The College Preparatory School
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9–12
- College Prep
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Who we are
We’re excited to help you connect with College Prep at the stage that’s right for your family:
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8th grade (or transfer): Click “Apply” to sign up for on-campus events and to preview or begin the application.
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7th grade: Click “Explore” to register for virtual admission events and get an early preview of the process.
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6th grade (or younger): Visit our website to learn more—we’ll look forward to welcoming you to events in 7th or 8th grade.
Greetings from College Prep!
For 65 years, College Prep has shaped a community of learners who engage deeply with big ideas and the craft of scholarship within a joyful and caring community. High school is a time to deepen your passions while exploring a world of new possibilities. College Prep encourages both individualism and inclusivity, fosters discovery and dialogue, and inspires and challenges our students. Our graduates come back year after year to share their lives with a College Prep community that has become family to them.
College Prep is located in Oakland's Rockridge neighborhood, just a two-minute shuttle ride from Rockridge BART. A vibrant independent day school for grades 9-12, our students come from over 100 different middle schools and live in many different Bay Area communities.
If you seek a place to develop your abilities, question your assumptions, grapple with complex issues, cultivate your character, and make lifelong friends, we welcome the opportunity to get to know you. Our admission team is here to support you through this process of discovery and we look forward to answering any questions you have about College Prep.
College Prep At-A-Glance
- An independent school for grades 9-12 in Oakland
- 370 Students
- 71% Students of Color
- 86% Faculty with Advanced Degrees
- 100+ electives offered
- 90+ student-led clubs
- 40% National Merit Recognition (Class of 2025)
- Almost $4 million distributed in financial aid