Head-Royce School

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Head-Royce School

Private Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade K-12
4315 Lincoln Ave,  Oakland, CA
4.5
3.8
921 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Dennis Malone
Student Teacher Ratio
7:1
Average SAT Score
1440
Average ACT Score
33
Average GPA
3.78
Graduation Rate
100%
Annual Tuition
$60,500

Niche Grade

A+
Academics
A+
Teachers
A+
College Prep
A+
Resources/Facilities
A
Clubs and Activities
B
Sports
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.78
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
7:1
Teachers
130
Full Time Teachers
120
Part Time Teachers
10
College Prep
Average SAT
1440
Math
730
Verbal
710
Average ACT
33
Math
30
English
34
Reading
34
Science
32
Four-Year Matriculation Rate
100%

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

Female
51.6%
Male
48.4%
Two or more races
32.8%
White
31.7%
Asian
21.7%
Black
9%
Hispanic
4.6%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

#4 Best Private K12 Schools in California
#8 Best College Prep Private High Schools in California
#11 Best Private HS in California
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of California - Los Angeles 107 Students
University of California - Berkeley 66 Students
New York University 64 Students
University of Southern California 60 Students
University of California - Santa Barbara 59 Students
Cal Poly 51 Students
University of California - San Diego 46 Students
Stanford University 43 Students
Boston University 39 Students
Brown University 39 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology 44 Students
Political Science and Government 42 Students
Psychology 38 Students
Business 35 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 27 Students
Computer Science 27 Students
Economics 26 Students
Neuroscience and Neurobiology 19 Students
History 17 Students
Public Health 17 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.5 63 Reviews
5.0 Sophomore
7/26/2025
One of the best Bay Area schools with great academics and athletics. Teachers are great and care about students. The Head-Royce sports teams, especially the tennis team, are very strong with exceptional coaches. They also for the vast majority of the time display great sportsmanship with everyone they compete against.
5.0 Freshman
3/14/2025
It's been very good. Teachers are such a great resource and the scheduler allows time for me to complete work and connect with my peers and connect with staff.
5.0 Senior
3/14/2025
Head-Royce is the most academically rigorous institution in California. I truly believe that the experience that the students get is unparalleled. The teachers and sports in particular are exceptional and deserve more recognition.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.8 24 Reviews
5.0 student
1/13/2026
Being part of the Head-Royce community has been one of the brightest experiences of my life. I genuinely come to school with a smile on my face and a warm feeling knowing I’m in a place that truly cares about its students. Head-Royce values not only academics, but also creativity, kindness, and the...
5.0 parent
10/22/2025
We currently have a child in the lower school, and every teacher we’ve had so far has been wonderful. They really know the kids, communicate often, and are always open to finding solutions that fit each child’s needs. The feedback has been consistent and thoughtful, and the community feels warm, sup...
2.0 parent
6/1/2025
We were excited about sending our student to this school particularly the extensive focus on values, community, and welcoming environment. it turns out this feels like a strong marketing campaign with some needed action on the ground by the staff and senior students to make sure all students feel we...
5.0 parent
3/20/2025
This review is for the middle school only. Our children thrive in the challenging but supportive environment created by the middle school teaching team. They are strongly supported in SEL as well- the middle school years are tough! And parents, while not often invited on campus (which is just fine f...

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Head-Royce School is a private school for students in grades K-12 located at 4315 Lincoln Ave in Oakland, CA. Annual tuition is $60,500. The school has a total enrollment of 921 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 7:1. Head-Royce School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+. The average GPA is 3.78, the graduation rate is 100%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1440 and an ACT score of 33. The average home value in this area is $1,365,789. Discover additional schools in the area, like Patten Academy Of Christian Education, Cornerstone Christian Academy, Cristo Rey De La Salle East Bay High School, and more. Learn more about what Oakland has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Head-Royce School.

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