2024 Outer Bay Area Private School Guide

Here’s a few places we recommend to send your kids to private school in the Outer-Bay Area.

Catholic | Independent

Catholic

Salesian College Preparatory

Richmond

Nestled between Richmond and San Pablo, Salesian College Preparatory is a private and independent Catholic high school. Combining the elements of school, church, playground and home into their diverse and welcoming community, they are an academically strong, athletically competitive representation of the multicultural and socioeconomically diverse population of the San Francisco Bay Area.

2851 Salesian Ave, Richmond, 510.234.4433

Independent

Bayhill High School

Berkeley

Bayhill High School educates students with learning differences like ADHD and dyslexia by focusing on their individual learning needs and ensuring the ability to explore their gifts in arts and sciences with their visual and performing arts program and clubs. Their mission is to maximize students’ inherent skills and opportunities to succeed. 

1940 Virginia St, Berkeley, 510.984.0599

Bentley School

Oakland

With two campuses, K–8 in Oakland and 9–12 in Layfayette, the Bentley School student community pulls from all corners of the Bay Area. The school aims to find a balance of joy and hard work, offering support and programs like advisory, Mini-term and PACT (Passion Action Character Team) that ensure all students get the attention they need to succeed. 

1 Hiller Dr, Oakland, 510.843.2512

Spring Hill School

Petaluma

The Spring Hill School is a toddler–8th grade school located in Petaluma that has served students for over 45 years. Faculty is committed to providing a safe learning space for students to grow academically as well as socially and emotionally. 

825 Middlefield Dr, Petaluma, 707.763.9222

Park Day School

Oakland

At Park Day School, teachers and students work together to create a discover-based learning community that practices and promotes critical thinking, creativity and artistic expression with a commitment to diversity and social justice. Located in the East Bay, this independent school serves K–8. 

360 42nd St, Oakland, 510.653.0317

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Landmark College

San Mateo

Landmark College is a school for students who learn differently, including students who have dyslexia, ADHD, autism or executive functional challenges. Offering both bachelor’s and associate’s degrees, Landmark College has helped over 400 students reach their academic goals. With a 7:1 students to faculty ratio, students are closely supported throughout their academic journeys. Landmark has an in-person Learning Center in San Mateo, in addition to its main campus in Putney, Vermont. 

802.387.4767

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