St. Bernard School in Oakland, CA, serves 175 udents in grades Kindergarten through 8 in a central city setting.
The school operates with a udent–teacher ratio of 19:1 supported by 9 total teaching staff.
It maintains a Catholic religious affiliation and is a member of the National Catholic Educational Association.
Enrollment reflects full udent diversity, representing a 100% students of color population.
As a K–8 private school in Oakland,. Bernard offers tuition rates aligned with local private school averages.
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Student Body
Total Students
175 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 52%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for St. Bernard School?
The application deadline for St. Bernard School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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