Head-Royce School

Head-Royce School

Private Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade K-12
4315 Lincoln Ave,  Oakland, CA
Oakmore Neighborhood
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
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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 97 Students
University of California - Berkeley 63 Students
University of Southern California 57 Students
New York University 50 Students
University of California - Santa Barbara 50 Students
University of California - San Diego 43 Students
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo 40 Students
Brown University 39 Students
Stanford University 38 Students
Boston University 36 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Political Science and Government 38 Students
Biology 37 Students
Business 29 Students
Psychology 26 Students
Computer Science 25 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 22 Students
Economics 22 Students
Engineering 19 Students
Neuroscience and Neurobiology 17 Students
History 17 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.5 68 Reviews
5.0 Parent
11/3/2024
We've found the academics to be exceptional and continue to be impressed with the level of discussions they are having in classes. We are even more pleased with how Head-Royce prepares kids to be leaders and global citizens with knowledge and empathy. Very happy to send our kids here.
4.0 Sophomore
9/3/2024
I think Head Royce is a good school overall and the academics are good enough to throughly prepare students to get into good colleges. The one thing that kind of annoys me is how politically biased the school is. They claim to create critical thinkers but in reality they just show everything purely from liberal perspectives and pretend like they are creating some revolutionary ideology while doing it. In reality they are just teaching common left wing perspectives and there is not much critical thinking to do with it.
5.0 Alum
2/28/2024
I had an overall excellent experience as a student at Head-Royce. The teachers there are second to none and care a lot about the students. My intellectual curiosity and interests were fostered. The curriculum emphasizes critical thinking an problem solving and I felt well prepared for college. The senior electives offered were especially great in my opinion because they allow students to learn in depth on topics of interest. I am still in touch with several of my teachers even more than 10 years later. The other part of my Head-Royce experience that I valued was the close-knit community. It was a very supportive environment and I made lifelong friends.
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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

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 $1,283,851. 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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