School Overview
Data & methodology
Overall
A+
Matriculation
A+
Academics
A
Extracurriculars
B+
Geo & Community
A
Reviews
A-
The College Preparatory School is a coeducational, independent day school serving grades nine through twelve. It offers a rigorous academic program for young people who are potential candidates for four-year colleges and universities. The school’s purpose is to prepare students for productive, ethical lives in college and beyond through a challenging and stimulating education in an atmosphere of consideration, trust, and mutual responsibility.
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School Stats
Average
Current school
Tuition
$62,760
Enrollment
370
Faculty with Advanced Degrees
86%
Teacher-Student Ratio
1:7
AP
7
Average SAT Score
1460
Average ACT Score
34
Class Size
14
Matriculation
College Matriculation
(2021-2025)| Ranking | University/College | Students |
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| #1 | Princeton University | 4 + |
| #2 | Columbia University | 10 + |
| #2 | Harvard College | 4 + |
| #5 | Yale University | 4 + |
| LAC #1 | Williams College | 4 + |
| #6 | Stanford University | 10 + |
| #6 | University of Chicago | 10 + |
| #8 | University of Pennsylvania | 4 + |
| #9 | Duke University | 4 + |
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Academics
AP Courses
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Chemistry
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Environmental Science
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Statistics
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Chinese Language and Culture
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Latin
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Spanish Language and Culture
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Chemistry
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Environmental Science
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Statistics
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Chinese Language and Culture
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Latin
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Spanish Language and Culture
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Physics 1
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Sports
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Baseball
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Basketball
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Cross Country
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Golf
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Soccer
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Softball
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Baseball
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Basketball
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Cross Country
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Golf
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Soccer
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Softball
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Tennis
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Track and Field
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Volleyball
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs
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Asian American Association
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CPS Nature Squad
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Black Student Union
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Chinese Culture Club
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Christian Student Fellowship
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College Prep Against Human Trafficking
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Asian American Association
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CPS Nature Squad
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Black Student Union
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Chinese Culture Club
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Christian Student Fellowship
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College Prep Against Human Trafficking
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College Prep Climate Action Now
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CPS Protecting Animal Welfare
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Curly Hair Club
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DIRT
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East African Alliance
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Femme Union
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Filipino Student Association
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Gender Sexuality Alliance
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Green Team
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Heritage Empowerment Resilience
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Humanitarians for Hispaniola
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Japanese Culture Club
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Jewish Student Union
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Korean Club
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Latinos Unidos
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Middle East and North African Association
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Muslim Student Association
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Neurodiverse Affinity Group
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Renew
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South Asian Alliance
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Students with Disabilities Club
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Students with Interracial Lives
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Taiwan Club
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Wasian Identity Network
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Youth United in Meals
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Current Events Club
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Entrepreneurship Club
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Finance Club
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Tracing Africa & Central Asia: History & Events
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Venture Capital Club
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Baking Club
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Bean to Bar Club
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Bird Club
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Chess Club
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Climbing Club
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Cooking Club
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Dungeons and Dragons Club
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Fitness Club
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Football Club
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Game Theory and Gelato
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Geoguessr Club
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Gimkit Club
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Girlz Gainz
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Golf Club
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Granny Club
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Hawaiian Time
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Magic: the Gathering Club
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Mental and Emotional Health
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Oakland Microbiome
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Pen Pals Club
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Pickling and Fermentation Club
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Ping Pong Club
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Pokémon Club
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Poker Club
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Puzzling & Tea
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Quiz Bowl
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Racquet Masters
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Rhythm Games: Mentality Art & Discussion
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Soccer Club
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Star Wars Club
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Taekwondo Club
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ArtsMag
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Book Club
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Classical Music Club
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Creative Writing and Poetry Club
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Ethics Bowl
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French Club
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Geography Club
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Latin Club
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Linguistics and Languages Club
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Mandarin Club
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Philosophy Club
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Photography Club
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SNL and Comedy Club
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Songwriting Club
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SPIRIT Dance Team
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Toki Pona Club
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Word & Logic Club
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Zine Club
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Architecture Club
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Artificial Intelligence Club
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Computer Science Team
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Consumable Science
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Makers' Club
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Math Club
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Robotics Club
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Science Olympiad
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Space and Rockets Club
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and Women in Medicine.
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Arts
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Acting
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Choral
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Dance
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Drama
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Instrumental Ensemble
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Jazz
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Acting
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Choral
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Dance
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Drama
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Instrumental Ensemble
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Jazz
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Music
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Performing
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Stagecraft
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Drawing
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Photography
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Video Production
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Design
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Basic Info
Application Info
Frequently Ask Questions about The College Preparatory School
Tell me a bit about The College Preparatory School.
The College Preparatory School is Co-ed private day school located in California, US. It was founded 1960 , and currently has about 370 students.
For more official information, please visit http://www.college-prep.org/.
For more official information, please visit http://www.college-prep.org/.
Does The College Preparatory School have rigorous academic requirements?
The College Preparatory School is offering 7 AP courses.
The College Preparatory School also have 86% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
The College Preparatory School also have 86% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Where do The College Preparatory School students typically go for their colleges?
Based on the most recent matriculation data, 12.08% go to top 50 US universities and colleges*, 43.96% go to top 25, and about 8.54% go to Harvard, Yale, Princeton, Stanford and MIT.
*Ranking is based on the 2024 US News College Ranking.
*Ranking is based on the 2024 US News College Ranking.
What is the application requirement for The College Preparatory School?
Similar to most private schools in the US, The College Preparatory School’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
What is the Day Tuition for The College Preparatory School?
The day tuition for The College Preparatory School in 2024 is
$62,760 For international students, there are additional fees, such as student management fee and other fees associated with managing international students.
For more information, please contact school’s admission team at davidl@college-prep.org .
For more information, please contact school’s admission team at davidl@college-prep.org .
Where is The College Preparatory School located?
The College Preparatory School is located in the State of California of USA. The closest major city is Oakland, which is about 5 miles away from school. Most families can choose Metropolitan Oakland International Airport to travel in and out of school.
How popular is The College Preparatory School on the FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, The College Preparatory School is among the most popular schools, within top 176 for all schools on FindingSchool.
Also The College Preparatory School has been favorited by 137 users.
Also The College Preparatory School has been favorited by 137 users.
How do I complete an application for The College Preparatory School?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about The College Preparatory School. Most of them are directly provided by the school.
Also it is highly recommended to visit The College Preparatory School’s official site: http://www.college-prep.org/ or call them at 510-652-0111.
Also it is highly recommended to visit The College Preparatory School’s official site: http://www.college-prep.org/ or call them at 510-652-0111.
Are there additional schools that are located close to The College Preparatory School?
Yes, here are few:
Holy Names High School, Maybeck High School and Park Day School.
The closest major city is Oakland. You can find out more schools near Oakland here.
The closest major city is Oakland. You can find out more schools near Oakland here.
What is the FindingSchool rating for The College Preparatory School?
The overall rating for The College Preparatory School is A+.
The section ratings of The College Preparatory School are:
A+ for Matriculation
A for Academics
B+ for Extracurriculum
A for Community
A- for Students and Parents reviews
The section ratings of The College Preparatory School are:
A+ for Matriculation
A for Academics
B+ for Extracurriculum
A for Community
A- for Students and Parents reviews
Nearby City
Oakland, located on the east side of San Francisco Bay in California, is a vibrant city with a rich cultural heritage. Jack London Square, named after the famed writer, features a statue of London and is a popular waterfront area. Nearby, Old Oakland boasts beautifully restored Victorian architecture and unique boutiques. The Oakland Museum of California offers exhibits on the state's history, nature, and art. Uptown is known for its art deco Fox and Paramount theaters, as well as its lively dining, nightlife, and art galleries, making it a hub for entertainment and creativity.
Population (2022)
404,155
Cost of Living
Higher than average 51%
Nearby Airport
Metropolitan Oakland International Airport
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