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Best El Cerrito 草榴社区 Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 853 students in El Cerrito, CA (there are , serving 4,600 public students). 16% of all K-12 students in El Cerrito, CA are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
The top-ranked private school in El Cerrito, CA is Prospect Sierra School.
The average acceptance rate is 72%, which is lower than the California private school average acceptance rate of 81%.
25% of private schools in El Cerrito, CA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Top-Ranked El Cerrito 草榴社区 Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Prospect Sierra School
Prospect Sierra School Photo
2060 Tapscott Ave / 960 Avis Drive
El Cerrito, CA 94530
(510) 809-9001
Gr: PK-8 | 458 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
East Bay Montessori
East Bay Montessori Photo
Montessori School
7075 Cutting Blvd
El Cerrito, CA 94530
(510) 236-8802
Gr: K-8 | 90 students Avg. class size: 20 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Golestan School
Golestan School Photo
Special Program Emphasis
320 San Carlos Ave
El Cerrito, CA 94530
(510) 704-8541
Gr: PK-5 | 105 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
St. John The Baptist
(Catholic)
11156 San Pablo Ave
El Cerrito, CA 94530
(510) 234-2244
Gr: NS-8 | 200 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed
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El Cerrito, California 草榴社区 Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
7075 Cutting Blvd
El Cerrito, CA 94530
(510) 236-8802
Gr: PK-8 | 112 students
2603 Tassajara Avenue
El Cerrito, CA 94530
(510) 233-3013
Gr: K-8 | 102 students Avg. class size: 18 students
1800 Elm St
El Cerrito, CA 94530
(510) 970-7580
Gr: K-8 | 258 students Avg. class size: 18 students

Overview

This Town (El Cerrito)
This State (CA)
# Schools
4 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
853 Students
660,172 Students
% Average Students of Color
64%
52%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
136 Teachers
55,641 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
32%
59%
Average Class Size
18 students
17 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$26,262
$18,325
Average Summer Program Cost
$580
$1,061
Average % on Financial Aid
41%
29%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$19,300
$9,063
Average Acceptance Rate
72%
81%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.71
0.74
# American Indian Students
n/a
3,577 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
66 Students
72,070 Students
% Asian Students
10%
11%
# Hispanic Students
57 Students
104,452 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
16%
# Black Students
83 Students
30,233 Students
% Black Students
12%
5%
# White Students
302 Students
235,855 Students
% White Students
46%
37%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
5,499 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
150 Students
188,449 Students
% of Others Students
23%
29%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
5 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in El Cerrito, CA?
The top-ranked private schools in El Cerrito, CA is Prospect Sierra School.
How many private schools are located in El Cerrito?
4 private schools are located in El Cerrito.
What percentage of students in El Cerrito go to private school?
16% of all K-12 students in El Cerrito are educated in private schools (compared to the CA state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in El Cerrito?
25% of private schools in El Cerrito are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Which private schools in El Cerrito are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in El Cerrito include: Golestan School vs. Prospect Sierra School, Golestan School vs. St. John The Baptist

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