.1 |
| Albany High Albany | 0.4 mi | 9.1 |
| MacGregor High (Continuation) Albany | 0.4 mi | — |
| Albany Middle Albany | 0.5 mi | 9.0 |
| Ocean View Elementary Albany | 0.4 mi | 7.0 |
| Marin Elementary Albany | 0.4 mi | 8.2 |
| Harding Elementary El Cerrito | 0.8 mi | 7.9 |
| GOLESTAN SCHOOL El Cerrito | 0.9 mi | 5.7 |
| Golestan School El Cerrito | 0.9 mi | — |
| Saint Mary's College High School Berkeley | 0.8 mi | — |
| Thousand Oaks Elementary Berkeley | 0.8 mi | 7.5 |
| Ruth Acty Elementary Berkeley | 1.0 mi | 9.5 |
| THE CROWDEN SCHOOL Berkeley | 1.0 mi | 7.8 |
| The Crowden School Berkeley | 1.0 mi | — |
| El Cerrito High El Cerrito | 1.2 mi | 7.3 |
| CEDAR CREEK MONTESSORI SCHOOL Berkeley | 1.2 mi | — |
| Fairmont Elementary El Cerrito | 1.3 mi | 7.1 |
| Martin Luther King Middle Berkeley | 1.2 mi | 9.3 |
| Oxford Elementary at West Campus Berkeley | 1.5 mi | 7.6 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 94706 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$136,961
Median Home Value
$1,188,100
Median Rent
$2,394/mo
Population
20,486
College Educated
76.7%
Homeownership
53.9%
Avg Commute
32.8 min
Poverty Rate
8.1%
Median Age
38.1
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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.
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 County
- Phone
- (510) 525-5506
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