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St. Pauls Episcopal School

116 Montecito Avenue Oakland, CA 94610

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Top Ranked CA School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 361 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $39,960
  • Acceptance rate: 75%
  • Average class size: 16 students
  • Application Deadline: Jan. 20 / rolling
  • Source: ✓Verified school update
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Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • Top Ranked CA School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 361 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $39,960
  • Acceptance rate: 75%
  • Average class size: 16 students
  • Application Deadline: Jan. 20 / rolling
  • Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

St. Pauls Episcopal School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Student Body

School Facts

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Students By Grade
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Year Founded
1975
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Fri. Jun 4, 2027

Student Body

Total Students
361 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
73%
State avg.: 52%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.:
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
55%
Average Class Size
16 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
List of Courses Offered

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline
Jan. 20 / rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
K-5th Grade Tuition: $39,960 6th-8th Grade Tuition: $45,550 About 50% of families receive some tuition assistance.
% on Financial Aid
53%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$15,000
Acceptance Rate
75%
National avg.: 85%
Admissions Director
Simrita Dhanjal
Admissions Associate
Niki Rouda
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Sports

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
2 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Affinity Groups


Arts and Music Programs:
Band

School Notes

  • St. Paul's Episcopal School is an independent, PreK-8 day school in Oakland that prepares students to be confident and skilled learners, cultivates in them a strong sense of purpose, and inspires them to be generous and active citizens of the world. .
  • St. Paul's teaches what matters. We prepare students to meet the real world with confidence, compassion, and agency. Learning is more than mastering content or solving for the right answer. Students must how to listen and speak with care, how to collaborate and lead, how to apply knowledge to real problems. Students build meaningful relationships-knowing when to step up, when to step back, and how to show up for others. We value creativity, imagination, and nimble thinking. At. St. Paul's, students engage when things are hard, unfamiliar, or uncomfortable-not to retreat, deflect, or decide it's not their problem. Learners become capable, connected, and ready to shape the world they inherit. St. Paul's graduates are real world ready.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does St. Pauls Episcopal School cost?
St. Pauls Episcopal School's tuition is approximately $39,960 for private students.
What schools are St. Pauls Episcopal School often compared to?
St. Pauls Episcopal School is often viewed alongside schools like St. Paul's Episcopal School by visitors of our site.
What is the acceptance rate of St. Pauls Episcopal School?
The acceptance rate of St. Pauls Episcopal School is 75%, which is lower than the national average of 83%. St. Pauls Episcopal School's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in California with low acceptance rates.
What sports does St. Pauls Episcopal School offer?
St. Pauls Episcopal School offers 5 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cross Country, Flag Football, Ultimate Frisbee and Volleyball.
What is St. Pauls Episcopal School's ranking?
St. Pauls Episcopal School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in California for: Lowest average acceptance rates and Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for St. Pauls Episcopal School?
The application deadline for St. Pauls Episcopal School is Jan. 20 / rolling (applications are due on Jan. 20 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Oakland, CA is $25,255 for elementary schools and $23,712 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Oakland, CA is 80% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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